Maxxing Fertility Myths Debunked | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

The internet’s “maxxing” trend has turned self-improvement into a wild, dude-driven obsession — and male fertility’s getting dragged in. From icing your nuts to eating raw garlic, wellness hacks are flooding online forums, with saunas and cold plunges touted as testosterone boosters for conception. But here’s the catch: high testosterone doesn’t equal better sperm — in fact, it can hurt fertility. Studies show heat from saunas lowers sperm count and motility, while cold plunges? Maybe good for stress, but no proof they boost fertility. The real problem? Assuming one health hack automatically…