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"The number of motile sperm per ejaculate also followed a seasonal pattern, even after accounting for temperature, indicating that factors other than heat—such as variation in lifestyle, daylight, or environmental exposures—may influence sperm motility."

I think this is one very interesting take, as I would have guessed different lifestyle in these seasons a huge factor.