Top 10 Foods Helps To Grow Sperm Count

 

 

1.    Bananas

Bananas contain bromelain which is an enzyme that controls sex hormones. Bananas also contain Vitamin A, B1 and C. These vitamins promote sperm production and also enable the body in improving its stamina.

2.    Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate contains an active ingredient known as L-arginine HCL. This helps in increasing the semen volume and it also raises sperm count. Eating dark chocolate can help men in having better orgasms.

3.    Garlic

Garlic is rich in allicin that helps in improving blood circulation. This in turn promotes blood circulation in the genitals and strengthens the sperms. Garlic also contains Vitamin B6 and selenium which controls the secretion of sex hormones and reduces sperm damage.

4.    Pomegranates

Pomegranates are rich in an antioxidant that reduces malondialidehyde which is responsible for damaging the sperms. Consuming pomegranates on a regular basis can help the body in killing free radicals and also in improving the potential of the sperms.

5.    Beef

Beef contains zinc which protects the sperms from the influence of free radicals. Zinc also prevents the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. Thus it also promotes libido.

6.    Walnuts

Walnut is rich in arginine which helps in raising semen volume and also promotes sperm production. It is also composed of omega-3 fatty acids that promote blood circulation in the penis. Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and they protect the body from several diseases.

7.    Spinach

Spinach is rich in folic acid that raises sperm count. Folic acid is also responsible for strengthening the sperms as well as increasing their motility.

8.    Fruit Salad

Fruits like strawberries, oranges and cherries contain lots of antioxidants. They prevent sperm damage and also increases sperm count.  Fruits are also rich in folic acid which strengthens the sperms. The antioxidants in the fruits help in killing the free radicals and thus they protect the sperms. Fruits are a rich source of Vitamin C which prevents clumping of the semen. This in turn promotes motility and improves the possibility of fertilization.

9.    Egg

Eggs help in promoting fertility and raising the sperm count. Eggs contain vitamin E which prevents tissue degeneration of the testicles. Eggs are also rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and protect the cells.

10.    Water

Drinking lots of water can help the body in increasing sperm count. It also helps in improving the functioning of the sperms.

If you are concern with low sperm count. Then try these above foods for better sexual life. We are looking for better.

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Frequent Sex in Marriage - Emotional and Physical Benefits

When it comes to frequency of sex, the old adage of "just do it" is backed up by science. More and more studies are showing increased emotional and physical benefits from frequent safe sex.

• Lower mortality rates.
• Reduced risk of prostate cancer.
• Improves posture.
• Boosts self esteem.
• Makes a person feel younger.
• Firms tummy and buttocks.
• Keeps spouses connected emotionally.
• Offers pain-relief.
• Gives people a positive attitude on life.
• Reduced risk of heart disease.
• Makes a person more calm.
• Improves fitness level.
• Makes a person less irritable.
• Reduced depression.
• Improved sense of smell.
• Has a therapeutic effect on immune system.
• Better bladder control.
• Relieves menstrual cramps.
• Helps people sleep better.
• Improves digestion.
• Healthier teeth.
• Helps folks remember more.
• Produces chemicals in the brain to stimulate the growth of new dendrites.
• Lowers the level of cortisol, a hormone that can trigger fatigue and cravings.
• Lowers feelings of insecurity.
• Increases level of commitment.
• Less-frequent colds and flu.
• It can help people achieve weight loss since about 200 calories are burned during 30 minutes of active sex.
• Studies are also showing that it is a myth that abstinence can sharpen a person's competitive edge.

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How to Sex during pregnancy

This article is originally written by Prof. Dr. Rajan Bhonsle. This is one of the most common questions posed by couples expecting their first child. Their lack of knowledge regarding the correct method, timing and frequency cause varied misconceptions and at times, a total withdrawal from sex. This often backfires, as the woman, owing to her psychological state and emotional needs, fails to understand the behavioral changes in her partner. Here's what to expect.

Emotions on high

During pregnancy, a woman's mental make-up undergoes a dramatic change. She becomes emotional and sometimes oversensitive. The way her needs are acknowledged (or dismissed) affects her mental state and thereby the fetus as well. If she feels that her husband is not adequately responsive, she may get irritable, and suffer from insomnia,loss of appetite or over-stimulated hunger.

