From this book review:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/b...ount-down.html

"From 1973 to 2011, the total sperm count of men in Western countries dropped by 59 percent. The quality also nose-dived, with more odd-shaped sperm and fewer strong swimmers capable of fertilizing an egg. Perhaps most important, the DNA they carried was also more damaged."

The problem: "The reason, Swan explains, may be growing exposure to “endocrine disrupting chemicals” that are found in everything from plastics, flame retardants, electronics, food packaging and pesticides to personal care products and cosmetics."

"These chemicals are limiting the ability of current and future generations to have children. They could, ultimately, snuff out the human species altogether."

"For men, phthalates, found in many products, from plastics to shampoos, are the worst offenders, tanking testosterone levels and sperm counts — and causing sperm to basically commit suicide."

Yet another reason our civilization is doomed.

Toss the covid shot into the mix, and it’s game over.

Ded fkn srs.

There’s as much proof that’s it’s dangerous long term as there is that it is safe

You’re gambling by taking it

let's be honest...this is a good thing
too many losers reproducing

It's already happening outside of rich countries. The article says the phenomenon exists in South America and Africa as well.

how will this have any effect on the misc though?

Philip K. Dick was right about corporations.

obesity much? lol

get the vax, heard it helps fertility hahaha

All the more reason to get on no shower,no pillow, etc for max test

According to a book I'm reading, the increased about of cheese being eaten by Americas is to blame for lower testosterone levels. Don't know if true, but might be an idea to try, avoid cheese if concerned about your T level.

How do we fight this?


In a logical and practical way.

From the article:

"Purging harmful chemicals from our homes by reading the ingredients on bathroom and kitchen cleaners. Choosing personal care products that are phthalate-free and paraben-free. Ditching air freshener and scented products. Not microwaving food in plastic, making sure to filter drinking water and toss out plastic food storage containers and nonstick cookware. The suggestions go on."

Maybe I'll try the no shampoo hair care routine.

The world population was ~3.9 billion in 1973

Its now ~7.7 billion soooo who the fuk cares OP? World population has almost doubled in just under 50 years despite your sperm count


Over population is the single biggest factor in terms of ending our life on earth

... What? A huge problem in the normal functioning of the human body isn't a problem to you? Good lord. Maybe the plastics are affecting brain development as well.

Lol at thinking overpopulation is a problem. Incredible ignorance. In fact, plunging birth rates all across the developed nations is the problem. Things are so bad that even leftist European countries have adopted policies to try and raise their birth rates.

Secondly, a decline in sperm count is bad news even if we did have an overpopulation problem. From a health perspective more and more men not being able to have kids even if they want to is obviously terrible.