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Legs up after sex... myth??

31 replies

surreygirl1987 · 10/09/2017 21:44

Hi all. I'm 30, just married, I've just started ttc and am on cycle 2! Been reading up all I can - mumsnet is so helpful. However, so many wonen mention putting their legs up aftet sex, or using a pillow. Is this helpful or not? I would prefer not to take the sexiness out of sex... I can only imagine my dh's face if I did that!! However, if it does help I'm keen to try anything that will give an advantage! I currently go for a wee a few mins after sex (had a horrible uti once... keen never to repeat that!) but am I risking our chances? Struggling to find proper research on this... thanks in advance.

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user1493413286 · 10/09/2017 21:59

I did it and was pregnant in the second month. Probably makes no difference but my theory was that there was more of a chance of it 'stayed' there longer and can't hurt!

Mrsjones17 · 10/09/2017 21:58

I have been doing it but in cycle 10 so don't think its a definite it will work...however can't harm?!

StaplesCorner · 10/09/2017 21:56

I did it for both of mine. Can't hurt eh? Those were the days when I could get my legs really really high!!

NYConcreteJungle · 10/09/2017 21:52

I stayed on my back for a while, my legs weren't up.

MosaicMind · 10/09/2017 21:50

I did it, fell preggers almost immediately. Took me by surprise we didn't have to try for very long. I put it down to the legs up technique!

Peppapogstillonaloop · 10/09/2017 21:45

Anecdotally I think it works. Did it with all three of mine!

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