Can wearing briefs lower sperm count?

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Yes they can, boxers are recommended. There are many factors that affect this however.

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I haven't encountered any scientific/medical study that confirms the connection. Boxers are popular in most western countries. Other men in different parts of the world prefer briefs for the style, shape and support. It's just a piece of clothing, sperm count relies on the health of the man.

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Men who already have a low sperm count probably should not wear briefs if they are looking to become a father. If your sperm count is normal, I woudn't worry.

Testicles hang from the body because they like to be a little cooler to produce sperm. Briefs hold everything close to the body, which can bring the testicles up to regular body temp. But, without briefs the temprature difference is really minor.

If you're thinking this may be a form of contraception - you're very wrong.

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TESTICLES maintain a constant temperature for the semen they store, maintaining a constant temp for the sperm. The testes are like an automatic thermostat. When the temp is too high (lowering sperm count), the testicles drop down to cool off. When the temp is too low (lowering sperm count) the testicles go up into the body to get warm. THEREFORE, when you wear briefs, the testicles stay up, in a warmer position. Briefs don't allow the "automatic thermostat" to work efficiently. THIS is why if you are trying to have children, and have a slight low sperm count, the doctor will tell you to wear boxers to allow the testes to do there job by raising and lowering, depending on temp, to give you the highest sperm count possible. So in answer to your question: YES.

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