Although there are a number of days in the month when you are more fertile, there has not been a lot of high-quality research into whether timing sex around the 'fertility window' increases your chances of pregnancy. Having regular, unprotected sex every 2 to 3 days without contraception will give you the best chance of success. More than 9 out of 10 couples will get pregnant within two years. If you find that regular sex is too stressful or if you are unable to do it for other reasons, working out the time you are most likely to be fertile in the month makes sense. This is sometimes referred to as your 'fertile window' and there are various ways that you can work out when it happens for you. As long as the man ejaculates into the vagina, sperm can travel through the cervix and womb to the fallopian tubes where it can fertilise the egg. Sexual positions that allow for deep penetration are likely to be the best for conception as they allow the sperm to be deposited as close to the cervix as possible. The missionary position lying down, woman underneath the man, face to face is often recommended for this reason. There is no science or research that proves or disproves either of these suggestions above. It is completely up to you whether you wish to try these ideas out.


Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
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Congratulations on your pregnancy! The next several months will be a time of growth literally and figuratively , wonder and change. Speaking of which Hopefully, you've committed to a smoke-free, alcohol-free pregnancy both for your own health and that of your baby. And, hopefully, you've talked to your health care professional about diet and exercise, your work routine and any signs or symptoms that might spark worry. But have you thought about your sex life? Yes, sex. Clearly, sex is happening, it can be satisfying and safe, and it can strengthen the bond between a couple. Some women seem to want to have more sex during their first and second trimesters-although not their third. That's not to say that late pregnancy sex is entirely out of the question!
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But after clearing that up, you might be wondering how to make the whole thing work. As your tiny baby bump blossoms into a full-fledged belly, not every position might be comfortable — or satisfying — for you and your partner. Even though having sex while pregnant might seem like unfamiliar territory, there are still plenty of positions that will feel good. And you can use them up until the very end. The not so good? As your pregnancy progresses, you might find that your ever-growing belly gets harder to maneuver around. So feel free to stick with the go-tos that you and your partner liked best before finding out you were expecting. Things can start to change once you reach your second trimester and beyond.
Has pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? Or is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what you need to know about sex during pregnancy. If you want to get pregnant, you have sex.