In this Male Bag episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun answers listener questions about navigating the emotional and practical challenges of the fertility journey.

In this episode, Shaun addresses:

Telling Friends and Family: A question from a NeXYs fertility community member about wanting to tell friends and family about their diagnosis. Shaun shares his own experience of telling people during lockdown after speaking to the BBC, and introduces the X and Y graph method - where X is how you want to communicate (in person, text, voice note) and Y is who you're telling (family, friends, etc.). He emphasises that "by not telling people you're robbing them of that opportunity to help you."

What Would You Change About Your Journey: Shaun reflects on whether he would change anything about his infertility journey, concluding he wouldn't change anything because it guided him to his children and made him a better person. He discusses becoming "Shaun 2.0" - stronger, a better man, husband and father as a result of going through fertility challenges.

Feeling Distant as a Couple: Addressing how fertility treatment can make couples feel like they're not the same as before treatment. Shaun uses the elastic band analogy - couples may stretch apart but can spring back together. He offers practical advice about escaping "those four walls" when home feels like a prison, going back to what brought joy as a couple before treatment, and the importance of individual time to "fill your own cup."

Shaun emphasises the importance of living whilst waiting rather than waiting to live, and encourages listeners to submit their own questions via email or Instagram.

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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, biomedical engineer Alasdair Walker joins hosts Ciaran and Shaun to share his extraordinary transformation from seven failed IVF cycles to natural conception success. Based in Scotland with a doctorate in biomedical engineering, Alasdair's journey began when his wife Julia's ear infection unexpectedly triggered their fertility investigation.

Alasdair had every advantage a fertility patient could hope for. After six years together and a year of marriage, Alasdair received a devastating diagnosis: severe oligospermia with just 200,000 sperm per ml. Born with only one testicle after losing the right one at five weeks old, he endured seven failed IVF/ICSI cycles over two and a half years.

Key revelations in this episode:

• How he spent three days on his living room floor reading 100-200 scientific abstracts when clinics offered only "eat a balanced diet"

• The remarkable discovery of secret support messages written by men inside clinic sample collection rooms

• Why his evidence-based concerns about DNA fragmentation and varicocele were repeatedly dismissed

• The life-changing investigation with Dr. Jonathan Ramsey and varicocele embolization with Dr. Steven Moser

Alasdair's persistence transformed his outcomes dramatically. His sperm count improved from 200,000 to 7-8 million, with total motile sperm count reaching above 40 million, leading to natural conception of two daughters. Now running Green Man Vitality, he provides evidence-based fertility information to help other men.

Website: www.greenmanvitality.com Instagram: @greenmanvitality

At NeXYs Fertility, we provide comprehensive support for men navigating fertility challenges through specialist advice, peer support, and coaching programmes.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.nexysfertility.com/community

Episode Sponsors:

• ExSeed Health - At-home sperm testing. Get 15% off at exceedhealth.com with code MFP15

• Impryl - Fertility supplement with activated micronutrients. Get 10% off at fertility-family.co.uk with code MFpodcast10

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In this episode of The Male Bag, Ciaran reflects on the lessons he wishes he had known at the start of his fertility journey. Drawing on 14 years of lived experience, he shares the emotional, relational, and practical insights that helped him find strength, connection, and hope.

In this episode, Ciaran reveals:

• The Road Ahead is Rough: Fertility treatment is one of life’s hardest challenges, but you are not alone.

• You Have More Control Than You Think: Taking small, manageable steps can give back a sense of control and calm.

• Relationships Will Be Affected: Honest conversations and quality time can strengthen your bond.

• Other People’s Reactions Aren’t About You: Hurtful comments often reflect someone else’s lack of experience, not your worth.

If you’re on this journey, Ciaran’s advice is clear: acknowledge the challenges, take control where you can, and lean into community.

📧 Email: themalefertilitypodcast@gmail.com

📷 Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast

📖 Web: nexysfertility.com

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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider.