Fertility-Boosting Positions
Position 1: Copulation While Lying Face Down - A Market Trick
Some devise the trick of "lying in the same room" in the hope of maintaining a forward-tilted uterus, allowing the cervix to be immersed in semen, which they believe facilitates sperm entry into the uterus and naturally increases the likelihood of pregnancy.
Expert Commentary: Dr. Ye notes that among healthy females, approximately 60% have an anteverted uterus, while 40% have a retroverted uterus. In the absence of disease factors, both positions can lead to natural conception, negating the need to alter positions to enhance pregnancy chances. For conditions like pelvic adhesion or endometriosis, lying in the same room will not increase pregnancy rates. However, adopting a rear-entry position for sexual pleasure is a separate matter.
Position 2: Elevating the Buttocks After Copulation - A Helpful Tip
After copulation, elevating the buttocks is a common practice due to concerns that most semen may drain from the vagina, resulting in significant loss. This elevation is believed to prolong semen retention in the vagina, thereby increasing sperm entry into the uterine cavity.
Expert Commentary: Studies show that to immerse a woman's cervix in fluid, the vaginal fluid volume must exceed 30ml, which far exceeds the average ejaculate volume. Male ejaculation contains hundreds of millions of sperm, but only a handful reach the fallopian tubes, with just one successfully fertilizing the egg. Once fertilized, other sperm penetration is inhibited. Prolonging semen retention in the female body is thus insignificant. Instead, urinating and cleaning post-copulation reduces the risk of urinary tract infections.
Position 3: Handstand - An Extreme Attempt
This is the most challenging position, with some individuals even risking neck injuries to perform handstands, believing it aids conception by harnessing gravity to facilitate sperm migration into the uterus. Concerns about semen loss during withdrawal motivate this approach.
Expert Commentary: Sperm reach the fallopian tubes and fertilize the egg within minutes, influenced by vaginal pH, cervical mucus, uterine-tubal connections, and even progesterone. This complex mechanism can be disrupted by any factor, making the mere addition of gravity insufficient for successful conception.
Doctor's Advice: Harmonious sexual relations and a positive mindset are the cornerstones of conception. Emotional stress disrupts the pituitary-gonadal axis, altering hormone levels and hindering pregnancy. Couples should prioritize emotional connection and enjoyment during their conception journey, avoiding undue stress or burdensome practices like handstands after copulation.
