In today’s episode I share the top 4 reasons why you’re not conceiving. Tune in to this special solo episode to discover how you can use fertility awareness techniques to optimize your chances of conception, and an important discussion about sperm quality! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of having healthy sperm, healthy eggs, healthy cervical mucus and a healthy body in order for conception to occur  Why women need to remember that fertility issues are not always their fault, but can sometimes fall on their partner  How you can mess up your chances of conception by relying on rhythm method thinking  Why it’s so important to get your timing right when trying to conceive Why cervical mucus is so important in the conception process  The vast majority of sperm that men produce are abnormal even from the healthiest men How the best days to have sex when trying to conceive are when you have cervical mucus  How ovulation kits can possibly hurt your chances of conception Why your change in temperature does not predict ovulation How the pill is a temporary bandaid for menstrual problems and how that can affect your cycle when you get off of it to try and conceive  The average time it takes for your body to normalize after coming off the pill  How much sperm is optimal for natural conception What makes up an optimal sperm analysis  Lifestyle changes and nutrient supplements that can improve sperm quality Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!