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We all know that smoking, drinking, eating junk and not getting enough exercise are unhealthy habits, but were you aware that they could be affecting your fertility? While there may not be a direct link, optimising fertility involves optimising your all-round health.
Alcohol can contribute to weight gain, which brings its own issues with fertility and your menstrual cycle, while nicotine can have a negative effect on fertility in men AND women.
Read more about this in our article Put it Out: Smoking’s Impact on Fertility
A busy, demanding job with long hours - especially when you’re on your feet the whole time - can be physically and emotionally draining. But you don’t need to be in a high-pressure active job to get burnt out or worn down with stress. Learn more in our article Is your job affecting your fertility?
Have you got people you can turn to when things get tough? Family or friends that have your back? A supportive partner? Humans are sociable creatures, and we do best when we feel we’re not alone. Even introverts need some human contact. Feeling part of a community or secure relationship can play an important role in helping us deal with stress and other mental health problems which can otherwise be overwhelming and affect our physical health.
Our bodies might be wiser than we realise. Explore more in this fascinating article:
Can a toxic relationship really affect your ability to conceive?
It can be difficult to want to socialise or go on romantic dates when you’re feeling strung out or down in the dumps. Negative self-image can also make you feel like avoiding intimacy – and if you’re hoping to conceive naturally that’s clearly going to impact your chances of getting pregnant.
It’s always good to prioritise self-care, and to find time just for yourself. Relaxation looks different to everyone. Whatever shape “unwinding” takes for you, it’s a good habit to incorporate a little into every day.
If you track your menstrual cycle, you could also include notes on how you’re feeling. It may just be linked to your cycle and fluctuating hormones, but even if not there’s still a benefit to simply writing down your feelings instead of keeping them rattling around in your head.
You may be interested in our articles: Stressed out: Does chronic tension make you less fertile? and Does your state of mind affect your fertility?
There’s just never enough, is there? Between working all day or night, catching up with friends, spin class, checking your water intake, journalling, a beauty regime, social media, cooking, grocery shopping, paying the bills and trying to stay on top of the laundry it’s hard to find the energy and time for date night or a fulfilling sex life.
Even if you don’t feel stressed by the pace of life, it may be having an effect on your body you’re not consciously aware of. Taking some time out to de-clench that jaw and lower those shoulders might be just what you need. Why not look into some mindfulness practice to reconnect with your body?
There’s just never enough, is there? Between working all day or night, catching up with friends, spin class, checking your water intake, journalling, a beauty regime, social media, cooking, grocery shopping, paying the bills and trying to stay on top of the laundry it’s hard to find the energy and time for date night or a fulfilling sex life.
Even if you don’t feel stressed by the pace of life, it may be having an effect on your body you’re not consciously aware of. Taking some time out to de-clench that jaw and lower those shoulders might be just what you need. Why not look into some mindfulness practice to reconnect with your body?
