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Should sexual intercourse be frequent?

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Yes! While there is an optimal fertility window around ovulation, ovulation timing is not always predictable. Therefore, the more frequently a couple has intercourse, the higher their chances of conception.

A good recommendation is to have sex about three times per week. There is no need to have intercourse multiple times per day, as this does not significantly increase the likelihood of pregnancy. Regular, stress-free intimacy is the best approach for maximizing fertility.

General information, not a diagnosis: talk to your doctor about your own situation.

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Written by

  • Prof. Arash Rafii

    Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Genetic Medicine

    Sidra Hospital

  • Prof. Michaël Grynberg

    Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Antoine Béclère and Jean Verdier University Hospitals

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