S9 E1 | Before You Blame Her, Test Him: What Every Couple Should Know About Sperm Health

In this eye-opening episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura dive deep into a topic that's often missing from conversations around miscarriage, baby loss, and infertility—male fertility. They’re joined by Ian Stones, male fertility advocate and co-founder of TestHim, to uncover the surprising truth about sperm DNA fragmentation and its role in recurrent miscarriage, IVF failure, and unexplained infertility. If you've ever been told “everything looks fine” after a semen analysis, this episode is for you. Ian shares critical insights about what standard sperm tests don’t show, how conditions like varicocele and oxidative stress impact sperm quality, and what proactive steps men can take to improve fertility and long-term health—because yes, sperm health is a mirror of overall health. In this episode, we explore: 💥 What sperm DNA fragmentation really means—and why it’s overlooked 📉 Why a “normal” semen analysis doesn’t guarantee fertility 🧬 How DNA damage in sperm contributes to miscarriage and failed embryo development 🔥 The impact of lifestyle, diet, heat, inflammation, and chronic illness on male fertility 🧪 What you need to know about sperm testing, supplements, and oxidative stress 🧠 How to advocate for the right tests before another IVF round 👨‍⚕️ The emotional weight men carry in fertility struggles—and why it’s time to talk about it About The Worst Girl Gang Ever The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations. Support and Resources: Lunch Time Support Sessions  We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHuqZMIAoL3_4e_HvjqlbNRKyypQEUfxon-9yJ5B3npD8Tw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0INPJ1b6lBMfyh71mlZcZjKKjog7u2j3Qp9y6aacI5bUwn93aUVTxsLM_aem_LFb-GGo98awVY62Lt_7YEw Our book We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be..