On the web, there are a lot of charts, especially when it comes to motherhood. One of the most popular: positions to promote conception. But… Is it believable? Can it be?
When the desire to have a child assails us, we are suddenly ready to do anything to give nature a little boost. We become more receptive to advice of all kinds and we start searching the internet, forums and blogs, looking for a miracle solution to get pregnant quickly… Among these infallible tricks, we find lists of positions to adopt to stimulate fertility.
But is there any truth to that? We asked doctor Pierre Miron, president of Fertilys.
Myth or reality?
Dr. Miron's answer may disappoint some people: “To my knowledge, there are no studies that can confirm that a particular sexual position favors or hampers fertility. From a physiological point of view, when penetration is complete, there is no reason to believe that the probability of conceiving is different, whatever the position. »
This isconfirmed: so this is a myth.
Even if no sexual position can promote conception, Dr. Miron still makes a general recommendation. “Without having very solid evidence,” he says, “women are advised to stay in bed for at least 5 to 10 minutes after coitus. Either way, it's always psychologically good for the couple to hug a little before resuming daily activities.”
In short, to put the odds on our side, you simply have to multiply sexual relations during ovulation.
Positions
That said, nothing prevents us from reviewing some of the “supposedly” effective positions, according to our research on the Internet. For fun, here are the most popular ones.
The doggy style: The woman is placed on all fours and the man on his knees, behind her. This position would optimize penetration and promote more efficient ejaculation…or so some couples claim.
The Spoon: Madame is lying on her side and Monsieur is behind her. This position would be preferred because it would allow the man to stay longer inside the woman, after coitus, thus promoting the ascent of the spermatozoa.
The missionary: The woman is on her back and the man is lying on her. A rather comfortable position that requires no gymnastics. It is found in the charts consulted on the web because it would allow amaximum penetration and would carry sperm very close to the cervix.
The wheelbarrow: As its name suggests, one of the two partners is the wheelbarrow. Here is the woman. The man picks her up by her legs and penetrates her from behind.
Bamboo Pose: Here it's easy: it's the missionary position with a slight variation. The woman wraps one leg (or both) around her partner's neck.
But remember: no scientific study shows that these positions are more effective for having a baby!
