Notice that you’re more attracted to men with deep Barry White-type voices during Week 2 of your cycle? A study out of St. Andrews University in Scotland reveals that women nearing ovulation prefer deeper male tones, since it indicates a higher level of testosterone that gives them better health and virility, which would be key if you wanted to conceive. But, this preference is short-lived! During non-fertile times in your cycle, women prefer men with a softer, more feminine voice, since it indicates a lower level of testosterone, which makes them more caring and more likely to commit to a long-term monogomous relationship.

If you and your partner are trying for a new addition to your family, the latest research reveals surprising ways to speed up the process:
* Up sperm count by taking your guy’s laptop off his lap: Laptop usage is the newest cause of male infertility. The reason? Heat from laptops can decrease sperm count and hinder motility, making it difficult to conceive, report Loyola University researchers. Have him rest his computer on a desk or on top of a book instead.
* Destress with yoga: When tense and anxious, your body pumps out an abundance of stress hormones, which lower your chances of conceiving by interrupting the production of fertility hormones, reveals a recent University of California, Berkeley, study. Luckily, yoga is a proven and easy way to lower stress hormones fast. To learn simple yoga poses anyone can do, log onto yogalearningcenter.com/asanas.
* Boost sperm with CoQ10: In a recent study, men with poor sperm quality who received 300 mg. of CoQ10 daily for 26 weeks had sperm with higher counts, better motility, increased density and changes that improved its ability to penetrate the egg, reports the Journal of Urology.

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