What fat folks need to know about sperm health, and why the research is far less alarming than the system wants you to believe.
In this episode:
Why the association between BMI and sperm parameters is not the same as causation, and what the research actually found
How weight stigma and weight cycling are the unaccounted variables most likely driving any reduction in sperm health
Practical, weight-neutral steps to support sperm health that can make a real difference within three months
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Your body is not the problem. The research shows the reductions are small, the system is not telling you the full story, and there is plenty you can do right now that has nothing to do with weight loss.
Resources:
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Book a Fat Positive Fertility Roadmap Session
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