Fertility refers to the ability to become pregnant (or effect a pregnancy) through normal sexual activity, while infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year of regular intercourse without contraception. Infertility can affect either the male or the female partner and can have a number of [...]
The hallmark of modern technology is convenience and it can come with at a high price. Modern technology emits high levels of electromagnetic radiation, which is a definite hazard to optimum fertility and the developing embryo. The best way to protect your fertility and safeguard the health and wellbeing of you and your prospective family [...]
The link between alcohol and fertility has long been debated, however the expert consensus is that there is no safe level of consumption for a teratogenic substance (i.e. one that causes mutations and abnormalities) when a couple desires a healthy conception — and this is even of greater importance for couples challenged by fertility problems [...]
We may think the body controls its own processes and solely determines its destiny and how we feel on an ongoing basis. However, this is only partly true. It is in fact the mind (our brain) and the outward thoughts we manufacture, which end up creating the feelings that in turn manifest into concrete results [...]
I have recently mentioned how the effects of stress can negatively impact the body, thus putting a damper on fertility. Another way it can hinder your chances is via the mind/body connection.
That’s right! You can think yourself (in) fertile! It’s your choice.
Many couples become emotionally distressed when they facing conception problems. These negative emotions breed [...]
You may be trying to conceive, and although some couples report to experience a lull in their sex lives as a result of what can become the ‘trying to conceive’ rollercoaster and/or long standing infertility that they forget to enjoy the ride! It is important to reframe your thoughts around being intimate with your partner.
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