These swimmers are sure to sink. Human sperm can get lost in space, new research shows. Scientists put sperm to the test to determine whether a child could be conceived in space, using a tiny plastic “obstacle course.” The findings, published in the journal Communications Biology, showed that the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively … Read more
Spring training might be over, but your sperm is just getting warmed up. While preparing for conception has historically been considered a woman’s burden, evolving research shows that infertility is the result of men’s biology roughly half the time. A new startup aimed at “sperm optimization” wants to help men harness their virility with a … Read more
Maybe every summer is the summer of 69. New research reports that summer is the best season for swimming — and not just in the pool. Turns out that sperm motility may actually be higher at certain times of the year than others, a finding that could lead to changes in guidance for couples trying … Read more
A sperm donor whose samples helped conceive nearly 200 children across Europe unknowingly carried a cancer-causing genetic mutation — a hidden risk now tied to multiple childhood illnesses and early deaths. An investigation led by the BBC and many other public service broadcasters revealed that the donations were made to Denmark’s European Sperm Bank (ESB). Those donations … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. While famously old pops like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino may defy the odds, strong swimmers aren’t guaranteed at every age. A new study on sperm health published in … Read more
While whiskey, real estate portfolios and emotional intelligence tend to improve with age, sperm does not. New research suggests that your spunk does indeed sour with time — at least in terms of how harmful, age-related mutations can affect your offspring. Publishing in the journal Nature, researchers in the UK tracked the sperm samples of … Read more
Your cough and runny nose may have only lasted a few days — but COVID’s hidden effects on your little swimmers may impact your unborn children for years to come. Research published earlier this year linked COVID-19 infections to poor sperm quality, including lower sperm count, motility and percentage of “grade A sperms.” But a … Read more
A drug once known for zapping zits might now help men who’ve been shooting blanks. In a small study, the medication jumpstarted sperm production in severely infertile patients, opening a new door to biological fatherhood. “For some men, many of whom have no options for treatment, this could be a game changer,” said Dr. Stephanie … Read more
Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new era of contraception. The drug, YCT-529, is currently enrolled in a larger clinical trial, with experts hoping it’ll be ready … Read more
Could high-tech goggles be the key to spotting secret swimmers? A couple is expecting their first child after nearly 20 years of trying, thanks to artificial intelligence that found “hidden” sperm in a man who was once thought to be shooting blanks. The futuristic treatment, currently only available in New York, could offer fresh hope … Read more
When we hear the term “biological clock,” we think of a woman in her late 30s, racing to get pregnant before that timer goes off. But experts say the idea that women are the only ones who “age out” of childbirth is, in many ways, a convenient fallacy — and men should educate themselves if … Read more
One man is taking “be fruitful and multiply” to a whole new level. Rob Albon has devoted his life to supporting a controversial effort by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk. Albon, who lives in a modest home in England, has nowhere near the wealth or name-recognition of the tech billionaire, but he has thoroughly … Read more
This time, it’s good to finish fast. Move over Belmont Stakes. An enterprising startup has announced the launch of the world’s first sperm race, in which samples will go head-to-head in Los Angeles to raise awareness about declining male fertility. This unusual contest was organized by Sperm Racing, a group of young moguls and millionaires … Read more
What a “jerk.” A German reality TV star who dated the world’s most famous sperm donor Kyle Gordy has called the relationship a “nightmare,” citing his rudeness and refusal to stop knocking up other women. “He’s a good guy, but he lacks relationship experience,” Annika Phillips, 39, said of her failed fling with the human … Read more
That’s brotherly love. Adam Zayden, 25, loved his sister Jade, 29 so much that he gave her the gift of their own family — by donating his sperm to his sister-in-law. The prospects of a donor daddy were slim for Jade and her wife Eefje, 30, who had been trying to get pregnant since 2018. … Read more
Ain’t it heavy. Musician Melissa Etheridge has revealed the real reason why Brat Pitt wasn’t the sperm donor for her kids. “He was a friend of mine a long time ago. People would say, who is Brad Pitt to you? And I’d say, ‘Well, he’s the father of my children’ or something. I would joke … Read more
The skincare craze is coming to a head. Semen seems to be the bone of contention that broke up a self-care tastemaker’s wet and wild romance. “I started using my boyfriend’s sperm daily in the morning, storing it in ice cube trays to facilitate use,” Brazilian skinfluencer Malelly, 27, told NeedToKnowOnline of her avant-garde abolitions. … Read more
David Crosby was a sperm donor to more than just Melissa Etheridge. Etheridge, 63, revealed in a new interview that the late musician — who is the biological father of two of her kids — has even more children from donating his sperm to other couples. “We’re still finding kids from David Crosby out in … Read more
Don’t count men out just yet. New research is challenging recent reports that sperm count in men is on the decline globally. In a study published in the journal Human Reproduction on June 5, researchers at the University of Manchester, Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada and Cryos International, a sperm bank based in Denmark, collected … Read more
A woman had her late husband’s “miracle” baby — 15 months after he died in a tragic accident. Australian model Ellidy Pullin, 31, was with her partner Alex “Chumpy” for nearly a decade before the Olympic snowboarder drowned while spearfishing at the age of 32. Alex died in a tragic accident before the couple had … Read more