Most men are unaware that their behavior often causes these emotional upheavals. Many take the easy way out and take their wife to the doctor, without realizing that she simply needs her husband to understand her moods, feelings and anxieties.

Discrepancy in sex drives

The changes taking place in the mother-to-be are part of her biological make-up. Hormonal and chemical changes prepare her for conception, pregnancy and childbearing. The awareness that she is pregnant creates new aspirations and sexual relations go down the priority ladder. There is, however, no such biological change in the man. He needs to make himself aware of the physical and emotional demands of fatherhood, but continues to feel the urge for intercourse. In such a situation, it is essential that he does not force this one-sided need on his pregnant wife.

For intercourse

Though a woman may not have strong sexual urges, she does need warm and gentle physical contact and caressing. In the process, if she is aroused and willing, they can have intercourse too. However...

• Avoid the missionary (man-superior) position. Woman on top position is advisable, or they both could be in a sitting position, so that there is no pressure on her abdomen and that movement is gentle.
• The 'spoon position' is also recommended. The position is when the couple lie on their sides, their legs bent upwards, both facing in the same direction, with the man behind the woman. It is called the 'spoon' position because it is like two spoons, one nestling inside the other. This is a very 'gentle' position as neither partner is putting any weight on the other, and it is particularly good for making love to a pregnant woman.

Watch out for

• If, during missionary position, the man is on the top, his weight bears down on the woman, and without his realization, the movements can become rough. This, in turn, can disturb the fetus.
• Intercourse should be avoided from the sixth to the twelfth week of the pregnancy, as it can cause miscarriage. Sexual abstinence is recommended during the last two months of pregnancy as well. At this time, if one indulges in sexual intercourse, there is risk of the essential amniotic fluid leaking out, causing complications.
• During the fourth to seventh month of pregnancy, intercourse is allowed unless you are otherwise advised for medical reasons.
• Sexual acts such as oral and anal sex should be avoided.

Word of caution

During pregnancy, a woman does not retain her shapely figure. It is possible that the man may be sexually drawn to other women. In fact, men are often tempted to indulge in extra-marital affairs during this time. A woman's needs during pregnancy undergo a major transition. It's certainly not right, if the husband, instead of understanding this change, enters a relationship outside marriage.

This can be dealt with if the man is equally involved with the pregnancy. In fact, the couple can create deeper bonds during this period. Being present during sonograph sessions, choosing the baby's name, his/her new clothes, etc can help men grow in their new role.

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How to Get Pregnant

How Pregnancy Happens

 

How Pregnancy Happens at a Glance

• Pregnancy begins when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus.
• Getting pregnant can happen in different ways.
• Understanding your fertility pattern can help with avoiding pregnancy as well as getting pregnant.

Understanding how pregnancy happens is important. If you want to avoid pregnancy, it helps to know when a woman is most likely to get pregnant, and when she is not. If you are trying to become pregnant, it is important to know when getting pregnant is most likely and the different ways it can happen.
Whether you are trying to avoid pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or are just curious, you may have lots of questions. Here are some answers about how pregnancy happens.

When Does Pregnancy Begin?

In order for a woman to become pregnant, she must release an egg from her ovary — ovulation. Next, the egg and sperm must meet and form a single cell — fertilization. Then pregnancy begins when and if the fertilized egg attaches to a woman’s uterus and begins to grow — implantation.
MENSTRUATION
During the first two weeks of a woman’s menstrual cycle she has her period. This usually lasts 3–7 days. After that, hormones make eggs mature in her ovaries, and the lining of her uterus thickens.
OVULATIONOvulation happens about two weeks before a woman’s next period would take place. The egg enters a fallopian tube and starts moving toward the uterus.
FERTILIZATION
After vaginal intercourse or alternative insemination, several hundred sperm travel up through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes. An egg may be in one of the tubes. One sperm may fertilize the egg. The millions of other sperm seep out of the vagina or are absorbed by the woman’s body.

Boy or a Girl? Millions of sperm are released when a man ejaculates. About half of them have a gene that could produce a boy. The other half have one that could produce a girl.

