20/01/2026
It takes 3 months for s***m regeneration. In this 90 day cycle, s***m can be damaged by lifestyle and environmental factors. Male fertility is equally important as females during the preconception period as this is when foundations are formed for your future child’s health
This list can be overwhelming but education is important and MINIMISING exposures to certain modern day toxins is key! Elimination is near impossible.
- Phthalates: A group of chemicals found in personal care products (e.g. deodorant), fragrances, household cleaners.
- Plastics and BPA: water bottles, food storage containers, receipt paper (don’t take the receipt if you do not need it)
- Pesticides: Water, food, try organic or refer to the clean 15 and dirty 12 lists if you are on a budget! It is impossible to eliminate everything so try to make healthier choices.
- Heavy metals: Tap water (look into a filter), canned foods, deodorant
- Non-Stick pans: Cooking pans etc. If you need some low tox sustainable cookware reco’s send me a DM!
- Heat exposure: Tell your significant other to remove their phone from their front pocket and keep their laptop off their lap
- Alcohol, recreational drugs, smoking and excess caffeine: These can all damage s***m DNA and can decrease s***m count. They are also detrimental to the microbiome.
If this is new to you and a bit overwhelming, don’t panic! Our bodies are great at detoxing. During the preconception period, you have a unique opportunity to lay the best foundations for the health of your future child by properly preparing your s***m quality.
Swipe across to see the s***m decline over the last few decades. Do you think vegetable oils, glyphosate and plastics have played a role?
