What should be considered during intercourse around the ovulation period?

Generally, during ovulation period sexual intercourse should be combined with physiological characteristics and health needs, paying attention to personal hygiene, frequency of intercourse, choice of position, physical condition, and contraceptive or pregnancy preparation, so as to ensure both partners' health and align with fertility needs. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Personal Hygiene: Both partners should maintain genital hygiene before and after sexual intercourse. The external genitalia can be washed with warm water, avoiding the use of irritating cleansers. During the ovulation period, women experience increased secretions; failure to clean promptly may lead to bacterial growth, potentially causing infections such as vaginitis or urethritis. Incomplete cleaning in males may also carry pathogens, increasing the risk of infection for both parties.

2. Frequency of Intercourse: There is no need to excessively increase the frequency of intercourse during the ovulation period. Generally, once every 1-2 days is recommended. Excessively frequent intercourse can reduce the quality and quantity of male sperm, which may actually affect the probability of conception, and also increase the burden on both partners' reproductive organs, easily leading to local congestion and discomfort.

3. Choice of Position: Appropriate positions can be selected according to individual needs. If attempting to conceive, priority can be given to positions that allow sperm easier access to the cervix, such as elevating the woman's hips, to help sperm enter the uterine cavity smoothly. If not trying to conceive, the main consideration should be comfort for both partners, while also avoiding excessive force that may cause injury to the reproductive organs.

4. Pay Attention to Physical Condition: Both partners should pay attention to their physical condition before intercourse. If either partner has a cold, fever, or inflammation of the reproductive organs, intercourse should be avoided. At this time, the body's resistance is weaker, and intercourse may worsen the condition and potentially lead to cross-infection of inflammation, affecting the health of both partners.

5. Contraception or Pregnancy Preparation: If there is no immediate fertility plan, strict contraceptive measures must be taken during ovulation period intercourse, such as using condoms or taking oral short-term contraceptives, as the probability of conception is high during the ovulation period. Preventing unintended pregnancy helps avoid physical harm. If there is a plan to conceive, folic acid supplementation can be started in advance.

Regardless of whether there is a pregnancy plan or not, appropriate rest after intercourse during the ovulation period is recommended, avoiding immediate strenuous activity. Maintaining a relaxed mindset and avoiding excessive anxiety is beneficial for both partners' health and the progress of fertility plans.