Dr Marilyn Glenville claims one sex position, more than any other, will boost a couple's chances of getting pregnant
As
sex positions go, missionary is probably considered the most traditional.
But if you're trying to get
pregnant, it's the way to go.
At
least that's the view of fertility expert Dr Marilyn Glenville.
Increasingly,
couples are waiting later to start families, choosing instead to focus on their
careers in their 20s and 30s.
But
as women hit their fertile peak between the ages of 23 and 31, one in four
couples now have problems conceiving.
So,
they need all the help they can get.
Improving your diet, abstaining from drinking
alcohol and
avoiding caffeine will all help your chances, say experts.
However, Dr Glenville says your choice of sex
position plays
a part, too.
She told Daily
Mail Online :
"The man-on-top position has the best chance of getting a woman pregnant.
"The
rationale is that this position allows for deep penetration so the man's sperm
can be ejaculated as close to the cervix (the opening of the womb) as
possible."
"This
gives the sperm cells a flying start on their long journey."
Although
there is no scientific proof backing Dr Glenville's claims, she offers an
explanation, saying the closer the sperm cells are to the egg boosts their
chances of reaching it.
Citing
logic, she says that any position that "goes against gravity" - the
woman on top, or having sex sitting or standing up - will
"discourage" the sperm's journey.
Another
option is the man entering the woman from behind, with her kneeling in front of
him and her bottom higher than her head, according to Dr Glenville.
However,
'spooning' is a no-go because the "penetration angle is not so deep".
Other
experts, including biologists Robin Baker and Mark Bellis, claim the woman's
ability to orgasm can make a difference when it comes to conceiving. mirror.uk
