How To Conceive a Boy - Methods

Timing the intercourse

Since Y sperm move faster and have a shorter lifetime than X sperm, it is recommended that couples wondering how to conceive a boy have intercourse as close to ovulation as possible, usually no more than 24 hours before ovulation to no more than 12 hours past ovulation. As timing the intercourse is important, knowing when you ovulate is crutial. Ovulation Predictor Kits can be very helpful. There are several brands of ovulation predictor with a large price range. But in general, they are quite inexpensive.

Intercourse position

As Y sperm are very fragial on the way from the vagina to the fallopian tube, and cannot travel as far as X-sperm, deep penetration will deposit sperm closer to the cervix, which not only allows more aggressive Y sperm to get a head start in fertilization but also makes it easier for Y sperm to reach the fallopian tube.

Improving your cervical mucus quality

As Y sperm are very fragial, you can improve your cervical mucus quality to make Y sperm survive longer distance. Some dietary supplements can help thin out cervial mucus that is too thick, thus improving the odds of conceiving a son. Some of these dietary supplements are primrose oil, guaifenesin tablets, and potassium supplements. But if you decide to use dietary supplements or over-the-counter medications to help you conceive a baby boy, it’s strongly recommended that you discuss your plan with your healthcare provider. Many over-the-counter supplements can cause unintended side effects or interactions with other prescription medications.

Changing your vaginal PH

Since highly acid vaginal PH will kill off the Y sperm, you need a low vaginal PH to conceive a boy. You can test your PH using PH strips. Changing your diet can change your PH. You can do some research online or read some books on how diet can influence your PH.

To summarize, all how to conceive a boy method depends on all the factors below:

1. Know when you ovulate

2. Your and your partner’s diet

3. your cervical mucus quality

4. Sexual positions

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