An ITV Lorraine survey has highlighted that couples DO believe that fertility is affected by sexual position.
The survey of nearly 1200 participants has shown that when trying for a baby, one in three (31%) believe the position they adopt during sex can affect fertility, with nearly a third (30%) of couples sticking their legs in the air to help them conceive.
When it comes to wanting to start a family, the Lorraine Baby Race survey has shown that of those asked, 30% took over a year to conceive, with 37% only having sex up to three times a month and nearly one in ten (8%) not having had sex in over 3 months.
Focusing on issues around infertility, the survey found that 3 in 4 of those asked know a couple suffering from infertility and the same amount suffering fertility issues due to male factors, ie low sperm count.
Fertility expert Zita West said; “The Lorraine Baby Race survey has highlighted interesting findings. Typically it does take the average couple 6 months to a year to conceive, so to see 71% of those asked take that long – it is to be expected.
When you are trying to conceive, the pressure to have sex makes the act some what mechanical – I see this a lot in my clinic – and particularly if a couple is going through IVF, it can often be the last thing they feel like doing. Essentially couples do need to have more sex – however I do not believe that sticking your legs in the air will aid the chances of conceiving – laying flat for 20 minutes could be more affective.”
Baby Race features on Lorraine, ITV, Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th October, 8.30-9.25am. www.itv.com/lorraine #thebabyrace
Full survey results;
* Do you have children?
Yes – 72%
No – 28%
* If yes, how long did it take you to conceive your first child?
Less than six months – 59%
Six months to a year – 12%
A year or more – 29%
If more than one, how long did it take with your second child?
Less than six months – 68%
Six months to a year – 13%
A year or more – 20%
Do you stick your legs in the air each time you try to conceive?
No – 70%
Yes – 30%
How often do you and your partner have sex?
At least once a week – 62%
Up to three times a month – 23%
Once a month – 7%
Less than a once a month – 7%
When was the last time you had sex?
Within the last week – 62%
Within the last month – 20%
Over three months ago – 11%
Over a month ago – 8%
Do you think sex position affects fertility?
No – 69%
Yes – 31%
Do you think diet affect fertility?
Yes – 77%
No – 23%
Do you know someone who is suffering from infertility?
Yes – 73%
No – 27%
Do you know someone struggling to conceive because of male fertility (eg low sperm count)?
Yes – 30%
No – 70%
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