Bicycles, Sperm, Coffee and Winter Time

Posted by Joanna Karpasea-Jones Feb 16, 2009

Did you know that if you sit on a bicycle for more than 30 minutes, it heats up your testicles and can lower your sperm count? Sperm can only survive in colder temperatures and they don't like it warm. There are a whole host of other interesting facts relating to male fertility which may maximize your chances of becoming a dad, like:

Coffee - this is a stimulant and in women, too much of it can cause miscarriage. However, men needn't worry about their coffee breaks at work. You'd have to drink a very high amount for it to affect your sperm.

Fighting The Flab - it's not just your wife or girlfriend who needs to keep fit prior to getting pregnant. Men who are obese sometimes have fertility problems, so if you have put on a few pounds, start a new exercise regime. A healthy diet is important and folic acid supplements have proven useful for men in improving their sperm quality.

Your Biological Clock Is Ticking - While it is true that a man could father a baby at the age of 80, many men don't realise that as they age, their fertility can also decrease, their sperm decreases in quality and they have a higher risk of fathering a baby with genetic disabilities or birth abnormalities. Don't wait too long! Apart from anything else, you don't want to be kicking a ball around the yard with a zimmer frame.

Make Love In The Mornings! Research has shown that you have more sperm in the morning than at other times, and it will add a dash of romance to your relationship.

Snuggle Up This Winter - You have more sperm in winter times, possibly because it's cold and sperm like it cold. It's the perfect excuse to cuddle up with your partner, but don't drink too much wine!