Archives for June 2006

Many couples fear that too much sex may reduce their chances of conceiving a baby. The basis for this fear is the belief that the man should conserve his ejaculate until the actual time of his spouse’s ovulation. However, this fear is unfounded and there is no scientific basis to support it. It is simply not true that less sex increases the chances of successful conception. In … [Read more...] about Does too much sex prevent conception?

Future dads, who are trying to conceive, would do well to avoid the following things: Hot water baths: Heat around the testicles may affect a man’s ability to conceive. One reason why men have testicles that hang outside the body is that it makes them cooler and improves their capacity to produce healthy sperm. Soaking in a hot bath or spa will therefore adversely affect … [Read more...] about Conceiving a baby: Things future dads should avoid