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Can men's abstinence improve sperm quality?

Asked by:Camryn

Asked on:Apr 10, 2026 06:08 AM

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  • Angelica Angelica

    Apr 10, 2026

      sperm When it is generated in the testis, its morphological structure and chromatin are basically mature, but it does not yet have the ability to move, recognize, etc.; Then the sperm will enter the epididymis. Before reaching the tail of the epididymis, about half of the sperm will age, decompose, and then be absorbed. Even if the sperm finally reaches the best place for storage and maturation, its vitality is limited. like male If there is no sexual intercourse for a long time, the sperm will lose its vitality and eventually disintegrate in the vas deferens, and the proportion of aging sperm will continue to expand. Therefore, if a man abstains from sex for a long time, the semen ejaculated in the first few times will contain more aged sperm, making it difficult for his wife to get pregnant. Even if she can get pregnant, low-quality sperm can easily cause pregnancy. fetus Mental retardation, deformity, or miscarriage. It can be seen that abstinence cannot improve the quality of sperm. If you want to achieve the purpose of eugenics and breeding through abstinence, it is obviously not feasible.

      *How to improve sperm quality? *

      1. Abandon cigarettes immediately.

      Men who smoke more than one pack a day always have weaker sperm motility than those of non-smokers. But after quitting smoking, you should be especially careful not to be anxious, because that will cause testosterone to drop, resulting in fewer sperm.

      2. Get up to urinate at night.

      This is a good habit because it benefits sperm production.

      3. Eat more foods containing vitamin E and trace elements.

      Fruits and vegetables containing vitamin E and various trace elements can resist sperm-damaging germs. Therefore, you should eat more foods containing vitamin E and trace elements. Adding 600 mg of vitamin E daily can improve sperm motility.

      4. Wear loose cotton underwear.

      Wide cotton underwear is better than "Y" shaped nylon underwear, which can protect the scrotum from interference and facilitate sperm production. Hot baths should be avoided. Don't sit and drive for more than 3 hours a day, because the testicles stay close to the body for too long, which will increase the temperature and affect sperm production.

      5. Ask a doctor for regular check-ups.

      If you accidentally get it sexually transmitted diseases , will inevitably have an adverse effect on the number of sperm. If you find any abnormalities in your genitals, ask a doctor for regular check-ups.

      6. Running should be moderate and not too intense.

      Intense running will reduce sperm motility, so running should be moderate and not too intense.

      7. Maintain a happy mood.

      There are hundreds of ways to feel nervous and angry disease The root causes also include weakening sperm, so always maintain a happy mood.

      8. You should not abstain from sex for a long time.

      If the genitals are frequently congested, the temperature of the scrotum will rise, resulting in reduced sperm motility. Therefore, long-term abstinence from sex should not be used.

      9. Don’t use drugs indiscriminately.

      Medications used to treat depression, malaria and certain types of acne can affect sperm production. Therefore, when it is necessary to use those drugs, you should seek the advice of your doctor beforehand.

      10. Don’t take too long a break.

      Find something light or heavy to do. Don't be lazy, but don't do too much physical work either. Rest and physical exertion should be moderate.

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