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Shall We Baby Dance?
All About Sex When You're Trying to Conceive
By Teri Brown
Dr. Hickok says that couples should not be alarmed if there is some loss of fluid from the vagina when the woman stands. Generally this will be the seminal fluid which constitutes the bulk of the ejaculate. "If the couple is having intercourse at the right time of the cycles the sperm will have already traversed the cervical mucous," he says.
Best-Boss agrees that while no scientific studies have been carried out to address this issue, there are some theories as to the best positions. "Missionary position (man on top) is said to be the best, because it allows for the deepest penetration, but there isn't any research to back that up," she says. "The theory is that it takes gravity into consideration. You want to choose a position that deposits sperm as close to the cervix as possible. Plus, good baby-making sex is better than uncomfortable baby-making sex. It's more important that you enjoy having sex than it is to have sex in a position you absolutely hate."
Remember, while it isn't vital for a woman to reach orgasm in order to conceive, some experts suggest that contractions, which accompany an orgasm, may help carry sperm into the womb.
The most important thing to remember is well-timed ntercourse. Having sex at the right time matters more than position. "As such it is usually recommended that couples start having intercourse three or four days before ovulation," Dr. Hickok says. "The best study on the relationship between timing of intercourse and chance of pregnancy found that this is the optimal time to begin trying. Having intercourse every other day during this period is adequate. Having intercourse more frequently is not detrimental. Fresh sperm will survive in the woman's reproductive tract for five or six days."Want to see more?
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Shall We Baby Dance? by vileta on 12/02/2009 01:19AM
thanks alot for the tips. i'm totally new on this and it helps me alot