Sex tips for when you’re trying to conceive.
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Trying to conceive should be an exciting milestone - but when it takes longer than expected, it can quickly shift from being exciting to becoming stressful. Anxiety, pressure, and endless “Google research” can creep in, making sex feel more like a chore than a connection. The good news? With the right knowledge (and a little fun), you can boost your chances of conception while keeping intimacy alive.
Enter OVA’s Medical Advisor, Dr. Anand Patel, sexual function expert, with his top seven “Baby Dancing” tips to improve fertility naturally - covering everything from timing your cycle to sperm health and even which lubes and sex positions may help.
1. Timing Is Everything
Your most fertile days happen in a small window of your cycle - around 10 to 16 days before your next period, when ovulation occurs. Tracking your cycle helps you identify your fertile window so you can plan sex around the days when conception is most likely. Fertility tech, ovulation kits, or even old-school calendar tracking can make this process easier (and take the guesswork out of it).
2. Choose the Right Lube
Not all lubricants are created equal. Some regular lubes can reduce sperm motility (their ability to swim effectively). If you use lube, opt for fertility-friendly options that won’t interfere with sperm. Or, focus on extended foreplay to encourage natural lubrication. Either way, keep things comfortable - because stress-free intimacy is key.
3. Positions That Work (and Why)
Missionary is popular for a reason: it offers great angling for sperm to reach the cervix. Positions with deeper penetration (like the wheelbarrow) can also help - but the truth is, sperm are built to swim. Almost any position can work, so the best advice is to experiment and enjoy what feels good for both of you.
4. Don’t Skip the After-Sex Cuddles
While lying down after sex hasn’t been proven to improve conception odds, cuddling does release oxytocin, the bonding hormone that promotes relaxation and intimacy. Reducing stress is just as important for fertility as tracking cycles, so lean into connection.
5. Can You Have Too Much Sex?
Actually, frequent ejaculation supports sperm health. Sperm deteriorates after a few days of storage, so aim for sex every other day (or daily during ovulation). This keeps sperm quality and motility at their best when you need it most.
6. Support Egg & Sperm Health with Nutrition
Optimal fertility relies on both egg and sperm health. A balanced diet rich in choline, folate, CoQ10, and zinc can support reproductive health for both men and for women. For an extra boost, prenatal vitamins and targeted supplements like OVAHer Fertility & Pregnancy Support and OVAHim Advanced Sperm Support can help optimise egg quality and sperm production before you think about trying.
7. Keep Stress in Check
Easier said than done - we know! But stress can disrupt hormones, lower libido, and even cause irregular periods - all of which make conceiving harder. To counteract this, communicate openly with your partner, focus on pleasure (not just pregnancy), and explore intimacy in different ways. Remember: enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching the destination.
