Stanwood, WA
A 28-year-old male asked:
I don't like boxes when i work but i've been told that brief cause lower sperm count. i've read that a jockstrap is a good alternative would that be?
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Dr. Maureen Maysanswered
Specializes in Clinical Lipidology
Goal??: I think you mean boxers? 1st, are you and a woman having fertility problems (unable to get pregnant?). If not, then your sperm count isn't an issue - wear boxers!
next, plenty of couples get pregnant with the male wearing briefs. If you cannot get pregnant talk to a doctor before you start worrying about your underwear.
Finally, a jockstrap would be just like briefs with reg to sperm count.
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Last updated Dec 31, 2012
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