PFAS, Obesity, and why your dick is so small

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In the last fifty years, the average male’s sperm count has dropped by 62 percent and testosterone rates are down over 30 percent. We know what’s causing the drop, but very few leaders seem interested in talking about it. So let’s talk about it.

Last month, researchers conducted the largest study on male fertility in history, analyzing data from every region on Earth across the last 50 years. They found that the average male now has 49 million sperm per ml. In 1970, the average man had 104 million sperm per ml. The team also discovered that the rate of sperm decline fell rapidly starting around the year 2000. From 1970 to 1999, sperm rates dropped by 1.1 percent annually. From 2000 to 2018, they dropped 2.6 percent annually. Within 3 years, the average male is on pace to be in the ‘fertility danger zone’ with sperm counts below 45 million per ml. I talked to the co-author of the study, Dr. Hagai Levine, who told me below 45 million, each drop of five million vastly increases odds of infertility.

So what’s caused sperm counts to be cut in half in 50 years? There are two main causes according to the research: Lifestyle choices and exposure to harmful chemicals. When it comes to lifestyle, we know without a doubt that certain things inhibit testosterone production and crush your sperm count. Obesity is the number one factor here. Since 1970, obesity rates have tripled in most developed countries, causing Testosterone rates to fall. The good news: losing weight typically raises your sperm count. One Danish study had a group of obese men partake in a strict diet — those who lost over thirty pounds saw a 41 percent increase in sperm count in just eight weeks.

Scientists say that the following things also contribute to falling testosterone and sperm counts:

-Increased anxiety
-Consumption of processed foods
-Pornography addiction
-Alcohol and drug use
-Poor sleep quality

We also know that forever chemicals are having a detrimental impact on our fertility. Forever chemicals (or PFAS) are used in clothes, plastics, cooking utensils, etc. and make their way into our bodies over time - where they’re incredibly difficult to break down. Numerous studies have shown a direct correlation between exposure to these chemicals and decreased sperm counts and increased rates of testicular deformities. These chemicals disrupt our endocrine system and create a litany of dangerous side effects... But they're still used. Exposure to forever chemicals can also impact penis size. One Italian study found that men born in regions with higher levels of the chemicals in their water and environment had 12.5% smaller penises than those with lower levels. According to scientists, some good ways to limit exposure to forever chemicals are:

-Avoiding plastic Tupperware and non-stick pans
-Drinking out of glass or metal water bottles
-Investing in a water filter at home
-Avoiding certain deodorants, shampoos, and household cleaners

We also know simple ways to increase testosterone production and raise sperm counts:

-Minimize stress and cortisol levels
-High protein diet low in processed foods
-Exposure to sunlight
-Vitamins and supplements
-Regular exercise/weight lifting

It also seems reasonable to pass laws regulating chemicals that are, you know, making humans infertile. As Dr. Levine puts it, if we have laws that ban companies from putting poison in food, why don’t we have laws banning chemicals that stunt human reproduction?

Note for retards: Yes, this is from a right wing source, but you can find similar information at NPR, NYT, Vox, Washington Post, NBC, and others.

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