First off, let me say that there is absolutely no shame in using a sexual lubricant. Many women do not produce enough vaginal lubrication to make sex comfortable. Some women need it and some women don’t, but in the end what is important is that you are able to enjoy intimacy with your spouse. Now that we have that cleared out of the way, let’s talk about using lubricants when you are trying to get pregnant. Can lubricants hinder conception? Are there safer alternatives? Non-spermicidal lubricants are safe to use when your are trying to get pregnant. One tip is … Continue reading →

This was a question asked in our trying to conceive forum. It turns out that it can help, if your problems conceiving are affected by the cervical mucous. So how does it work? Well, the active ingredient in Robitussin is guaifenesin. This drug works by thinning the mucous when you are sick and stuffed up or coughing, which relieves the symptoms. In addition to thinning the mucous in your head, the drug also thins the cervical mucous. This can create a more hospitable environment for the sperm. If you are under a doctor’s care for infertility, your cervical mucous quality … Continue reading →

Cervical mucus is a very important component of conception. Without it, sperm has no chance of ever reaching the egg. Cervical mucus aids conception by protecting the sperm from your body’s acidic environment and providing easy transportation to the egg. There is nothing quite like it; it can’t be replaced with artificial lubricants. Cervical mucus changes throughout your cycle. As you approach ovulation, it becomes thick and white. You may notice globs of it on the toilet paper after you wipe or you may find it in your underwear as you approach ovulation. If you are trying to conceive and … Continue reading →