[header] How to maximize sperm count [title] Don't smoke, and if you do, quit. [step] Smoking is associated with a lower sperm count and lower quality for the sperm that you do have. It can cause them to have the wrong shape and be less mobile, making it harder for them to fertilize the egg. 
If you quit, your sperm count may improve. If you need help quitting, you can get support by : [substeps] Talking to your doctor, attending a treatment program, or seeing a specialist.