Dear Men, your sperm counts are plummeting

Male fertility is often overlooked in conversations about conception, yet research shows that sperm health is declining worldwide. In fact, sperm counts have dropped by more than half in the past 50 years. The good news is that many of the factors that affect sperm quality are within your control. Small, consistent changes can have a significant impact on sperm count, motility, and overall reproductive health.

Here are some of the biggest everyday influences on male fertility, and the science behind them.