The Sperm-Maxxing Bros Are Actually Onto Something
A growing trend known as 'sperm-maxxing' has men taking supplements and adopting lifestyle changes to improve fertility. While some methods lack scientific backing, experts note that the increased focus on male reproductive health is a positive development for fertility outcomes.
Why it matters
Shifting the focus of fertility responsibility to include men is a significant change in reproductive health discourse.
Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Supplements are “like a religion” for Pachi Paris, a 29-year-old from Miami who works in finance. So when he and his wife started trying to conceive last year, it felt only natural that he started taking pills meant to boost his fertility , to the tune of $250 per month.
The article balances the trend's questionable health claims with expert medical perspectives.
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