Time & Cannabinoids Hurt Sperm
January 22nd, 2009 by AlexBad news fellas, if you’re chronic with the chronic, chances are the personal army residing in your testicles won’t be operating at full potential.
Research into the effects of long-time marijuana use on the male reproductive system has shown that sperm with enhanced cannabinoid / endocannabinoid signaling results in compromised fertilizing capacity. Translated from doctor speak, that means a sperm’s capacity to bust through the wall of an egg is reduced, which makes it much harder to create the mini-me you always wanted.
As of right now, we can’t find any specific numbers as far as the usage that might significantly affect a pot smoker – no time range or general daily amount – so there is still no way to tell if you’re screwed or not. Vanderbilt University has a page dedicated to their endocannabinoid research with links to abstracts of their specific papers on the topic, it will satisfy your daily quota of medical jargon.
If the happy ending you’re used to resembles the video above, don’t sweat it. If not, we’ll keep everyone updated when new information is released.
