When you are trying to conceive, the days during your period are a chance to focus on preparation. Paying attention to your cycle now helps you understand how your body works and gets you ready for ...

Stress during the first week of your menstrual cycle can affect ovulation by raising cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. This article examines how early stress alters hormone balance, what ...

Which ovulation tests are best? Conceiving a child can be a challenging process for many people. Still, ovulation tests can help make the process a little easier, whether you are having trouble ...

How does ovulation affect a woman’s desire for sex? This is a controversial question, and it has stimulated debate for at least half a century. When I taught a course in human sexual behavior, way ...