Choosing The Gender Of Your Baby – The Shettles Method

The Shettles Method is a baby conception idea to help determine a baby's gender. It was developed by Landrum B. Shettles in the 1960s.

Based on his theory, a couple could affect the chances of conceiving a baby boy or a baby girl. Proponents claim between 75 and 90 percent effectiveness, but experts do not agree that the method works.

Concept of The Shettles Method
According to the theory, male (Y) sperm swim faster than female (X) sperm. Male sperm are also more fragile than female (X) sperm. Further to that, acidic environments don’t favor Y sperm, therefore, in acidic environments; it is more likely to make conception of a girl. There are 3 suggestions in The Shettles Method:

1. Timing of Intercourse
To conceive a baby boy, intercourse should take place closest possible to the moment of ovulation so the faster, Y-sperm reaches the egg first and achieve conception. When trying to conceive a baby girl, the couple should seek to have intercourse 2½ to 3 days before ovulation.

2. Sexual Position
Shallow penetration, together with depositing the sperm close to the entrance favors girl conception because the area is more acidic, which inhibits the more fragile Y-sperm. To allow the Y-sperm to arrive the egg first (supposedly swims faster), there should be a deeper penetration, so as to avoid the acidic area and deposit the sperm at the least acidic area near the opening of the uterus.

3. Orgasms
Female Orgasm favors male sperm because they make the vaginal environment more alkaline.

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