While us women have entire chat rooms with thousands of posts dedicated to our fertility, you rarely find a man talking about his sperm. But guess what? You need healthy sperm to make a healthy baby! So, if you have a male partner with whom you are TTCing - here are some sweet nothings to whisper into his ear tonight. 

+ Heat affects sperm: As in, no more hot-tubs, no more sitting around for long periods of time with his labtop on his lap. 

+ Abstinence affects sperm: Your man should try to ejaculate at least once every few days, or more optimally every other day (especially during your fertile window.) 

+ Weight affects sperm: Obesity has been clearly linked to impaired sperm production. Overweight men interested in optimizing fertility should attempt to attain an ideal body weight. Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C are found in most multi-vitamins. They have been found to result in a slight increase in both sperm count and movement. Fruits and vegetables also provide a natural source of antioxidants and should be part of a balanced and healthy diet.

+Smoking affects sperm: Men who are trying to conceive should consider stopping smoking immediately. Also, recreational drugs, including anabolic steroids and marijuana, are associated with impaired sperm function. According to the ASRM, they too should not be used during this time. 

And please remember, any changes in your man’s lifestyle will take almost three months to show an improvement in sperm.

All these facts and more can be found right here: ASRM