The joining of egg and sperm is called fertilization. It is most likely to occur from sexual intercourse that happens during the five days before the egg is released or on the day of ovulation.
IMPLANTATION
The fertilized egg moves down the fallopian tube and divides into more and more cells, forming a ball. The ball of cells reaches the uterus about 3–4 days after fertilization.
The ball floats in the uterus for another 2–3 days.
Pregnancy begins if the ball of cells attaches to the lining of the uterus. This is called implantation. It usually starts about six days after fertilization and takes about 3–4 days to be complete. The embryo will develop from cells on the inside of the ball. The placenta will develop from the cells on the outside of the ball.

Twins It is possible for the developing ball of cells to split up until about the end of week four. If it splits into two, for example, identical twins can develop. It is also possible for two eggs to be released at ovulation. Fraternal — not identical — twins can develop if both eggs get fertilized by sperm and implant in the uterus.

Up to half of all fertilized eggs never implant. They pass out of women’s bodies during menstruation.

Gestational Age Pregnancy is measured using “gestational age.” Gestational age starts on the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP). Gestational age can be confusing. Most people think of pregnancy as lasting nine months. And it’s true that a woman is pregnant for about nine months. But because pregnancy is measured from a woman’s last menstrual period — about 3–4 weeks before she is actually pregnant — a full-term pregnancy usually totals about 40 weeks LMP — roughly 10 months. Many women do not remember the exact date of their last menstrual period — that’s OK. The surest way to tell gestational age early in pregnancy is with ultrasound.

How Do Women Get Pregnant?

Women can get pregnant in a variety of ways.
One common way is through unprotected vaginal intercourse, during which a man ejaculates sperm into the vagina. The sperm can then travel up through the cervix, into the uterus, and, if an egg is present, the sperm may fertilize it.
It is also possible — but less likely — for women to become pregnant through any kind of sex play in which semen, or ejaculate, comes in contact with the vulva. The sperm can travel through the moisture on the vulva into the vagina.
Another way for a woman to get pregnant is through alternative insemination. During alternative insemination, sperm are inserted into a woman’s vagina or uterus using a syringe or other device. The sperm may come from a woman’s male partner, or from a donor.  When a sperm donor is used, the procedure is sometimes called donor insemination.  Alternative insemination is an option for single women, women who have women partners, or for couples who are dealing with infertility.
A woman who is dealing with infertility may also get pregnant through other fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization. To do this, a woman’s eggs are taken out of her body and combined with sperm. Then, one or more of the fertilized eggs are implanted back into the uterus.

When Is Getting Pregnant Most Likely?

A woman's fertile days depend on the life span of the egg and the sperm. Her egg only lives for about a day after ovulation. Sperm can live inside her body for about six days. The egg and sperm are most likely to join when intercourse happens during the five days before the egg is released or on the day of ovulation. It is also possible for a day or two after ovulation — even though it's less likely to happen then.

 

How Can I Avoid Pregnancy?

 Using birth control consistently and correctly is the best way a sexually active woman can avoid pregnancy.  There are many safe, effective birth control options.

 

How Can I Plan a Pregnancy?

Knowing when your fertile days will happen can help you plan your pregnancy. The key is to figure out when you will ovulate. This will let you figure out the other fertile days that come before you ovulate. Then you can track your fertility pattern — the days of the month when you are fertile and the days of the month when you are not. You must do this carefully. Women don't all have the same fertility pattern. And some women have different patterns from one month to the next.
One way is to chart your menstrual cycle. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but many women have cycles that are shorter or longer, and some women have irregular cycles. If you have an irregular cycle, it can be hard to predict ovulation.
You can also determine your fertile days by tracking your temperature, charting the consistency of your cervical mucus, using beads to keep track of your cycle, or using a combination of these methods to predict ovulation.

Ovulation Predictors Test kits that attempt to predict ovulation are available for home use. They may be useful for planning pregnancies. But they are not reliable for preventing pregnancy.

Learning about your fertility pattern is just one step in choosing to become pregnant. There are many other issues to think about when considering pregnancy — including your emotional and financial readiness, and your health. One way to have the best pregnancy you can have is by planning for it ahead of time.

 

 

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