The Mandrake Journal

Evidence-based insights on male fertility.

Science-backed articles on male preconception health, the S.P.E.R.M. framework, and building generational wellbeing.

Sustenance

Foods That Boost Sperm Count: What the Science Says

Which foods actually improve sperm count and quality? A research-backed guide to the nutrients, dietary patterns, and meals that support male fertility.

· 12 min read

Science

Male Fertility Age Chart: How Sperm Quality Changes by Decade

How does age affect sperm count, motility, morphology, and DNA integrity? Decade-by-decade data on male fertility decline with research-backed numbers.

· 8 min read

Purity

What Kills Sperm Count: Weed, Alcohol, Heat & More

Cannabis, alcohol, hot tubs, tight underwear, smoking, vaping — what actually kills sperm count? Evidence-based answers with mechanisms and recovery timelines.

· 11 min read

Science

Sperm DNA Fragmentation: The Test Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Running

Standard semen analysis misses DNA damage. Learn what sperm DNA fragmentation is, what causes it, how it’s measured, and what you can do to improve it.

· 10 min read

Science

How Much Sperm Does It Take to Get Pregnant?

It takes just one sperm to fertilize an egg, but millions are needed. A fertility coach breaks down count, motility, morphology, and what to do about it.

· 9 min read

Sustenance

Male Fertility Supplements: What the Research Actually Shows

CoQ10, zinc, selenium, folate, vitamin C — which male fertility supplements actually have clinical evidence? An evidence-first guide with dosages from trials.

· 12 min read

Science

The Spermatogenic Cycle: Why Male Fertility Is a 90-Day Game

Discover why the sperm you produce today was shaped by your choices three months ago, and how understanding spermatogenesis changes your approach to preconception health.

· 5 min read

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