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When we talk about the best time for conception, we’re not talking about the phase of the moon or the alignment of the stars; we’re talking about planning to have sex at certain times to increase the odds that you’ll hit the day when an egg is present and ready to be fertilized. Why do you have to plan? Well, not all women have 28-day menstrual cycles — the average menstrual cycle is 38 to 35 days — and ovulation doesn’t always occur on day 14 of the cycle.

Ovulation does, however, always occur 14 days before the next period is due, or, to be more accurate, your partner’s period starts 14 days after ovulation occurs. You can figure out the best timing for your conception efforts in several ways, which we explore in the following sections.

The countless apps available for both iOS and Android devices that allow women to track their cycles, predict ovulation days, and help determine when they’re most fertile can simplify matters. Better still, the more info your partner enters into the app, the smarter it gets about exactly when she should put down that phone and hop into bed with you. Tracking cycles with an app is a lot more sophisticated than tracking them with a boring old calendar, and it could be more fun and effective to boot.