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Let's get physical: how often should I have sex?

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Join me as we uncover the secrets of baby-making timing and frequency. Curious about the impact of intimacy on sperm quality? From decoding fertility signs to finding that sweet spot for conception, this episode's got all the insights you need to supercharge your journey to parenthood. Let's make boosting your fertility a whole lot more fun!

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[00:00] Why timing sex can save you a lot of effort
[00:25] Best time for conception explained
[01:00] Sperm need to arrive before your egg is released
[02:00] Cervical mucus and fertility signs
[05:00] Effect of abstinence on sperm - it swings both ways
[08:00] Frequency of sex & sperm quality. In summary, here's what you gotta know.

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*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)

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