Baby-making positions

Legends abound when it comes to sexual positions for baby making. Everybody has their opinion and whilst there hasn’t been a conclusive study into the best sexual positions for baby making, there are logical steps you can take. The idea is to make sure the sperm gets as close to the cervix as possible, and gravity can play a big role.

Many experts agree that the missionary position (man on top) is the most effective as it allows deeper penetration and gravity brings sperm closest to the cervix. Some women swear by putting a pillow under their hips to angle the cervix towards the greatest concentration of semen.

Some experts suggest that women stay in bed (in a horizontal position) for up to an hour after intercourse as this allows the sperm additional travel time up the fallopian tube towards the egg. If you have a tipped uterus, (or need a bit of variety) having sex from behind (on all fours) can help as this gives sperm better access to the cervix.

Positions to avoid
Avoid straddling your partner or the woman on top position, sitting or standing as these positions cause the semen to leak out and may result in fewer sperm making their way to the egg.

Stress
Baby-making can actually be very stressful especially if you don't fall pregnant as each month goes by. Lots of couples find it a strain to 'feel sexy' when there is so much pressure involved. Although we have suggested some positions that can help with 'baby-making', having sex however you and your partner feel comfortable is always the best idea. Try not to think about it as possibly making a baby and if possible relax. Use our ovulation calendar to work out which days you are most fertile over the next twelve months. Now all you have to do is book a weekend away so you are both relaxed and have as much sex as you like! You don't have to have more sex then normal (but you can if you want) but make sure you are having regular sex, so every two to three days throughout your cycle, to optimise your chances of falling pregnant.

If you have any unanswered questions, use our answers page to gain wisdom from other mums or our resident experts for all those issues or queries you may have when trying for a baby.

Last Modified: 26/04/2007

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By Vixxx666 8 months ago

On my back with a pillow under my bum and legs in the air! haha. Not very dignified tho! LOL

*worked twice for me now! I should add lol.

By Vixxx666 8 months ago

On my back with a pillow under my bum and legs in the air! haha. Not very dignified tho! LOL

By MingoMayo 8 months ago

I think DH and I were in whichever positions but not likely the boring old missionary. We did that the first months, then this last month, because it was our first month TTC after a break and we were on holiday we did everywhich way we fancied. I did do the bum on a pillow too, but we had done that other months as well - I honestly think it had nothing to do with bums on pillows or doggy/missionary/upside down with bells on positions, and more to do with the fact that we were happy, relaxed, going with the flow and having s3x instead of 'making a baby'.
:) xxx

By crazylady 8 months ago

I did the whole pillow thing and legs in the air thing for 2 years, didn't work. A walk n the countryside did however ;-) lol xxxx

By Nicole1993 8 months ago

legs in the air worked for me on 2 occassions , and ejaculation is not always fast each man is different some shoot it out fast some dribble i was informed of this by my consultant

Oh well my OH is def a shooter :L:L So think we'r fine. This month I conceived Im pretty sure we did the least likely positions. I conceived on hols n we did the whole kamasutra HAHA (bit of a overexageration but yea..). Just enjoy!! And maybe prop your ar$e onto a pillow for those "dribblers" lol xxx

By kerrie anne 1 years ago

legs in the air worked for me on 2 occassions , and ejaculation is not always fast each man is different some shoot it out fast some dribble i was informed of this by my consultant

By amy.omar 1 years ago

i didn't do any of these things when i fell with both of my sons, my youngest was just one night on the sofa :) x

charlie08 lovely story

By Nicole1993 1 years ago

Does this really work then? I knew bout the positions bit but sticking your legs up after? I sit with my bum in the air raised on my hips but thats simply cause I dont want anything ruinin the sheets :L (tmi sorry). Think il start doing handstands from now on. Any other position tips apart from missionary that you's find to work? xxx

By janie000 1 years ago

I have a different opinion to this, I was told at my fertility testing that legs in the air and pillow under the bum is nonsense. They told me that ejaculation is so fast and forceful that no amount of lying on your back or legs in the air will make any difference it simply comes down to the fastest sperm getting there first and by the time you stand up that sperm will be already well on it's way to where it needs to be. I was told that by 3 different doctors. I also watched a documentary called 'the great sperm race' that confirmed this. TMI but I was standing up when my son was conceived, I know this because it was a quickie on holiday that did the trick. It's simply down to timing. xx