The Truth About Common Myths Concerning Conception

By Gary Taylor


Women and couples experiencing challenges with getting pregnant have turned to some of the most ridiculous solutions. These attempts have led to some of the juiciest stories you will ever hear concerning conception. In their attempts, they have fallen victim to myths, some of which only add to their frustration. Here is an expert view of common myths to enable couples and individuals to make informed decisions.

Bedroom gymnastics are the most common myth as couples attempt to conceive. Head stands and raising your feet for minutes have nothing to do with conception. Simply lying on the bed allows more sperms to be retained in the body and therefore increase chances of conception. Do not add pain to your neck or force your partner into positions that do not add any value to your desire to conceive.

Your chances will not increase because you had sex on daily basis. The chances are only high when you master your fertility cycle and time the best time for sex. Unfortunately, scientists confirm that daily sex will make semen less effective because it lowers the percentage, concentration and sperm count. It is recommended that you engage in sex about six days before the woman ovulates and continue for the next ten.

Withdrawal is not a guarantee of failed conception. Strong advocates like Planned Parenthood have data that suggests that 4 in 100 of those who tried the method willingly got pregnant. Further, 21 in 100 of those who innocently applied the method still got pregnant. Pre-ejaculation fluid contains a significant number of sperms that can cause pregnancy.

Is it possible to influence the sex of your baby during sex? The truth is that this is a matter of chance. The story doing rounds is that timing particular days for sex, facing north or adapting particular sex positions will result in a boy. For a girl, sex during full moon and missionary position are said to be the silver bullet. All these are myths with no basis. The only way to raise possibility by a single percent is taking more calories with high concentration of potassium, calcium, Vitamins B12, C and E to get a boy.

Organism is not mandatory for you to conceive. Female orgasm is good for sexual satisfaction. In fact, it has been attributed to a higher rate of sperm retention. The contracting muscles are said to carry sperms upward and increase the chances of pregnancy. However, even without orgasm, conception is still possible because sperms are built to naturally swim and the egg will still be released anyway.

Keep the ice away from his balls because it will not help for now. Science advises men to cool their balls by avoiding hot tubs, baths and saunas. To achieve a higher sperm count, it will take up to 2 months of such cooling measures. You are therefore wasting time cooling his engine with ice cubes in between the steamy sex sessions.

Conception journey is personal for every individuals or couple. Numerous factors cause speedy or failed conception meaning that a universal solution cannot apply. Only a reproductive health specialist can help you establish the real problem and propose the best solution. Do not result into an act that will compromise your health or future chances.




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