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Acupuncture and fertility - can it actually help?
Acupuncture for fertility is the only complementary therapy recognised by the HFEA, and evidence suggests it can be helpful in supporting fertility journeys. We spoke to Lora from Circe Health to find out more about this ancient therapy.
Béa Fertility Efficacy Results Are In!
Hello everyone, It’s a pretty exciting week here at Béa – the efficacy data from our Research Edition group of users is finally here... 🥁 39.28% pregnancy rate over 3 Béa Treatment cycles Here’s a deeper dive into the data: ...
How to support your partner when trying to conceive
When you’ve decided it’s the right time to try for a baby it’s natural to want it to happen as quickly as possible, and it can be upsetting if it’s not happening the way you’d hoped. Whether you’re trying to...
'Tis the season for boundaries | How to survive the Christmas period when you're TTC
Hello everyone,Happy Friday! It’s been one heck of a week, and as we race into the holiday period I wanted to share some ideas and strategies for looking after yourself over the holidays. It’s not an easy time of year...
How to cope with a negative pregnancy test
When you’ve decided to start a family it’s natural to want it to happen as quickly as possible, and it can be upsetting if it’s not happening the way you’d hoped. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for some...
Can acupuncture help my fertility? We asked our CEO to break down the benefits.
Hello everyone, It has happened. Andrew Huberman weighed into acupuncture and fertility. Ok, so he actually weighed into this topic in Episode 108 nearly 6 months ago (clearly I have some catching up to do). So, Dr. Huberman talks about...
NEW SURVEY: Thousands of Brits Seek IVF Alternatives To Get Pregnant
A new survey released for National Fertility Awareness Week has found that thousands of Brits are turning away from IVF to seek alternative fertility treatments. Thousands of Brits are turning away from IVF to explore different fertility treatments as they...
How to speak with your doctor about fertility
Talking to a GP about fertility can be difficult. However – your GP is there to help and support you. Here we discuss how to get the most out of your consultation. How to talk to your GP It can...
Navigating fertility can be confusing. And the terms used when we talk about fertility can be equally so. To help you, we’ve put together this list of the most common terms. Artificial insemination A procedure that involves directly inserting...
How do I look after my health when using the Béa Treatment Kit?
There are a lot of everyday factors that can influence your fertility. By optimising your health, you could be increasing your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy and baby. Here are a few things to think about that...
Obviously, the male orgasm is an intrinsic part of getting pregnant – whether it's in a vagina or into a collection cup – but what about the female orgasm? Orgasms and ovulation For males, an orgasm has to happen in order to release sperm to create a pregnancy. For females? Not so much. Ovulation occurs monthly, during
Trying to conceive can really take the fun out of sex and it's hard to feel sexy when you're timing intercourse to the day. One great way to get around this is masturbation. Masturbation allows you to reconnect with yourself (and with your partner) sexually. It can also help you to separate pleasure and conceiving, especially if your sexy time has lost its sex appeal.
Mutual masturbation either refers to touching yourself while your partner pleasures themself or when partners masturbate or use sex toys on each other. Like many other sexual activities, mutual masturbation is a way for partners to give each other pleasure or sexual stimulation.
National Infertility Awareness Week 2023
National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW) is almost over, but what have we learned this year? NIAW is a movement founded in 1989 by RESOLVE, with the mission to empower people and change the conversation around infertility. Its purpose is to educate the public about reproductive health and reduce the stigma that comes with fertility problems by talking about them openly.
Creating a positive workplace for fertility
Let's cut right to the chase. If you're an employer – regardless how big or small – here’s what you can do to support your employees.
Masculinity, virility and infertility
The unspoken toll of the toxic masculinity on men. A quick Google search or skim through your Instagram feed would probably leave you with the sense that infertility is a female health issue, experienced by – and talked about by – women.
BMI: The problem with simplifying health
Seemingly, BMI is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to quickly calculate an individual’s health. It is commonly used in fertility, to calculate if an individual could benefit from losing weight, which in turn can help increase fertility. However, many call into question the accuracy of this measurement.
Tick, tick, tock, goes the biological clock (or so they say)
The so-called biological clock has been referenced in almost every soap opera and sitcom since the 70s. The concept of a biological clock is based on the idea that we all have a ticking clock – or for some a ticking time bomb – inside of us, that we become increasingly aware of throughout our twenties and into our thirties.
You’ve got your mind on all things fertility, and you’re trying to decide if you should work out more. Or join Crossfit. Or (gulp) hire a personal trainer…
Embracing exercise for fertility
A quick Google search for “Serena Williams fitness routine” is enough to make most people shudder and while Serena might make it look like a piece of cake, we mere mortals don’t have to follow [insert clever cake pun here].
If you google search ashwagandha or dong quai you’ll find numerous blogs on how beneficial it can be for fertility and stress reduction. You might even be surprised to see it in some popular supplements or fertility teas. But what do we really know?
To steam, or not to steam, that is the question... We have a new well-being motto: “Just because Gwyneth Paltrow does it, doesn’t mean you should.” Vaginal steaming – a.k.a yoni steaming – is an alternative health remedy which involves...
What's going on in your uterus?
As International Women’s Day draws closer, you’re likely being bombarded with empowering quotes and inspirational messages but we want to help you feel empowered through education about your body and your fertility. So get ready…