Poor Sperm Quality in the Headlines: What Aussie Men Need to Know

By Saara Jamieson – Founder, Cool Beans Underwear

A recent article in the Courier Mail sparked national attention with a sobering warning: more Australian men are showing signs of poor sperm quality, and it’s often tied to preventable lifestyle habits. If you're trying to start a family—or even just want to future-proof your fertility—there are changes you can make that go way beyond supplements and doctor visits.

Fertility expert Dr Andy Stamatiou, from City Fertility Brisbane, was quoted in the article saying that Australian men "don’t have the best sperm in the world." That’s not just bad news for your chances of conception—it can also be an early warning sign of broader health concerns.

“Sperm quality, or lack thereof, can provide an indication of overall health,” Dr Stamatiou explains. “Increased obesity, smoking, excessive drinking, stress, poor blood sugar control, and lack of physical activity all play a role.”

Sperm Health: More Common Than You Think

Male fertility issues are a factor in about 50% of infertility cases in couples. That’s right—half. Yet it’s still something we don’t talk about enough.

From tight undies and overheating to diet and sleep, daily habits have a direct impact on sperm production, motility, and morphology.

How to Boost Sperm Health Naturally

Here’s what you can start doing today:

✅ Eat a whole-food diet with antioxidants, zinc, selenium, and omega-3s
✅ Cut back on alcohol and avoid recreational drugs
✅ Stay active—just 30 minutes of exercise a day can help regulate testosterone
✅ Quit smoking—it’s been proven to damage sperm DNA (ASRM, 2020)
✅ Avoid heat exposure—keep testicles cool with better fabric choices and less sitting

It’s Bigger Than You Think

Sperm quality isn’t just about conception—it’s about long-term health, too. Poor sperm health is associated with increased risks of miscarriage and developmental conditions in children. Your lifestyle today plays a direct role in your future family.

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Read the Full Article

This blog was inspired by a report featured in the Courier Mail. You can view the original article here: Courier Mail – Australian Men Warned on Sperm Quality

References

• Jung, A., & Schuppe, H. C. (2007). Influence of genital heat stress on semen quality in humans. Andrologia, 39(6), 203–215. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17673487/
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (2020). Smoking and male fertility. https://www.asrm.org/