Eric R. OlsonLife's Little Mysteries Contributor Latest articles by Eric R. Olson Why Are 250 Million Sperm Cells Released During Sex? By Eric R. Olson published 24 January 13 The average male will produce about 525 billion sperm cells over a lifetime. Sex Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics?2Genetics: How do we inherit traits from our ancestors?3Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggests4'Rare' ancestor reveals how huge flightless birds made it to faraway lands5Oldest-known dome-headed dinosaur discovered sticking out of a cliff in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
Why Are 250 Million Sperm Cells Released During Sex? By Eric R. Olson published 24 January 13 The average male will produce about 525 billion sperm cells over a lifetime.