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Growing A Bionic Penis... On The Arm?: The Female Fertility Cliff Myth

This issue, we're getting down and dirty with the science behind extending female fertility, the British man who has been growing a penis on his forearm for the past 4 years, and a few tips for anyone trying to conceive this year.

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Growing A Bionic Penis... On The Arm?: The Female Fertility Cliff Myth

This issue, we're getting down and dirty with the science behind extending female fertility, the British man who has been growing a penis on his forearm for the past 4 years, and a few tips for anyone trying to conceive this year.

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This issue, we're getting down and dirty with the science behind extending
female fertility, the British man who has been growing a penis on his forearm for
the past 4 years, and a few tips for anyone trying to conceive this year.

THE FEMALE FERTILITY CLIFF MYTH


The clock is ticking... Or is it?

As a woman, once you hit your late twenties or early thirties, the pressure is on.
Odds are you’ve been asked when you’re going to have kids or been told that
you should get a move on because your biological clock is ticking.

There’s also a commonly held belief that women can’t have children after the
age of 35, but this simply isn’t true.

You have more time than you think

While it’s true that female fertility does begin to decline around the age of 35,
it’s a much more gradual process than people think it is.

Men also experience a similar decline in fertility, although this starts later and
takes longer than it does for women.

How science extends the fertility deadline

Since women are born with all the eggs they will have in their lifetime, their egg
count can only ever fall as they get older. But there are a couple of ways in
which science can help older women get pregnant if they want to do so.

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been around for a long time — and has even
helped a 74 year old woman in Southern India become the world’s oldest
first-time mother.

Women can also freeze and store their eggs to be used at a later date.
When they are ready to have kids, the eggs will be thawed, fertilised, and
then transplanted into the womb.

Of course, science can only do so much, and women will eventually get too old
to carry a child.

But if you’re still relatively young and aren’t ready to raise an entire human
being, remember that your body is your own and you have both time and
options — so everyone else can just mind their own business.
Thinking about using IVF to have kids of your own? Check out this
Gynaecologist’s Complete Guide to IVF in Singapore!

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SNIPPETS

5 Singaporean stories to catch up on


Guys, you're not alone! More and more men in Singapore are seeking
help for male infertility.

Think you're ready for a kid? Singapore's government shows it's support
with a one-time pandemic baby bonus of $3,000.

Extremely underweight: A premature baby born in Singapore weighed


just 345g at birth — Don't worry though, she's doing much better now.

A pandemic of the past: In the 1960s, a nationwide panic about shrinking


penises took hold among Singaporean men.

A baby blip: Births in Singapore finally went up last year, following an 8-


year low the year prior.

And 5 facts to spice up your life:

A massacre? Chainsaws were originally invented for aiding childbirth.

Almost as old as her mother: Using a 28-year-old frozen embryo, a


mother in Tennessee has given birth to a baby just one just younger than her.

Baby God: A new documentary covers the story of a fertility doctor who
secretly impregnated hundreds of his patients with his own sperm.

Sperm killer: A study has shown that male fertility is yet another victim of
the coronavirus.

Relax, ladies: Research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine does not affect
female fertility in the slightest.

ARTS & GRAFTS


Old MacDonald had a... bionic penis.

After Britain’s Malcolm MacDonald lost his penis to an infection in his perineum
in 2014, Professor David Ralph (who previously constructed a bionic penis for a
man born without one) helped him grow a new one — using a skin flap on
MacDonald’s arm.

The penis took 2 years to grow and has been ready to be attached to his groin
for another 2 years, but a host of medical and scheduling issues has led to a
massive delay in the aforementioned operation.

How the bionic penis will work

When the procedure does finally take place, the newly-grown penis will be
detached from MacDonald’s forearm and reattached to his groin with a
reconstructed urethra. This will allow him to urinate normally.

In order to have intercourse, MacDonald will be fitted with a penile implant that
will allow him to have erections (filled with saline rather than blood).

Can I have your autograft?

After his initial two-year slump following the loss of his first original penis,
MacDonald is pleased to be so close to a solution. He has even nicknamed his
new penis — which he requested to be 2 inches longer than his old one —
Jimmy.

For now, Jimmy spends most of his time hiding under long-sleeved shirts, but
MacDonald is hopeful that he will be able to get the operation done once the
pandemic has passed.

Having trouble getting it up? Here’s our Essential Guide to Erectile Dysfunction
Treatment in Singapore!

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SHOWER THOUGHTS

Weird & Wonderful

1. All babies are man-made.


2. Babies hardly ever sleep like a baby.
3. A fetus is just a baby baby.

4. Why aren't we 9 months old when we're born


5. Babies become wireless when they are born.

HEALTH HACKS
How to get a bun in the oven

Trying to have a baby? We’ve got your back with these tips on improving fertility
for both guys and gals!

For the ladies reading this:

Be vigilant about recording your menstrual cycles and ovulation periods.


This will help you figure out when you’re most fertile so you can plan to
get busy with your partner — so romantic, we know.

Sex positions don’t matter, but your choice of lubrication does. Some
lubes contain ingredients like petroleum and glycerin, which can reduce
sperm motility.

It’s important to be physically fit, but don’t overdo it! Studies have shown
that over-exercising can affect ovulation and your hormone levels in
general, so be careful about how many workouts you’re getting in.

Don’t worry guys, we haven’t forgotten about you!

Keep it cool! It doesn’t matter if you’re a boxers or briefs kind of guy, but
make sure you’re keeping it cool down there. Studies show that increased
scrotal temperature can decrease both sperm count and sperm quality.
Eat healthy and get moving. Being physically fit can lead to better sperm
health in a bunch of different ways.

Try a daily multivitamin! Vitamins C and E are known to improve sperm


health, as are certain minerals like selenium and zinc.

Looking for even more ways to improve your fertility? Maybe traditional Chinese
medicine can help — be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to TCM Fertility
Treatments in Singapore!

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