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10 (Dumb) Ways to Get Pregnant

Posted by Cole Gamble

I will get you pregnant.

 

Let me rephrase that.

 

There are some interesting claims out there on techniques to increase your chances of pregnancy. A lot of it is likely bull, but definitely interesting. Personally, I have only two techniques to increase pregnancy:

1)       Have sex.

2)       Repeat.

But some argue it’s more than that, such as:

 

1) "Missionary position. Studies suggest the missionary position allows for deepest penetration, thus releasing sperm closer to the opening of the cervix."

 

2) "Fertili ‘Tea’ with vitex." Yeah, right. “Tea.” What do you want to bet the secret ingredient “vitex” is just another word for vodka?

 

3) "Intercourse at least every other day." Oh, that’s the secret. And here we were doing it only once a year.

 

4) "Post coital position. Women should relax on their back after intercourse with their hips upward in the doctor recommended position for 15 minutes allowing sperm easier access through the cervix."

 

5) Involves some sort of a kilt. If it's for dudes, we're not wearing it, no way.

 

6) Yoga. Remember, yoga is magic. And who doesn’t want a limber baby?

 

7) "Avoid artificial sweeteners." But I want Splenda babies!

 

8) "Hot baths. Studies indicate they may paralyze or hinder sperm. Cool surroundings offer the highest sperm and motility count."

 

9) "Avoid scrotum pressure." I’m on board with that one.

 

10) "Cleaning products." I have to stop spraying my wife with Windex while we’re doin’ it.

 

 

 

Have you ever used any of these? Did it work?

 

Thanks to Nerve for finding these.

 

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Comments

 

elohveeee12 said:

ok, so i was reading this. and laughing on the inside... ya know where it isn't hilarious, but it is slightly amusing. Until I read the last one, which i did while taking a sip of water.

if i need a new computer i am sending you the bill.

but seriously the last one is hilarious.

February 6, 2009 2:12 AM
 

Alex said:

Sex every other day is pretty key actually.  I know a lot of people who were just having sex around when they thought they were ovulating.  But, since their schedule wasn't what they thought it wasn't working.  After 2 months of every other day sex they were all knocked up and a bit kinkier than before.  

February 10, 2009 11:10 AM
 

constellation said:

Hahaha....splenda babies. Awesome.

February 10, 2009 11:25 AM
 

Dana said:

How about..."have sex when it is the least convenient time in your life to get pregnant...like when you're going through a divorce."

Worked for me!

www.piecrustpromises.com/.../meet-the-play-2.html

February 10, 2009 12:07 PM
 

Molly said:

Clearly you've never had to deal with infertility-- when things aren't working optimally, "Have Sex. Repeat" just doesn't cut it. I'm glad it was so easy for you.  For me, it took a whole lot more.

February 10, 2009 12:09 PM
 

Lula said:

Utiliti-Kilts are hot. In addition to keeping the boys nice & cool for maximal sperm production (see "Wear boxers, not briefs" suggestion), hotness = increased chance of sex. Never say never, Cole.

http://www.utilikilts.com/

February 10, 2009 12:28 PM
 

Debbey said:

It must be nice to have no problems whatsoever with infertility.  Really, what does that feel like?  I wouldn't know.

This is by far and away the most offensive thing I have ever read here, and I don't think I'll be coming back.

February 10, 2009 1:40 PM
 

Manjari said:

I've had fertility issues, and I agree this is kind of hard to take. It's just not that easy for everyone.

That said, the bit about "Splenda babies" was funny.

February 10, 2009 2:20 PM
 

Cole Gamble said:

I'm sorry Debbey and you're welcome to not return, but I believe you completely missed the point of this article. This is not making fun of the infertile. This is making fun of the snake oil solutions and advice foisted upon those with pregnancy difficulty.

Your rage should be directed at those would would waste your time and give you false hope. The makers of "Fertili Tea" are taking advantage of those who desperately want children. There are plenty of legitimate ways one can improve their chances at pregnancy, but none of these are legit. I am trying to help you avoid these scams and false promises.  

Incidentally, why would you assume my wife have had no problems with fertility? I make a joke about sex, but never suggest that we are baby making juggernauts. In fact, my wife and I went through two emotionally painful miscarriages before our first child. That is private business I don't normally air publicly, but since you think you know me due to this one article, I wanted to set the record straight.

February 10, 2009 2:27 PM
 

hilarious!!! said:

Molly, Debbie and Manjari - wow ladies, talk about a downer... lighten up a bit, it might help you get pregnant.

February 10, 2009 2:43 PM
 

Manjari said:

hilarious!!!,

I feel that I was light enough.

Also, you are an asshole!

February 10, 2009 5:09 PM
 

Cole Gamble said:

Manjari, whom are you referring to as an asshole?

February 10, 2009 5:23 PM
 

Laure68 said:

I also had a lot of trouble conceiving. There are so many claims out there about what you are and are not supposed to do, with very little proof. Sometimes you get 2 conflicting pieces of advice. First I heard have sex as much as possible, then every other day. Then I heard this "dilutes" the sperm too much, so try and determine you ovulation date, don't have sex for 4 days before this, and then have sex every other day. Jeesh.

Really the worst product are those ovulation kits. There was one month where we did not have sex when the kit told us, and can you believe that is the month when we conceived our son!

February 10, 2009 6:34 PM
 

elohveeee12 said:

my fiancee and i are in the process of trying to concieve again, it has been 3 or 4 months since we decided to try. and this is still funny to me.

i have seen so many articles on this site with comments like that. people get too worked up over stupid things, or things that were meant to be a joke... take a chill pill and stop taking things so personally.

February 10, 2009 7:15 PM
 

Manjari said:

Not you, Cole!

I was addressing "hilarious!!!"

February 10, 2009 7:21 PM
 

mchaos said:

Eh, I tried for two years, and eventually had two rounds of fertility drugs and IUI.  I'm not offended by have sex, repeat.  It'd be great if that had worked for me.  Works for lots of people, including people who don't want kids.  The way I figure it, is this way I get to continue thinking of sex as a purely recreational thing for my husband and I, that has nothing to do with babies. ;)

February 11, 2009 4:17 PM
 

rona said:

awesome...8z cool.....i loce 8

February 11, 2009 10:35 PM
 

rona said:

awesome...8z cool.....i love 8

February 11, 2009 10:35 PM
 

terri said:

hi my name is terri me and my defto partner are trying to have a baby I have taken blackmores concive this is our 5th mouth in trying and we have had one misscarriage can any one point in the right way now  

March 3, 2009 3:21 AM
 

Jennifer said:

Get a grip, fellow infertility-plagued women. It really is very funny, all those things they tell you to do that of course don't do a damn thing if you have a real medical problem going on there. And if you don't find it funny, well, heck, not everything is aimed at *you*. If nobody is setting out to offend you, why bother being offended? Colossal waste of time.

March 6, 2009 3:07 PM

About Cole Gamble

Cole Gamble’s writings on the crimes of Willy Wonka, man-eating beds and tales from his cringe-worthy life appear here on Babble, the humor site Cracked, The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post and Salon. He is working on a book entitled, Conquer Everything! A Self Help Book to Destroy All Other Self Help Books and Grant You Mastery in Everything.

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