How to Increase Sperm Count

There can be a number of reasons why getting your partner pregnant can be difficult and one of them is having low sperm count. So how can men increase sperm count and fertility? This article looks at some natural tips and suggestions that will help increase sperm production and help you to become a parent that much faster.

Diet:
There are plenty of foods that have been shown to help sperm production. Mostly you want to have a diet high in zinc, and vitamin E. Because of Vitamin E's anti-oxident effect, it's believed that it helps the amount of live sperm, as well as more fertile and stronger.

There is actually a lot of zinc contained in semen, and when a man ejaculates he loses quite a bit. Zinc is an essential nutrient in sperm production, so it's important to replace the missing zinc as much as possible.

For vitamin E try eating these foods: Avocados, eggs, peanuts, sweet potatoes, apples and corn oil

For Zinc: Oysters, shellfish, wheat bran, pine nuts, pecan nuts, eggs, cashew nuts, fish, and liver.

In addition, Raw sunflower seeds have also shown to increase a male's sperm count. It's recommended that a man trying to conceive eat 1/4 cup of raw sunflower seeds every day while trying to conceive.

Testicular Overheating:
Another common problem is where the temperature of the testicles is raised too high. This can kill live sperm and lessen the amount that is present during ejaculation. Wearing loose fitting underwear, such as boxers, and avoiding higher heat in the groin area is a good idea. Laptop usage, for example, can raise the temperature greatly.

If you can't avoid working in a hot environment or being exposed to a lot of heat, try having a tepid bath for half an hour every night. This will help lower the temperature and increase sperm production.

Make Love In The Morning or Early Afternoon And Less Often:
It has been shown that sperm count is highest in the morning as your body as recently recharged itself and isn't using as much energy elsewhere.

In the same vane, try and limit yourself to 2-3 day gaps before having sex. The less a man ejaculates the more time sperm can be produced so that there is more upon ejaculating.

Avoid Alcohol, Caffeine and Smoking:
All of these have an affect on sperm production. Smoking and caffeine constrict blood vessels lessening the amount that is received by the testicles, which slows down sperm production. Alcohol affects the liver, which increases estrogen.