How to Increase the Chance of Having a Boy

If you are trying to conceive and hoping to increase the chances of having a boy, there are several ways you can nudge fate in that direction. While it is the successful sperm that determines the sex of the baby, there are ways that parents do try to influence the outcome. However, doing so is hardly an exact science. The good news is, regardless of what you do, you have at least a 50 percent chance of getting the gender baby you want.

Instructions

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      Forget about watching your salt when you start thinking about trying to conceive. While too much salt is no good for anyone, a study by Fiona Mathews, Paul J Johnson and Andrew Neil published in the July 2008 edition of "The Proceedings of the Royal Society" suggested that higher maternal levels of sodium and potassium increase the chances of having a boy.

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      Refrain from any sexual activity for at least a few days before trying to conceive. This helps to promote a higher sperm count, which is linked with conception of boys. The male should also avoid hot baths and tight underpants during this time, for the same reason.

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      Drink coffee. Don't overdo it, but a cup of coffee for the father-to-be before beginning the following activities seems to give male sperm a temporary boost.

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      Have sex during ovulation. This occurs only once per cycle and can be noticed because of a thick vaginal discharge that looks and feels like egg white, often combined with increased sexual feelings. It can be tough to pinpoint the exact moment of ovulation, but you should be able to tell within a day or so if you watch for the signs.

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      Use deep penetration, especially at the moment of ejaculation, so the sperm will arrive at the destination as quickly as possible. The vaginal environment can be mildly acidic, which is more conducive to female sperm, so the quicker the sperm can get out of there and reach their destination, the more you increase the chances of having a boy.

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      Focus on the woman, too. Orgasm temporarily releases alkaline chemicals, conducive to male sperm, in the cervical area.

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