TTC - sex every day of ovulation or every 48 hours or what??

Question

Ive heard it all, TTC - should have sex every day, every other, wait until ovulation and then every 48hrs
Ive also read the articles that contradict eachother... if you have intercourse every day I know that there isnt as potent of semen but I would think it wouldnt matter because there would be that much more... Any proof either way is more likely to get you to conceive?

Answer 1

If the man is young and healthy and a low sperm count isn't suspected then everyday during the fertile time is fine. We got pregnant the first month we tried with my daughter, and the 2nd month of trying with this pregnancy by having sex everyday during my fertile period. I read that you have a 22% chance of conceiving when having sex everyother day, and 25% chance if sex is everyday.

Answer 2

My doctor says every other day before ovulation and then the day of ovulation. Although she says you most likely won't conceive on the day of or anytime after that day. Sperm live around 3 days inside a woman so that is why the every other day thing comes into play. Also every other day works well if you husbands sperm counts is low so he has time to build up a supply. More men have this problem than you think so it would be wise for your husband to get checked. Good luck ttc!

Answer 3

I think it depends on your situation. If you dont know when you will ovulate (perhaps if you are someone that could ovulate anytime between CD 14 and CD25) then I would thing every other day, just so you arent wearing your self out or hurting yourself doing it everyday for a week or two, but if you ovulate fairly consistantly and know when it is coming, I would do the everyday for 3 or 4 days leading up to it.

Ive tried the 2nd one (trying to do it everyday up to it) but I think I was miscalculating when I ovulated, so now we are trying the everyother day thing.

Answer 4

No proof really... I am sure I read the same articles.
There have been studies that show no more % of having sex every day or every other...
If your husband/boyfriend has normal sperm then it should make a difference. If he has a low sperm count then everyother day.
I am sure you are fine. The more the merrier... I mix it up... I will have sex wed. skip thursday, have sex friday and saturday...

Good luck!

Answer 5

I was told by my Dr that every other day at ovulation time would do the trick...as every day the semen supply wouldn't be as strong.

Answer 6

Every other day should be good. Unless your's is like my hubby...could do it twice a day and still have a build up...ugg..guys. hehe Anyway, sperm can live up to 4/5 days. Thats what my doc told me anyway. Good luck!

Answer 7

Yes, most definitely enough. As my dr told me, "anything more than every other day is purely recreational." Good luck to you :)

Answer 8

Have sex three times a week.

Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.

2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.

Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and don’t require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.

3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).

Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Don’t wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partner’s sperm will last longer than your egg and you don’t want to miss an opportunity by waiting.

4. Don’t rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.

A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.

5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.

Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.

6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.

7. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.

8. Have enjoyable sex.

Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the man’s sperm count.

9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.

The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Don’t get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.

10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice.