Too much of a good thing?

[Alatariel]

I've heard mixed reports that too much of the ol' BD can make for less chances of concieving. Is this true? My DB and I tend to be fairly... active, and I'd hate to think that could drop our chances. But surely our bodies are made so that the more the better?

[Bexter11]

I've read mixed reports. Some say you should obstain for 6 days before your most fertile period. Others say this has no effect on the sperm count. I have also read that only having sex multiple times each day or heavy masterbation will reduce the sperm count?

Sorry, can't be of more help!

[Hels*Bels]

I was told by doctors that the man should not ejaculate for 1-2 days before ovulation, not sure about 6 days though... A man is not a camel ! :laughing:

[nicoleE]

i believe fertility specialists recommend once every second day around ovulation... his sperm does need to build up again to some extent or all he will be ejaculating (mainly) is seminal fluid.

Remember that sperm can live inside you for up to a few days so you will still be well covered! :p

[morganj]

We try and bd every second day when ttc. I've heard that you shouldn't bd any more than this.

[emma2938]

i read a study that said unless the guy has a low sperm count, then BD'ing every day is fine.

[chubbybubby]

Well where's the fun in that?? :) I guess we had better ease up on the practising! LOL!

[MilkOnTap]

Yeah, apparantly it can take up to 48 hours for a mans semen stocks to replenish (gee sounds like packing shelves at Woolies). Personally, when we are TTCing we go for it twice a day! Whoops! Ahhh well... Its all fun :hugs: