a bit of a taboo question

[MurphyTaylor]

I know this subject is rather taboo everywhere but does masturbating affect chances of conception at all? I've heard than it's good for men to masturbate because it strengthens the sperm or something like that but does it have any other positive or negative? And what about the woman masturbating? Could that be positive or negative?

 

[Jaxvipe]

I believe for men its good to do it but obviously not while you are ovulating. Because then the sperm will be "fresher". For women I dont really see it making any difference but I dont know for sure anout that.

 

[littlebird28]

My doc said no masturbating for the hubs, but obviously only on the days we planned on having sex. We tried to have sex 3 times a week so I think if he masturbated on the off days he might be a little "drained"! Its actually good for the woman to orgasm after (or at the same time) the man has orgasmed. It pumps the sperm towards the cervix like a train...sounds graphic, but true! I noticed it stayed in a lot longer that way.

 

[MrS. MaBrEy]

the more times a week your hubby ejaculates the less strong his sperm will be...if you guys were going to take a break, say during AF and go a few days without then it would be good to clean the pipes but other than that it does more harm than good....unless you want to turkey baste yourself you on the other hand can go for it as much as you want...doesnt really matter either way.