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Sexual Positions and Fertility
The best positions to
conceive
In order for you to become pregnant, the man’s
sperm must be deposited as close as possible to the woman's
cervix.
Generally when a fertile man and fertile woman are trying to
conceive, sexual positions don’t make a big difference. If couples
are having problems conceiving, however, certain sexual positions
may help.
The best positions for conception aim to expose the woman’s cervix
to as much sperm as possible.
Experts therefore recommend that you avoid having sex in positions
that defy gravity (as this lessens the likelihood of the man’s
sperm reaching the cervix). Avoid having sex:
- while sitting
- standing
- with the female stradled on top
Try to reduce the amount of sperm that leaks out,
position the woman's hips so that the sperm stays inside, allowing
enough time for it to travel to the cervix. Some possible positions
include:
- The missionary position (man on top) is
believed to be good for conceiving as it allows for the
deepest
 penetration, placing sperm closer to the
cervix.
- To expose the woman's cervix to the maximum
amount of semen, the woman can also try elevating her hips with a
pillow.
- Rear-entry (man entering woman from behind)
can also deposit sperm close to the cervix and aid conception. This
position is particularly good for women with a tipped or tilted
uterus.
- Lying side-by-side is another way of
increasing the exposure of the cervix to sperm.
- Some research suggests that the female orgasm
is also important. The contractions that accompany the female
orgasm may help carry sperm further into the cervix.
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