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Can having sex everyday during fertile period be counterproductive to conceive?mixed messages online?is it better to have sex every other day instead?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can do either.: Some people recommend sexual intercourse every other day for a higher amount of sperm. But it is ok to do it daily if you like.

Answered 10/27/2017

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