Viral load. As health officials continue to monitor the rare and deadly Andes strain of hantavirus that spread across the MV Hondius cruise ship, a disturbing truth about the disease’s long-term transmissibility has emerged. A peer-reviewed study found that hantavirus can survive in human semen for up to six years and can be sexually transmitted … 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. Bryan Johnson isn’t packing plastic… anymore. Last month, the biohacker known for his extreme longevity protocols had social media in a frenzy after boasting about his girlfriend’s ‘top 1%’ vagina. … Read more
Gen Alpha boys might not feel so “alpha” when they hear the depressing claim about their sperm. “In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared on Monday while joining President Trump at a maternal healthcare event in the Oval Office. … Read more
After years of dead-end dating, bumping into bums on matchmaking apps and in-person pickups, Lesley Jones, a wannabe mother with a ticking biological clock, finally spotted what she called her very own “Superman” — a tall, dark and handsome hunk who was ready to make a baby. So, naturally, she bought two vials of his … Read more
This may not be a literal penis-measuring contest, but fertility advocates may have developed the next-best thing. Men of the world are invited to pit their sperm against each other in a racy race where the owner of the swiftest swimmers takes home a sizable $100,000. Dubbed the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, this “science-based … Read more
Cancer treatments are going hog wild. While a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer that often affects babies and young children, retinoblastoma (RB) can be difficult to treat due to the barrier surrounding the eye. However, a new and more effective method, harnessed from an unlikely part of pigs, may offer a safer way to … Read more
Her “sperm cake” is on the menu — and the internet is eating it up. Emily Webb’s got baby fever. But without a husband or serious boyfriend, the singleton is vetting sperm donors for help. And she’s injected a splash of fun into her spunk-hunt with an outlandishly over-the-top “sperm shower.” “There really isn’t anything fun … Read more
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