The frequency of intercourse generally should be that which the couple considers most enjoyable. However, during the time of the moth when ovulation takes place, the most advantageous frequency of intercourse is every other day (i.e., every 48 hours). The reason for this interval is that sperm should survive for 48 hours within the woman's reproductive tract and the egg should be subject to impregnate for 12 to 24 hours.

ANS: Unfortunately its probably NOT such a good idea because it may well lead to further damage to the bowel or rectal lining. Especially if you have Proctitis (as opposed to colitis, or I.B.D).

You should wash as soon as possible. A shower is probably your best bet in this case. Make sure that you use soap and water as the soap will wash away most residue left behind from the semen and the torn condom. Try to refreain from douching as the procedure may actually push substances further in. If you're concerned about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), you should see your doctor and get tested as soon as possible.

soon as you feel like it and there is no pain. Women must take precautions not to become pregnant for the first 2 years after surgery.

Yes, you can. And sex doesn't have to be full intercourse to get pregnant. Close genital contact without penetration could put you at risk of an unplanned pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection. Remember, some STIs may not have symptoms. Your health is important. If you are having any kind of sexual contact including oral sex, you owe it to yourself to have an STI check-up. For women, it is also very important to have a routine Pap test.

After surgery, it takes time to regain your strength as well as confidence in your new knee. Most people feel able, physically and mentally, to engage in sexual activity about four to six weeks after surgery. Although individuals vary in their healing rate, at the four to six week point the incision, muscles and ligaments are usually sufficiently healed to consider resuming sexual activity. Talk to your surgeon if you have any questions regarding this.

Infertility is defined as the inability to establish a pregnancy after trying to conceive for 1 year. Impotence or erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection. Premature ejaculation is more difficult to define but is generally described as recurrent ejaculation with minimal stimulation before the person wishes. These conditions may be related in some patients or may occur independent of each other.

To increase the chance of conception, it is best to have intercourse the day of the LH surge as well as following three days after. A faint line (or a faint positive test band) does not indicate a positive result for an LH surge. While the presence of a faint line on a pregnancy test may indicate a positive result, a faint line on an OPK is always negative. Please refer to the images on our instruction pages to interpret results.

middot; Some couples worry about having intercourse during pregnancy. They may be afraid that it will cause a miscarriage. For a healthy woman with a normal pregnancy, intercourse is safe into the last weeks of pregnancy. You and your partner may want to experiment with different positions that may be more comfortable for you. If you are having problems in your pregnancy, your health care provider may advise you to limit or avoid intercourse as necessary.

Female sexual dysfunction is a new area of scientific study and at this time little is known about its causes. It is not normal for women to experience discomfort during sexual activity or intercourse. However, there can be numerous reasons why intercourse may be painful for women and it is a common complaint. Physical reasons may include low androgen levels, lack of arousal and lubrication or internal structures such as cysts on the walls of the vagina.

Another thing to keep in mind is that there is more to this than just your physical recovery. For many women who have just had a child, sex is the last thing on their mind - and their partners need to understand that between sleep deprivation and hormones, a woman's body is a bit of a war zone for a while after delivering a baby. Each couple must work through this particular issue in relation to the physical and emotional state of the new mother.

Usually you can have intercourse anytime after an IUI. We suggest waiting 48 hours to resume relations if you had any bleeding during the IUI or if a tentaculum is used.

There is no evidence that intercourse causes miscarriage or premature labor. You may be sexually active until your water breaks unless your physician instructs you otherwise. Lubricants such as Astroglide or KY Jelly are not harmful.

Answer: It is OK to continue intercourse unless told otherwise by your individual physician or if it is painful. There is more detailed information in your Great Expectations Book on page 28.

Pregnancy can happen any time that sperm is ejaculated or pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's sexual organs. Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at risk of becoming pregnant.