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- Sex every 2–3 days covers the fertile window without exact timing.
- Extra focus around fertile signs is optional, not essential.
- Legs-up and special positions are myths.
- Look for fertility-friendly lube if you need it.
There’s a lot of pressure around “getting the timing right”. The good news: you don’t need military precision. The NHS’s advice is refreshingly simple.
If you have sex every two to three days throughout your cycle, you’ll almost always have sperm waiting during your fertile window – no tracking stress required. If you like data, you can add a bit of extra focus around your egg-white discharge days or a positive LH test.
Myths you can ditch
MythYou have to lie with your legs up after sex.
There’s no good evidence for this. Sperm that make it into the cervix get there quickly. Cuddle as long as you like, but no gymnastics required.
MythCertain positions help you conceive.
No position has been shown to improve your chances. Choose whatever feels good.
A note on lube
Some lubricants may make it harder for sperm to swim. If you need lube while trying, look for one labelled as fertility-friendly, and chat to a pharmacist if you’re unsure.
- Only on ovulation day
- Sex every 2–3 days
- Twice a day all month
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B. Sex every 2–3 days
Every 2–3 days keeps sperm available across the fertile window without the stress of pinpointing one day.
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