Morning may be the best time to have sex for conception, at least as far as sperm are concerned. Some studies have suggested that sperm count and quality are slightly higher early in the morning, which may mean better odds of conception if they're deposited right after a good night's sleep.
But the time of day could be just as important—if not more so. Recent research suggests that the best time to try to conceive is before 7:30 a.m. That's when male sperm concentrations are higher. (More sperm equals more chances for one to meet up with an egg.)
If you want to get pregnant and you have regular periods, the best time to have sex is the day before you ovulate. You also have a good chance of conceiving in the five days leading up to as well as on the actual day of ovulation. Basically, the more often you have sex during this window, the better.
Scientists discovered that there was pretty much no difference in the odds of getting pregnant between the group that got up and moved around and the one that went on short bed rest.
For healthy semen samples collected between 5:00am and 7:30am were found to exhibit a statistically higher sperm concentration, total sperm count and a higher percentage of normally shaped sperm, compared to samples produced later in the day.
Samples collected between the hours of 5am and 7.30am were found to display a statistically higher sperm concentration, total sperm count and a greater percentage of normally shaped sperm, when compared with samples that were collected later in the day.
Some believe that lying on your back for 15-20 minutes after sexual intercourse ensures better chances of survival for every last sperm. However, there's no scientific evidence to support this claim. Conception can occur even after three minutes of sexual intercourse.
The highest pregnancy rates occur in couples who have sex every day or every other day. Have sex near the time of ovulation. If having sex every day isn't possible — or enjoyable — have sex every 2 to 3 days a week starting soon after the end of your period.
4. Lay down and relax for a few minutes after sex. Standing up or going to the bathroom after sex may pull sperm away from their destination. So, lying on your back for 15 minutes or so after sex may help keep sperm moving in the right direction.
Having vaginal sex every 2 to 3 days will give you the best chance of getting pregnant. Sperm can live for 2 to 3 days and this means there will always be fresh sperm in your system when you ovulate (release an egg).
45% of young couples (under 35) will conceive after three cycles of unprotected sex. 65% of couples conceive after six cycles of unprotected sex. 85% of couples will conceive within the first year of regular unprotected sex.
The next time you have sex, the number of sperms is not as much as the first time, but the quality of sperm remains stable, and that quantity is enough for fertilization to occur. This proves that having sex twice in a row is still possible to get pregnant if there is no reasonable protection.
Many couples assume they'll get pregnant quickly. Although over a third of healthy couples will get pregnant in the first month of trying1, it's also perfectly natural for it to take up to a year for a couple under 35 and in good health to conceive.
If you're trying to conceive, the best times to have sex are: In the three days before ovulation: In this scenario, sperm will be “waiting” for the egg to come down the fallopian tube.
Some couples try to 'save up' sperm for the ovulation period, and then barely have any sex at all through the month. Whilst it's true that you're most fertile during this time, you should still try to conceive every two or three days regularly throughout the month to maximise your chances.
Most couples will get pregnant within a year if they have regular sex and don't use contraception. But women become less fertile as they get older. The effect of age on men's fertility is less clear.
Your most fertile day, and the day you are most likely to ovulate on, is the last day of egg-white cervical mucus. You can also track your ovulation hormone using at-home ovulation tests (sometimes called an ovulation predictor kit, or OPK).
Get to and maintain a healthy weight.
That's why it's important men eat healthy food and get regular physical activity. This includes eating plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, which might help improve sperm health. Try cooking a healthy meal or going on daily walks together to make it more fun!
Sex after ovulation
Remember as well that the day after ovulation is one of the best days for the chance of conception, so there's no need to stop having sex, and in fact every reason to carry on. Research has also found that regular sex is beneficial for the health of sperm.
While delivering at age 35 and older is officially considered “advanced maternal age,” Dr. Kalish notes that in reality, there's no “magic number” for being at-risk for complications. “A healthy 38-year-old could have an easier pregnancy than a 20-year-old who has multiple medical issues,” Dr. Kalish says.
Fertility treatment
Some fertility drugs work by stimulating a woman's ovaries, which can sometimes cause them to release more than one egg. If sperm fertilizes both of these eggs, this can result in twins. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can also increase the chance of conceiving twins.