Did you know that June is both Fertility Awareness Month and Men’s Health Month? Coincidence? I don’t think so!
It’s the perfect opportunity to zoom out and take a full-body, full-family look at reproductive health.
Whether you’re thinking about growing your family now or just keeping the door open for the future, this is a great time to check in with your body — and give it the love and support it needs.
There’s so much women can do to support fertility naturally: from hormone balance and pelvic health to stress reduction and movement that supports your cycle.
And it’s not just about your body, mama — your partner’s health matters ???? just ???? as ???? much!
Men’s Role In Fertility
Men’s health plays a huge role in fertility, and it doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. Let’s take care of ourselves and support the guys in our lives — because fertility is a team sport!
And, let’s not forget, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15!
How Movement Supports Fertility for ALL BODIES!
For Women:
- Increases pelvic blood flow and supports egg quality
- Regulates stress and cortisol (a major player in hormone health!)
- Improves mobility of reproductive organs via breath and alignment
- Reduces inflammation that can impact ovulation
For Men:
- Moderate exercise improves testosterone and sperm quality
- Strength training reduces visceral fat and supports hormone balance
- Mobility work and circulation = better function… you know, down below ????
- Supports sleep, metabolism, and reduces inflammation
What Can NEGATIVELY Impact Fertility
For Women:
- Chronic stress and under-eating (yes — even “healthy” dieting!)
- Over-exercising or high-intensity training without recovery — especially during certain phases of your cycle — can spike cortisol
- Inflammation and poor gut health disrupt hormone signaling
For Men:
- Sitting too long and poor circulation (think: tight boxers + laptops on laps = ????)
- Alcohol, smoking, and insulin resistance can lower sperm count and motility
- Excess body fat and poor metabolic health can reduce testosterone
Try This Fertility-Friendly Couples Workout With Your Partner
1. Partner Breathing
- Sit back-to-back, cross-legged.
- Breathe slowly into the low ribs and back. Feel your partner’s breathing sync with yours.
- Try for 2-5 minutes.
- Why? Diaphragm-focused breathing regulates the nervous system.
2. Seated Pelvic Tilting
- Sit back-to-back, cross-legged.
- Tuck your tailbone forward and back.
- Feel your low backs touch when you scoop your tailbone forward.
- Practice for 2 minutes.
- Why? Pelvic tilting improves circulation and alignment.
3. Bodyweight Squats (3 Sets of 12)
- Stand facing each other, feet wider than hip-width, hands holding.
- Squat down together as you sit your hips back and down.
- Drive out of your heels to rise.
- Breathe to move.
- Why? Squatting builds joint and muscle strength for both men and women and improves hip mobility and pelvic floor health.
4. High-Five Planks (3 sets of 10, each side)
- Get into a plank (knees or toes) facing each other.
- Alternate reaching forward to high-five your partner.
- Keep hips level and in-line.
- Brace your core, but don’t hold your breath!
- Why? Planks build core strength, shoulder stability, and coordination.
5. Seated Forward Fold + Back Massage
- While one partner hinges into a seated forward fold, the other can massage the muscles of the neck, back, and shoulders for a nourishing recovery.
- The person in the seated forward fold should play around with flexing and pointing the foot to also target the myofascia.
- Switch after 2-5 minutes and repeat.
- Why? Stretching encourages longer, leaner, muscles. Massaging encourages connection and relaxation – vital for hormone balance.
Need a little more guidance? Book a FREE Fertility-Focused mini session for the month of June to get you and your partner on track for better health ahead of your fertility journey!
Resources:
https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7827-10-1151
https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(23)00044-2/fulltext
