JAKARTA - The circulation of myths about sex and pregnancy in the community sometimes causes fear to make someone paralyzed to do certain things. Instead of being too afraid, it would be nice to first check the truth of the myth below!
Myth: Orgasms interfere with pregnancyFact: Dr. Lauren Streicher, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University, United States, says that actually having sex while pregnant will not harm the fetus in the womb. In fact, it is very safe to do and can make pregnant women feel good.
Myth: Lifting both legs after sex makes you get pregnant fastFact: Overall, this position will hold the seminal fluid longer around the cervix, so the chances of the sperm to fertilize the egg are higher. When having sex during the fertile period, the cervix is very friendly to sperm. So, in any position, fertilization can occur.
Myth: The woman on top position makes it difficult to get pregnantFact: It's not certain. However, there are several positions that are recommended, such as positions that can make semen last longer around the cervix. Namely, the missionary position and doggystyle, because the penis can penetrate the maximum. This style is also great for women with the uterus back.
Myth: Sex in the morning speeds up pregnancyFact: In the morning, sperm is in very good condition. Stronger and more numerous than usual. However, the timing of sex does not affect the chances of getting pregnant. In fact, 80% of women who are married, get pregnant within 6 months.
Myth: Age can determine a woman's fertilityFact: The age of 20 years is the peak of fertility, in your 30s the fertility rate will decrease.
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