How Do I Know If My Sperm Is OK?

Signs Your Sperm Might Be Healthy (More or Less)

You’re Having Regular Ejaculations

Sounds obvious, but it’s the baseline. If you’re ejaculating regularly (with or without a partner), and everything looks and feels normal, that’s already a decent sign.
Now, what’s “normal”? Usually, ejaculate should be whitish-gray, thick at first and then become more liquid after a few minutes. If it’s yellowish, pinkish, or smells weirdly off… might be worth a quick check-up.

Volume, Color, Consistency – What’s Normal-ish

A “normal” semen volume is about 1.5 to 5 mL (that’s like a teaspoon or so). Too little might mean a low count or blockage.
Too watery or overly clumpy? Hm, could be dehydration, could be something hormonal. If it only happens once in a while, don’t panic.
(I once freaked out after noticing a weird texture – turned out I’d been on a low-carb diet for two weeks and barely drinking water.)

No Pain, No Blood, No Burning

This one’s simple. If ejaculation hurts or comes with burning, blood, or anything that seems super off… yeah, something’s not okay.
Could be an infection, a prostate issue, or even something as random as too much biking (not joking – saddle pressure is real).

The Only Real Way: A Semen Analysis

What Happens During a Sperm Test

You go to a lab, provide a sample (usually via masturbation into a sterile container – awkward but routine), and they analyze stuff like:

• Sperm count (normal is at least 15 million/mL)

• Motility (how well they swim – over 40% is good)

• Morphology (how many have a normal shape – around 4% normal forms is considered okay. Yeah, only 4%!)

• pH, volume, liquefaction time, etc.

It’s kind of like a full health report for your little swimmers.

At-Home Sperm Tests – Are They Worth It?

There are DIY sperm test kits out there. They’re not as detailed, but they can give a rough idea of sperm count and motility.
I tried one from the pharmacy once out of curiosity. The results were vague as hell, like “Your sperm count is within the average range.”
Cool, but... not super helpful if you're trying for a baby or worried something’s wrong.

Factors That Affect Sperm Health

Lifestyle Stuff You Might Overlook

You’ve heard it before, but here goes again: smoking, heavy drinking, too much weed, stress, and bad diet all mess with your sperm.
Oh, and heat. Prolonged hot baths, tight underwear, laptops on your lap all day — it adds up.

Weird thing? I used to use a heated car seat all winter and had no idea it could affect sperm. Until a fertility doc casually mentioned it and I was like, "Wait, what?"

Supplements and “Sperm Boosters” – Do They Work?

Zinc, vitamin D, folate, CoQ10… some studies suggest they help. Others? Meh.
Best move: talk to a doctor before popping a bunch of pills. Some supplements are glorified marketing fluff, tbh.

When Should You Worry (And Actually See a Doctor)

Trying to Conceive Without Luck

If you and your partner have been trying for a baby for over a year (or 6 months if she’s over 35), it’s time to check things out.
And remember — it’s not always the guy, but sperm issues are behind about 40–50% of infertility cases.

Physical Changes or Past Health Issues

If you had mumps as a teen, or testicular trauma, or if one testicle is noticeably smaller or higher — yeah, those are red flags.
Also: if you’ve had chemo or radiation therapy in the past, that definitely impacts fertility. No shame in checking it early.

Final Thoughts (Which I Keep Changing)

Okay, so… do you need to get your sperm tested if you’re not trying for a kid? Probably not.
But if you’re curious or just like peace of mind — it’s not a bad idea. Honestly, I was super nervous before my first test, but it turned out kinda empowering to know where I stood.

Bottom line: your sperm might be totally fine, or maybe not, and you won’t really know unless you get it checked. But there are signs. And sometimes, your body gives you more info than you think — you just gotta listen.

Is 165 cm normal for a 15 year old?

The predicted height for a female, based on your parents heights, is 155 to 165cm. Most 15 year old girls are nearly done growing. I was too. It's a very normal height for a girl.

Is 160 cm too tall for a 12 year old?

How Tall Should a 12 Year Old Be? We can only speak to national average heights here in North America, whereby, a 12 year old girl would be between 137 cm to 162 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/3 feet). A 12 year old boy should be between 137 cm to 160 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/4 feet).

How tall is a average 15 year old?

Average Height to Weight for Teenage Boys - 13 to 20 Years

How to get taller at 18?

Staying physically active is even more essential from childhood to grow and improve overall health. But taking it up even in adulthood can help you add a few inches to your height. Strength-building exercises, yoga, jumping rope, and biking all can help to increase your flexibility and grow a few inches taller.

Is 5.7 a good height for a 15 year old boy?

Generally speaking, the average height for 15 year olds girls is 62.9 inches (or 159.7 cm). On the other hand, teen boys at the age of 15 have a much higher average height, which is 67.0 inches (or 170.1 cm).

Can you grow between 16 and 18?

Most girls stop growing taller by age 14 or 15. However, after their early teenage growth spurt, boys continue gaining height at a gradual pace until around 18. Note that some kids will stop growing earlier and others may keep growing a year or two more.

Can you grow 1 cm after 17?

Even with a healthy diet, most people's height won't increase after age 18 to 20. The graph below shows the rate of growth from birth to age 20. As you can see, the growth lines fall to zero between ages 18 and 20 ( 7 , 8 ). The reason why your height stops increasing is your bones, specifically your growth plates.