Test your fertility potential
1. How often do you drink alcohol?a) Less than 8 units a week (1 beer, 1 wine glass, 1 measure of spirits) - 0
b) Not more than 28 units a week - 1
c) More than 28 units a week - 2
2. What sort of underwear do you use?a) Boxer shorts - 0
b) Y-fronts - 1
c) Snug briefs - 2
3. Do you have a warm bath or a cold shower?a) Always a cold shower - 0
b) Depends - 1
c) Always hot bath - 2
4. Which sexual position do you usually find yourself in?a) Missionary - 0
b) Doggy style - 1
c) Woman on top - 2
d) Standing up - 3
5. What kind of trousers do you usually wear?a) Baggy casual - 0
b) Slim trousers - 1
c) Snug jeans - 2
6. What's an average working day like?a) I spend it on my feet - 0
b) I spend it sitting down - 2
7. Do you smoke?
a) Never - 0
b) Gave up recently - 1
c) I've cut down on the number - 2
d) Smoke regularly - 3
8. How often do you have sex?a) Every day - 0
b) Few times a week - 1
c) Every few weeks - 2
d) Once a month - 4
9. What statement about stress applies to you?a) I am rarely stressed - 0
b) My job and family stress me out sometimes - 1
c) I am under stress at home and office constantly - 2
d) I regularly experience anxiety, can't sleep - 3
10. If you've been trying to have a baby, how long have you been trying?a) Last few months - 0
b) Since last year - 1
c) For over a year - 2
d) For over 2 years - 3
11. Do you take drugs, cocaine or smoke cannabis, and how often?a) Never - 0
b) Very occasionally - 1
c) Regularly - 2
Add up scores for all 11 questions0-10 points: The lifestyle you lead isn't really affecting your fertility or your chances of having a child. Try not to pick up any of the negatives listed here.
11-17 points: Certain choices could affect your fertility. Try making small changes gradually.
18 and over: This should be a wake-up call. If you are ever planning to have kids, your lifestyle could seriously mar your chances.
