Myth 1: Daily Sex Ups Your Chances

Having sex every day, or every other day, will not increase your chances of conception, despite what your man would have you believe. (“Let’s make a baby” is my husband’s new, favorite come-on.) To up your chances, you should actually aim to have sex during the time in which you’re ovulating -- generally the 11^th to 17^th day of your menstrual cycle. How do you know when you’re ovulating? If your cycle is fairly regular, you can download a menstrual calendar app to your smartphone, you can order a (pricey) ovulation kit, or for free, you can keep an eye out for the physical signs of ovulation. [WomensHealth.gov]