Conception 101

Fertility is gender ambivalent—yet so often it’s a burden that falls on the shoulders of cis-het women in couples, even when male fertility makes up half of the problem… and even when it comes to fitting baby-making sex around busy schedules. Lauren Berson, CEO and founder of the digital fertility...

When my wife and I began trying to conceive, I was immediately sucked into the all-consuming world of “TTC” (trying to conceive) forums, peeing on sticks, and wondering if every hankering for a pickle was a very early pregnancy craving. It’s easy to become obsessive when you’re working on creating the biggest transition of your life and it feels like your success depends on your online research skills.

Deciding to try for a baby can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your life. It is the choice to create a family and look forward to a future of loving your child and experiencing life with them. While trying to conceive (TTC) can be very...