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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

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It is not so difficult to increase the amount of sperm, the main thing is that the man has the desire to do it. It is important to avoid overheating the testicles, representatives of the stronger sex are taught this in childhood.
You should not wear tight trousers and jeans, loose cotton panties and swimming trunks. It is advisable to sleep without underwear, in this case it will be possible to provide more acceptable conditions for the testicles. And finally, it is necessary to avoid hot baths and visits to the sauna.
It is recommended to wear a scrotum support during sports activities. Many men know that a blow to the groin area is very painful. In addition, this negative impact can kill sperm.
It is recommended to massage the body with herbs. Such interaction, as well as regular exercise, will improve blood flow. This in turn contributes to the production of higher quality sperm.
It is necessary to reduce the stress level. After all, it negatively affects the sexual functions of the body. It significantly reduces sperm production. If a man's working day is 12 hours, then he needs to be given a lot of time to rest. In addition, during work, it is worth thinking about relaxation techniques so that the man remains calm. Regular yoga or meditation will help get rid of stress. It is worth understanding that stress hormones block the production of testosterone. At a certain threshold of stress, the body is able to completely stop producing sperm. You need to constantly get enough sleep and not overwork yourself.
It is advisable to give up smoking and drinking alcohol. Tobacco reduces sperm, they become less mobile and deformed. To increase the amount of sperm, it is necessary to limit not only smoking, but also the intake of various substances. Alcohol has a negative effect on liver function and this leads to a sharp increase in estrogen production. Testosterone directly affects sperm production, or rather its quality and quantity. Therefore, the effect on the liver is negative.
Less frequent ejaculations allow for a significant increase in sperm count. The body is capable of producing millions of sperm per day. But if ejaculations are frequent, their number decreases.
Proper nutrition also affects the amount of sperm. Therefore, you need to follow a special diet, which includes little fat, lots of vegetables, proteins and whole grain bread. It is advisable to eat a lot of meat, fish, fruits and eggs. Peanuts, nuts and seeds have a beneficial effect on sperm and increase their number.
Following all the above rules can improve the situation. In this case, the sperm will become more "quality" and its quantity will increase significantly.
Low sperm count
What to do if there is little sperm? A lack of sperm is called oligospermia. Moreover, this phenomenon is one of the most common. In this case, one milliliter of sperm contains less than 20 million sperm.
Moreover, all of them are characterized by low mobility and have an irregular shape. In this case, it is necessary to take tests. Low mobility is affected by a whole range of factors. These are toxic substances, taking certain medications, and radiation. But various diseases and physical injuries can also affect this.
The microclimate of the scrotum also affects sperm formation. This process requires a special temperature, which should not exceed 33.6 degrees. This is why the testicles are located on the outside. Fever or extreme heat can affect the number of spermatozoa, as well as their mobility.
True, there are also unknown reasons for infertility. Sometimes it is affected by a common physical deviation called varicocele. It is a plexus of thick and long veins in the scrotum. This phenomenon often occurs on the left side and slightly gives off a dull pain. Varicocele rings entangle the scrotum, facilitating the outflow of blood from the testicles. This is why sperm may not be released in sufficient quantities.
Lack of sperm
Often men have such a question: what to do if there is no sperm, or sperm is absent at all. In another way, this symptom is called anejaculation or complete absence of ejaculation. This is a form of sexual disorder, which is characterized by delayed ejaculation. When the latter factor manifests itself over a long period of time and does not occur, sexual intercourse ends.
There can be quite a few reasons for sperm retention. For example, these are various disorders in the vas deferens. This occurs due to damage to the nervous system and endocrine disorders. In addition, this can be affected by a common inflammatory process.
Neoplasms, abnormalities in the development of ducts can lead to a complete absence of sperm. This phenomenon also occurs due to weak intensity of sexual stimulation. Similar problems arise due to the use of certain medications and alcohol abuse. In any case, these causes must be eliminated. After all, absent sperm can later lead to problems with conception.
How to increase sperm volume?
Most men are interested in the question of how to increase sperm volume. Well, in fact, it is not that difficult.
The first thing you need to do is change your own habits. The fact is that smoking and alcohol have a negative effect on the quality and quantity of sperm. Therefore, it is advisable to get rid of negative habits. After all, they can cause problems with fertilization in the future.
It is necessary to eliminate stress and rest more. Negative emotions negatively affect the amount of ejaculate. It has been proven that rare ejaculations can increase the amount of sperm. After all, the more often a person has sex, the less sperm is released.
You should use medications with caution. They can negatively affect sperm. You need to eat right and include daily exercise.
If following all the above rules does not help in any way, you will have to seek help from a specialist. After all, sperm released in small quantities may indicate the presence of a serious problem.