How often have intercourse when trying to conceive?
My husband and I are actively trying to conceive our first baby. We want to maximize our chances. How often should we have intercourse when trying to conceive, especially around the fertile window? Any tips would be helpful.
I used to panic and think we had to do it every single day to get pregnant! But my doctor reassured me that having intercourse every 2 or 3 days is actually perfect to keep the sperm quality good. Just relax and enjoy the process.
My mother told me to not overthink the dates and just keep a happy mind. Practically, doctors say every alternate day during your ovulation period is best. Don't make it feel like a chore!
With my PCOS, we had to be very methodical. Having intercourse every alternate day during your fertile window (around day 10 to 18 of your cycle) is usually best. Don't stress too much about doing it every single day, as it can exhaust you both.
Focus on keeping your energy up and eating low GI foods. Having intercourse every alternate day during your ovulation week is more than enough. No need to stress your body out with daily pressure.
I felt so much pressure to get the timing perfect every month, and it was draining. Once we stopped obsessing and just did it every 2 days around my fertile dates, it finally happened. Trust your body and take it easy.
