Fertilize Your Mind With These 12 Sperm Facts


Sperm are the cells that comes out in semen during ejaculation. You may have heard a bunch of random facts about sperm in your life, but aren't too sure if they were real or not. Well, I'm here to clear up some confusion and answer your questions. Please take the time to check out this list, and hopefully anything you weren't sure of has been cleared up.

1. Sperm Live For A Long Time


Sperm typically live within a woman for five days after having sex.

2. There Are Male And Female Sperm

There is actually both male and female sperm in a man's body. What you might not know is that the female sperm is stronger; therefore, you are more likely to get pregnant from a female sperm.

3. OJ And Sperm?

What do orange juice and sperm have in common? They both contain vitamin C, while semen also includes citric acid, sodium and zinc. For couples looking to getting pregnant, it is believed the male should have plenty of zinc in their diet to help with healthy sperm production.

4. You Can Improve Your Sperm

A typical healthy-lifestyle of eating fruits and vegetables, low stress, lots of exercise and taking daily vitamins will help make sure your sperm is the best it can be.

5. Use It For Your Face

Yes, sperm can be used a great facial cleanser, as it is said to help remove wrinkles and smooth out your skin. The substance is actually made by a Norwegian company and used in a high-end spa in New York, where you can pay $250 for a facial.

6. Sperm Is Sticky For A Reason

Why is sperm sticky? Semen contains an enzyme that makes it clot into a gel substance. Luckily, when sperm is airborne and dries it doesn't remain usable, so there isn't a worry about pregnancy.

7. Men Need To Ejaculate Often

Men need to ejaculate often to maintain healthy sperm circulation. So if you have infrequent sexual behavior, you're putting yourself at risk of your sperm not replenishing effectively.

8. Wireless Technology Hurts Your Sperm

Devices like laptops, Wi-Fi connections and mobile phones have have been linked to decreasing sperm production and quality.

9. Poor Lifestyle Choices Effect Sperm Production

Lifestyle choices such as cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine and/or obesity have been linked to causing poor sperm health.

10. Keep It Loose For Better Circulation

Wearing loose fitting clothing like boxer shorts, looser jeans, etc. help maintain proper sperm temperature. One of the best ways to have healthy sperm is to keep them cool, so keeping you testicles away from the body is key.

11. They're Not The Same Thing

Sperm and semen are not the same thing, despite it being used in the same context. Sperm cells are actually a part of semen, which is what is ejaculated during intercourse.

12. It Can Make It Taste Better

A fructose enriched diet can make semen taste better.
source : diply

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