[sebazzz]

> On a potentially related note, sperm counts in the western world have been declining precipitously since 1990.

This is also associated with birth control. The problem is that is hard to do extensive studies on this and get compelling evidence, but it is true, we are not "better safe than sorry".

[code_duck]

It is also associated with dozens of compounds found as pollutants or contaminants in food, air, water, personal care products and cleaners... and many of the ingredients put in on purpose. Who knows. It’s probably a result of an additive or synergistic effect of a dozen causes.