Ovulation can be detected by various signs not readily discernible by anyone other than the woman experiencing them. Women nearing ovulation experience changes in their cervix and the mucus it produces along with their basal body temperature.

Many women also experience secondary fertility signs including Mittelschmerz (pain associated with ovulation), a heightened sense of smell and sexual desire in the days immediately leading up to ovulation.

Some studies suggest women subtly improve their facial attractiveness during ovulation.

Once your egg has been released from the ovary, it is swept into the fallopian tube. Sperm that reach the egg while in the fallopian tube surrounds it and releases a digestive enzyme to weaken the wall of the mother egg. When a sperm penetrates the outer wall of the egg, the race is over. Having sexual intercourse any other time of the month to get pregnant is less productive because of this narrow window of opportunity.

This is why the KNOWHEN® Advanced Saliva Ovulation Test is an excellent monitoring tool when you want to become pregnant. It is reusable everyday which saves you the cost of buying single use ovulation test strips and also comes with a lifetime guarantee.

To increase your chances of conceiving through a natural contraceptive method, you should know your ovulation cycle which can vary from person to person.

Sperm can only live up to 72 hours, so having intercourse within 72 hours before ovulation, the day of ovulation, and/or the day after ovulation can significantly increase your chances to conceive, but only if you know your ovulation cycle.

Learn more about our Advanced Saliva Ovulation Test which includes a Fertility Monitor App giving you a natural contraceptive for family planning.