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Top Sperm Friendly Lubricants

Sperm friendly lubricants are important when you’re trying to conceive. Learn more about the top sperm friendly lubricants here.

Charting Cervical Mucus for Pregnancy

Throughout your menstrual cycle, your cervical mucus will change in its amount, appearance, and consistency. Tracking these changes can help you time sex for pregnancy, and may help you pinpoint ovulation. Learn more about charting your cervical mucus changes here.

Triphasic Body Basal Temperature Chart as a Sign of Early Pregnancy

Many women, including myself, scan their BBT charts each month in search of early pregnancy signs. One coveted BBT chart pattern is what is known as a triphasic chart. What is a triphasic chart? And is a triphasic chart a reliable early pregnancy sign? Find out in this article on triphasic charts as an early pregnancy signs.

Detecting Implantation Signs with a Body Basal Temperature Implantation Dip

Are there implantation signs you can detect? One sign women look for is an implantation dip on their body basal temperature charts. What is an implantation dip? Is it a real sign of implantation and early pregnancy? Learn more here.

Christmas Tradition Ideas for Those Without Kids

Can you truly enjoy and celebrate the holidays without kids? Yes, absolutely. Get tips on child free Christmas traditions, especially for those without children.

When To Have Sex When Taking Clomid

Many people wonder when they should have sex when taking Clomid. It's easier than you think! Learn how to know when to have sex when taking Clomid in this quick tip on getting pregnant.

Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

Early pregnancy signs are something that every woman obsesses over during the two week wait. Learn more about early pregnancy signs and symptoms, and how they are not really good indicators of pregnancy.

Conception Sex Quiz Answers

These are the answers to the Conception Sex Quiz. Learn what you need to know about conception sex here, then test your knowledge with a fun quiz!

Pregnancy Symptoms Quiz

Are you experiencing pregnancy symptoms? Could you be pregnant? Take the pregnancy symptom quiz.

Is My Period Normal?

Take this period quiz to learn if your menstruation and menstrual cycles are normal or irregular.

Top Free Fertility Calendars Online

Looking for a free fertility calendar? Check out these top four fertility calendar programs.

Am I Infertile? Quiz

Wondering if you might be infertile? Think you have symptoms of infertility? Take this "Am I Infertile?" Quiz and find out.

How Is Conception Sex Different Than Just-for-Fun Sex?

Is conception sex any different than sex for fun? Not really, but there are things you can do to improve your chances for conception.

In the Mood? You May Be Ovulating!

Who knew sexual desire could be a sign of ovulation... Nature does know what it's doing! Read more about an interesting study on sexual desire and signs of ovulation.

Doctor-Prescribed Sex During Fertility Treatment

Needing to have sex on demand, or doctor prescribed sex, during fertility treatment can be anxiety-provoking. Here are ways to cope.

Trying to Get Pregnant and Getting Your Period

Getting your period when you're trying to get pregnant is rarely easy. It's normal to feel anything from anger to frustration and sadness. Get coping tips for getting your period when you're trying to get pregnant here.

IVF Pregnancy

What can you expect during an IVF pregnancy? After months of trying to get pregnant, finally you are thanks to IVF. What happens now? Learn about what to expect during the early days of your IVF pregnancy.

Coping with Fertility Test Anxiety

Fertility test anxiety is a normal, albeit uncomfortable, part of infertility.

How to Deal With Baby Shower Invitations

Dealing with a baby shower invitation is typically the last thing you want to do when you're living with infertility. How can you handle the invite? Here are some coping tips on how to answer a baby shower invitation.

You Know You’ve Been Trying to Conceive for Too Long When …

Trying to conceive can truly turn your life upside down. How would you answer the question, "You know you've been trying to conceive for too long when..."? Share your answer, and read what others have responded here.

Tips for Holiday Shopping When Coping with Infertility

Holiday shopping can be difficult when you're coping with infertility. When you're out shopping, it can feel like everyone is either pregnant or has children. Here are some coping tips that may make holiday shopping less stressful when coping with infertility.

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