Infertility

Falling Back in Love with Sex After Trying to Conceive

A common misconception about trying to conceive is that the “trying” part is fun. But what people don’t understand is that even though you’re having a lot of sex, it’s depressing sex. And this can affect your relationship both while trying to get pregnant, and beyond. Today we’re talking about how to reconnect with your partner after you’re done trying.

A New Spin on At-Home Sperm Testing

Did you know that male factor infertility accounts for over 30% of infertility cases? That’s why our friends at Trak created the first FDA approved at-home sperm fertility tracker. Read on to learn how easy (and helpful) it is to test your sperm quality and quantity at home. It’s a serious game-changer!

4 Questions to Ask Before Pursuing Egg Donation

Deciding to move forward in your fertility journey with donor eggs is a big decision and requires a lot of self-reflection and tough discussions. Today we’re sharing 4 questions you should be asking yourself before pursuing egg donation.

Is Exercise Safe When Trying to Get Pregnant?

Does exercising increase or decrease your chance of getting pregnant? With a range of information out there, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed. In this piece, Jackie Dayton shares some research and information on how to safely exercise when trying to conceive.

The Easiest Way to Help Other TTC Warriors

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with FertilityIQ, who is making it easier for infertility warriors to make educated decisions about their fertility care. And there’s a really easy way *you* can help them help as many other warriors as possible.

Stix: Our New Favorite POAS Partner

Peeing on a pregnancy test starts as a fun, exciting experience at the beginning; but it then devolves into an emotional trigger we fertility warriors face month after month. That’s why we’re so thrilled that our new partner, Stix, has created a more discrete, less judgmental type of pregnancy test.

Positivity: How Much is Too Much?

The infertility community is known for being an encouraging, hope-filled community, usually cheering one another on with positive messages like “Never give up!” But is there such a thing as too much positivity? Psychotherapist and fertility coach Cristina DiBartolomeo discusses what happens when positivity while TTC turns toxic.

Losing My Best Friend to Infertility

Infertility can spark tension in even the strongest friendships. Today Fruitful founder, Elyse, shares how she lost her childhood best friend to the feelings of jealousy that were kicked up in their friendship as she faced infertility.

Using Castor Oil Packs for Infertility

When you’re trying to get pregnant, there are a lot of holistic changes you can make to your routine before going down the IUI or IVF path. A really simple, affordable (yet kind of odd) thing to try? Castor oil packs.

Trying to Conceive While Being “Type A”

When you’re trying to get pregnant, everything else in your life gets put on hold. This lack of control and structure is tough for even the chillest people, but it can be downright torture for those of us who have “Type A” personalities.