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10 (Dumb) Ways to Get Pregnant

Cole Gamble — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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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Evangelical Preacher Urges Congregants to Have More Sex

Hannah Tennant-Moore — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Addressing his congregation of 20,000, Rev. Ed Young urged his married followers to spice up their love life with some increased intimacy. "And when I say intimacy, I don't mean holding hands in the park or a back rub," the Texan evangelical preacher clarified. After all, Young reminded his flock, sex was God's idea in the first place.

More sex, Young has frequently argued, means that you "will perform better at work, leave a loving legacy for your children to follow and may even prevent an extramarital affair."

I think I kind of like this guy. As I've pointed out elsewhere, evangelical teens are more sexually active than almost any other religious group. This kind of open talk about hot sex in marriage is necessary if the church wants to keep teens committed to abstinence.

Young challenged his congregants to a "congregational copulation" (hot!): seven days in a row of lovemaking for the Lord. And the results, judging from the looks of Madeline and Rob Hulsey (pictured), were nothing short of miraculous. On the Sunday after the challenge was issued, Young's wife, wearing tight jeans and knee-high black boots, said that at the end of this "sexperiment," many of the congregants were "smiling."

As for single people, Young suggested eating chocolate cake. 'Cause that's sort of the same as physical intimacy with another human being....

Photo: New York Times

Evangelical Teens' Very Active Sex Lives

Nightly Nookie (and a book deal) Saves Your Marriage

Adrienne Martini — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:30:00 GMT

If you can't hack always being within 15 feet of your spouse like "spiritual partners" Michael Roach and Christie McNally, you can take another, sweatier approach. But you best have your agent on the line during the afterglow.

Two new books about married couples who seek greater intimacy by committing to as much sex as possible for a year are coming (heh) to shelves near you. One couple did the deed 101 straight days; the other rocked the post-nuptial mattress 360+ plus days. Both sets claim that they rediscovered new heights of intimacy and ecstasy throughout their journeys.

Which begs the question - will you and your honey feel the same level of attachment if you don't write a book about your year of sex? Or is a royalty check the first step on the path to carnal enlightenment?

Photo credit: Mitchell Funk/Getty Images

Dads Rule: New Data Tells Us Fathers Matter (A Lot)

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:11:00 GMT

Ok so we know sometimes dads get a bum wrap. We've heard them take note of their minority status in the blogosphere. We've read that they sometimes feel like "just a paycheck." And we know several groups have formed in Britain and the U.S. to insure father's rights in custody battles. There is no doubt that fathers are often under-appreciated, sometimes deservedly so.

But have you ever been a single parent? I have and I'll tell you what. It sucks. Don't get me wrong. Being in a lousy relationship with an unhelpful parent partner can be terrible too. But when you are in a relationship with a good father, the relief is immense and the yoke of motherhood can become downright manageable.

The father-child relationship is incredibly crucial to the healthy development and maturation of kids into adulthood. A recent study found that the quality of the father-child relationship is predictive of success in intimate relationships in adulthood. I've seen my children with and without an active father person in the home. And the difference is immense. So maybe I should seriously consider that request for a "man space" after all.

Sex Tips for Parents: First Things First, Get a "Shag Lock"

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:03:00 GMT

It's not a secret that having a baby can throw a big, huge, flaming Molotov Cocktail into your sex life. The six weeks of recovery, the tiredness, the leaky boobs, the co-sleeping...it's not exactly conducive to "making sexy time."

But what happens when the kids are older? You're not as tired and the friskiness has returned. You and your partner might be gearing up for a little morning lovin' while Barney is on when all of a sudden a 2-foot-tall, 28 pound person is at the foot of the bed asking for "ceweal." (Performance anxiety anyone?)

The solution? A "shag lock," says one mommy blogger. Seriously. Read the link and find out how you can save your sex life for $1.69. You're welcome.