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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 14 MIN

Episode 3: Is It You… or Is It Your Man? How Your Partner Might Be Decreasing Your Fertility

from You call this Normal? The root-cause fertility podcast · host Kelsey

Male factor infertility is responsible for 40–50% of fertility challenges—and yet, it’s barely part of the conversation. In this episode, we go deep on what sperm quality really requires, how culture makes it hard to talk about, and why “his test was fine” doesn’t mean it’s time to stop asking questions. Kelsey shares client stories, actionable advice, and the script you can use to ask for support without shame.We cover:What sperm health actually depends on (hint: it’s not luck)What most semen analyses miss entirelyHow to advocate for deeper testing with your partnerThe unspoken emotional weight women carry in fertility workWhy you don’t need to do this alone anymoreLinks & Resources:At home sperm DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) test from Fertilysis: https://www.fertilysis.com/tests/dfiUse Code: nourishista at checkout Want to go even deeper? Get the DFI AND Male Microbiome test: https://www.fertilysis.com/tests/male-microbiome-dfiUse Code: nourishista at checkoutShipping to the US is 3-4 business days and results come back in 10 days.Need help starting the convo with your partner? DM Kelsey @nourishista

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Male factor infertility is responsible for 40–50% of fertility challenges—and yet, it’s barely part of the conversation. In this episode, we go deep on what sperm quality really requires, how culture makes it hard to talk about, and why “his test was fine” doesn’t mean it’s time to stop asking questions. Kelsey shares client stories, actionable advice, and the script you can use to ask for support without shame. We cover: What sperm health actually depends on (hint: it’s not luck)What...

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