Weird and wacky ways to boost your fertility from around the world
If you’re trying to conceive it can be quite stressful. Most women rely on a healthy diet and regular exercise to increase their fertility, but others will go to any lengths to have a baby. Here are some wonderful ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant from around the world. We are slightly skeptical about their chances of success, however… Research commissioned by Holland & Barrett
Sleep on the Dorset hills
If you nap on the 180ft grassy figure of the naked Cerne Abbas Giant it's believed you'll be able to conceive. According to the Office of National Statistics, the surrounding areas in South West England have the highest birth rates in the country.
Drink baboon urine
The high level of oestrogen in a baboon's urine is thought to stimulate fertility by preparing your ovaries to become more sperm-friendly. Tribal communities in Zimbabwe swear by urine with beer as a cocktail for parenthood. Mmm…
Get wet in Hungary
The Watering of the Girls festival in Holloko, Hungry, which dates back to the 2nd century AD, is believed to cleanse and empower women with the gift of fertility. Women dressed in traditional clothing flock the streets and get buckets of water thrown at them by local men. Pencil it in!
Beetle juice shots
Apparently, the poisonous juice of the Spanish fly is one of the world's oldest aphrodisiacs for natural fertility used by the Ancient Romans. It causes irritation and increases blood flow to your genital area, so your sexual desire will hit the rooftops. But the side effects include scratching, convulsions and the possibility of death.
Eat bird's nest soup
The Asian delicacy of eating a swiftlet bird's nest is thought to get you in the mood for love. The nests are made solely out of the bird's saliva - no twigs, branches or leaves. It's used as an infertility treatment by Chinese herbal practitioners - simply soak the nest overnight and add chicken stock. You may need some salt handy if you're trying this. It's said to have an acquired taste.
