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No! There is no specific position that increases the chances of conception. As long as penetration is complete and ejaculation occurs inside the vagina, any position is effective.
After intercourse, there is no need to do a handstand or raise the legs—sperm quickly travel into the cervix and uterus on their own. The key to conception is timing intercourse around ovulation, not a particular position.
General information, not a diagnosis: talk to your doctor about your own situation.
Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Antoine Béclère and Jean Verdier University Hospitals
No, as long as regular sexual intercourse is maintained, masturbation does not negatively impact fertility.
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No “vacation effect” boosts fertility. More frequent sex on holiday does raise the odds, but timing intercourse around ovulation is what counts.
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Yes! While there is an optimal fertility window around ovulation, ovulation timing is not always predictable.
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