Typically, fertility is a subject sequestered to females, focusing on ovulation periods. However, sperm shouldn’t be completely neglected. Sperm that suffers from DNA damage may considerably hinder a couple’s ability to reproduce, even if sex is had while a woman is ovulating.

In order to find a way to lessen DNA problems of sperm, Dr. David Greening, a gynecologist and endocrinologist from Australia, studied the effects of daily ejaculations on damage rates. The longer sperm stays inside the testicles, the more likely it is to suffer from reactive oxygen species, DNA’s number one enemy. By ejaculating daily, theoretically sperm should be healthier and more able to achieve conception...