Sex for pregnancy
When you have sex to get pregnant, there are many important facts and statistics to consider. Ovia Health has helpful details on fertility aids, sex, contraception, and more. You can also learn to track your ovulation cycle and other important details with Ovia Fertility.
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What you can and cannot control when TTC
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Health and wellness
Five things you should have learned in Sex Ed
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
If you think you’re having a miscarriage, take these steps
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
Trying again
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy loss
The details about sex after miscarriage
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
The ABCs of TTC: The acronyms you need to know when trying to conceive
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Health and wellness | Mental health
Managing anxiety while TTC
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Things condoms can’t always prevent
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Male fertility
The talk: your partner and fertility
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Reproductive health | Menstruation
Can I really conceive on my period?
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Reproductive health | Sex and intimacy
Spicing up TTC sex
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Could you have a sperm allergy?
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What’s the lifespan of sperm after ejaculation?
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Pregnancy tests
Does a negative pregnancy test mean I’m not pregnant?
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Five signs you might be ovulating
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Is more sex better when TTC through intercourse?
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Can cervical position predict fertility?
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Am I timing sex correctly?
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The 24 weirdest fertility myths
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Can saliva hurt sperm?
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How to time sex correctly if you’re trying to get pregnant
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
Should I wait a day between sex when fertile?
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
How can cervical fluid problems affect conception?
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Will having orgasms help me conceive?
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
Should I lie on my back after babymaking sex?
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18 tips to get pregnant faster that actually work
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What are the best sex positions for conceiving?
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Lifestyle changes that may boost your fertility to improve your chances of conceiving
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How to use Ovia Fertility
How to use your fertility chart
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How to use Ovia Fertility
Are you TTC? How Ovia can help you conceive faster
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How to use Ovia Fertility
What should you track when trying to conceive?
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Difficulty getting pregnant | Infertility
Causes of infertility
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Reproductive health
What you need to know about birth spacing
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Miscarriage: what it is, why it happens, and how it can affect future pregnancies
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Over one year of TTC
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception health
A healthy lifestyle today can lead to a healthy pregnancy tomorrow: what you can do now
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Nutrition to promote fertility
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Keep it sexy: How to stay satisfied and not stressed when you’re trying to get pregnant
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Health and wellness | Exercise and movement
Exercise and fertility
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Reproductive health | Birth control
Getting pregnant after birth control
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Fertility signs
When exactly can you get pregnant? All you need to know about the fertile window
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Fertility signs
Conception planning and your fertile window
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
7 stubborn fertility myths we’re ready to retire
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Difficulty getting pregnant
Getting pregnant: How long should it take?
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How to use Ovia Fertility
How you can benefit from tracking your fertility if you’re TTC
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Have better sex by connecting with yourself and your partner
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Learn to communicate better in the bedroom and really connect
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How to use Ovia Fertility
How Ovia can help you be your healthiest, happiest self
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Learn about when you ovulate: One egg’s epic journey
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Reproductive health | Ovulation
When your cycle’s out of sync: how travel can affect ovulation
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
Endometriosis
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Reproductive health | Sex and intimacy
How to ask for what you want in bed: It’s sexier (and less awkward) than you might think
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Trying to conceive (TTC) | Preconception planning
Learn about conception: Babymaking 101
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Reproductive health
Using Ovia to track your ovulation – even with an irregular cycle
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Reproductive health | Reproductive issues and conditions
What you should know about the Zika virus
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Trying to conceive (TTC)
Fertile window for eggs and sperm
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How to use Ovia Fertility
Tracking fertility during the fertile window
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Reproductive health | Sex and intimacy
Painful intercourse: Causes and prevention
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Health and wellness
Causes for green or yellow vaginal discharge
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