The rise of 'spermmaxxing': How declining sperm counts are fueling fertility anxiety and dubious online advice
By
Madeleine Aggeler
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Summary
The article discusses the emerging trend of "spermmaxxing," where men adopt various practices to improve sperm quality and quantity amid declining global sperm counts. It covers both evidence-based approaches (better sleep, nutrition) and dubious methods (raw garlic, ice water testicle dips), while examining the underlying anxiety, misinformation, and internet culture driving this phenomenon.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSpermmaxxing is a way of increasing the quality and quantity of one's sperm.
The approaches range from the sensible (get more sleep, eat nutritious foods) to the more dubious (eat raw garlic, dip your testicles in ice water).
Sperm counts have fallen sharply in recent decades, fueling anxiety, misinformation and a flood of fertility advice
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