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Hello, i am a 34 yrs old female, this is my q':
did you ever hear of a situation where a woman's pelvic muscles and \ or vagina muscles are to LOSE to be able to conceive? because obviously after ajaculation, the sperm needs to travel all the way inside and STAY there. i've noticed that when me & my boyfriend have sex & he ajaculates inside, it looks like literally all of it drips out of me. even if i lie on my back, when i get up i would be able to literally see the sperm dripping out of my body, and the amount is large. that's why im thinking its all coming out. Thank you for your time.

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Bracha,

No, I have never heard of a woman's pelvic muscles affecting her ability to conceive.

Gravity is the problem here, not your pelvic muscles.  This is a common occurrence.  Typically the best solution is to elevate your hips on a pillow or other such surface for 20 minutes after intercourse to maximize the sperm's ability to enter the reproductive tract.


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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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