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Most women have been ovulating since middle school—but how many of us can actually explain what’s going on? We’re familiar with our periods, of course. But ovulation is often a more mysterious phase ...

Ovulation is an important process during the menstrual cycle, which can determine whether you are able to get pregnant, and when. Although many of us learned in health class that unprotected sex at ...

The body triggers the release of an egg from the ovaries. Once that egg starts its journey towards the uterus, it only stays viable for 1 day. However, sperm can live in the uterus and fallopian tubes ...

Ovulation typically occurs once a month. It usually happens halfway through the menstrual cycle. This can vary based on cycle length. Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from one ovary. This ...

Implantation occurs around 10 days after ovulation, following the release of an egg. Signs of implantation can be very subtle. Some women have very light spotting, known as implantation bleeding, or ...

Using lubricant is a great idea for most sexual activity, but for couples trying to conceive, it can be especially useful. Trying to conceive (TTC) often means reducing sex to a routine experience on ...