In some senses, you are never “ready” to become a parent. There are so many things that you can’t adequately prepare for until they happen. It’s on-the-job-training in its truest form. But, in other cases, you can anticipate, plan and...
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What’s driving sperm counts down globally?
Recent studies show that sperm counts have declined ~60% over the past 40 years. Here at Poplin, we are not a fan of fear-mongering. However, sperm counts are declining. It’s real; it’s happening; it matters. And, as engaged health advocates, we...
Why has baby-making become so damn difficult?
You’ve probably heard the latest statistic: 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. It’s pretty dismal...and it’s getting worse. But why? Because we are maladapted to survive and procreate in our current environment. As a society, we...
The Older You Are, The More Your Health Matters
The older you are, the more your health matters when it comes to fertility. Youth forgives a lot of ills. You may know this practically: when you were younger, you likely could bounce back from hangovers and injuries and all-nighters...