Paint Can Alter Sperm Quality

Recent studies prove that the active chemical in water-based paints – Glycol ether – can affect men’s fertility. Men who are decorators and painters are said to have poor sperm quality. When there is an exposure to Glycol ether, men have 2.5 higher risk of getting a low motile sperm count.

Generally, sperm motility plays a very essential role in the fertility of men, not to mention the concentration of motile sperm in every ejaculation. This somehow contributes to the conception. Good, if there will be a baby, too bad if it means trying again and again. Not only that, the chemical also has an effect on the size, shape, and DNA qualities of the sperm.

Aside from Glycol ether, there are also other factors that can decrease sperm motility. Men who previously had testicle surgery, and those who do more manual labor are prone to decrease sperm quality.

However, wearing boxer shorts and drinking alcohol regularly can result in good sperm. Finally, it is an advantage to those who are fans of the liquor. Who would’ve thought that there is a bright side on getting wasted on Friday nights? But there is also a list of downsides in drinking, so it is safe to follow the golden rule, “Drink Moderately.”

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