Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility

Posted by Neill Abayon

Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Daily sex (or ejaculating daily) for seven days improves men's sperm quality by reducing the amount of DNA damage, according to an Australian study presented today (Tuesday) to the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam.

Until now there has been no evidence-based consensus amongst fertility specialists as to whether or not men should refrain from sex for a few days before attempting to conceive with their partner, either spontaneously or via assisted reproduction.

Dr David Greening, an obstetrician and gynaecologist with sub specialist training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Sydney IVF, Wollongong, Australia, said: "All that we knew was that intercourse on the day of ovulation offered the highest chance of pregnancy, but we did not know what was the best advice for the period leading up to ovulation or egg retrieval for IVF.

"I thought that frequent ejaculation might be a physiological mechanism to improve sperm DNA damage, while maintaining semen levels within the normal, fertile range."

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Safe Sex Always

Posted by Neill Abayon

10 Questions To Ask Your New Partner Before Having Sex

You may find it difficult to talk about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) while you are just getting to know someone intimately. Nevertheless, you should ask the following questions before you have sex to reduce your risk of getting infected. Consider printing the list and keeping it in your wallet or pocketbook.

1. Are you having sex with anyone else?

2. How many sexual partners have you had?

3. Have you ever had an STD?

4. Have you ever had a sexual partner who had HIV or another STD?

5. How long has it been since you've been tested for HIV and other STDs?

6. How many sexual partners have you had since then?

7. Have you ever had genital ulcers or warts?

8. Do you have any STD symptoms — ulcers, warts, vaginal or penile discharge?

9. Do you know how to tell if you are infected with an STD?

10. Do you prefer getting tested for HIV and other STDs, and then having a monogamous relationship, or using condoms each time we have sex?