Intercourse Timing Planner 💕
Get suggested days to try based on your cycle or LH surge.
Intercourse Timing Planner
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Estimates are educational, not diagnosis or medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician.
Timing intercourse around ovulation
Conception is most likely in the days leading up to and including ovulation. Because an egg survives for about a day after it is released, but sperm can live for up to five days inside the body, the fertile window spans roughly six days — the five days before ovulation plus ovulation day itself. Having sex during this window, rather than only on the single day of ovulation, gives the best chance each cycle.
How often, without the pressure
You do not need to have sex every single day. Every two to three days across the cycle keeps sperm counts healthy and naturally covers the fertile window, and many couples find that less stressful than trying to hit one exact date. If you track your surge with an LH ovulation kit, the two days after a positive result are especially fertile. To estimate your window first, try our ovulation calculator, and if timing has been a strain, the trying to conceive guide has gentler, evidence-based tips. This planner is for general guidance and is not medical advice.
FAQs
- How often should we have sex when trying to conceive?
- Every 2–3 days across the cycle covers the fertile window. This planner suggests specific days if you prefer to time it.
- Should we have sex every day in the fertile window?
- Daily is fine for many couples, but every 2 days is enough and may feel less pressured.