The truth is that there is only one way to absolutely guarantee having a boy, and that is by having IVF which includes pre-implantation gender selection. Even then, there is no way that a pregnancy can be guaranteed following the process, as a relatively small number of IVF procedures lead to a healthy birth.

However, there are a number of simple steps you can take which will tip the balance in favor of conceiving a boy.

Firstly, male sperm has different characteristics to female sperm and harnessing these qualities is one way which can help. Male sperm is smaller and faster than female sperm, but does not live for as long as female sperm. Using this information to our advantage will not guarantee having a boy, but certainly will improve the odds. So what can you do? Once you know when ovulation is happening (and the safest way to check this is to use an ovulation predictor kit) you should aim to have intercourse on the day of ovulation itself and the following day. Having intercourse on the days before ovulation will maximize the chances of conceiving a girl, as the longer lasting female sperm will still be hanging around, waiting for the egg to be released whilst the short-lived male sperm will have died off.

Although you cannot guarantee having a boy, taking advantage of the pH levels of the vagina can also help. Male sperm prefers alkaline conditions and the pH level near the cervix is naturally alkaline. Therefore, having intercourse using methods which involve deeper penetration, so the sperm is deposited near to the cervix is a good idea. Also, the vagina is known to become alkaline following the female orgasm, so if the woman has an orgasm before ejaculation, this can also sway the odds. Some couples decide to use weak alkaline douches before intercourse and this is very much a matter for the individual to consider as douching can sometimes cause bacterial vaginosis.

For further information on how to guarantee having a boy, then please visit my website Pick Your Baby's Gender. Here you will find details of a system based on scientific principles which can help you have your son.

Rather than being one of the many couples who leave matters to chance, take control and be proactive.You can easily learn how to fall pregnant with a boy and not be left with that "what if" feeling for ever.

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