Scientists say couples planning a pregnancy must take their time in bed

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In real life encounters, medics evaluated the number of moving sperm in the samples. This, they said, is a good indicator of fertility.

In real life encounters, medics evaluated the number of moving sperm in the samples. This, they said, is a good indicator of fertility.

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New Delhi: In an era when everything is instant and most people are in a rush, spending hours in bed has become a one-off while ‘quickies’ or shorter and quicker rounds of sex have become more common. But according to a study, these quickies may not necessarily be the recommended or wise course of action for couples trying to conceive or get pregnant. According to doctors at the University of Sheffield, prospective parents must focus on enjoying themselves beneath the sheets for optimum success and this works by boosting sperm count in men as they get excited.

Why are quickies unfit for conceiving a baby?

Explaining this conundrum in the Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology journal, experts evaluated 63 sperm donors who gave several samples in a clinic. They discovered that the count was 58 per cent higher when men watched virtual reality pornographic material. Experts said that this could be because it made them feel that they were part of it rather than just watching.
In real life encounters, medics evaluated the number of moving sperm in the samples. This, they said, is a good indicator of fertility.

It was noted that if men did not ejaculate for 14 hours after watching pornographic content, they produced 33 million extra mobile sperms. Therefore, this study proved that having a good sex life could boost a couple’s chances of conceiving a baby. Experts said that getting pregnant must not be about having a quickie on the day of the month when the female counterpart is ovulating. Evidence suggests that men produce better sperm samples for conceiving when they are more aroused.

How to boost the chances of conceiving a baby?

According to doctors, there is a lot that couples can specifically do to boost their chances of conceiving a baby. These include:

  1. Abstinence from fast food
  2. Avoiding trans and saturated fats, simple carbs and hidden sugars
  3. Quit smoking
  4. reducing stress
  5. Abstaining from alcohol
  6. weight loss
  7. Having sex regularly, especially at the time of ovulation

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness program or making any changes to your diet.

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