Does Staying on Your Back After Sex Increase Conception?

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Q: Does staying on my back after sexual intercourse improve our chances of getting pregnant?

 

A: Staying on your back after sexual intercourse has never been proven conclusively to work. Women who get up right after sex can get pregnant as well as couples who do it standing up. However, there is no harm in staying on your back for 20 minutes afterward, so feel free to try it out.