Men are worried about their fertility. Enter the regrettably named trend of spermmaxxing

‘What is clear is that there is very real anxiety online about men’s fertility. But is this concern founded?’ Illustration: Guardian Design / Getty Images

I’m sorry that I have to be the one to tell you this, but according to reports, men are engaging in a practice known as “spermmaxxing”.

Spermmaxxing, according to the many articles on the subject, is a way of increasing the quality and quantity of one’s sperm. The approaches range from the sensible (get more sleep, eat nutritious foods) to the more dubious (eat raw garlic, dip your testicles in ice water).