How to Have a Boy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Scientifically Maximize Your Chances of Conceiving a Son

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Summary: Scientific Data Weak.
Review: As an engineer, I have to say I found the scientific data offered in this book to be very weak. I recommend Dr. Shettles book over this one. You will notice if you read both, that the advice is almost the complete opposite from each other. I ended up using Shettles and got the boy and later the girl I wanted.

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Summary: Phooey
Review: Do you really need a son that bad you would have to "Scientifically Maximize Your Chances"?

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Summary: Phooey
Review: Do you really need a son that bad you would have to "Scientifically Maximize Your Chances"?

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Summary: it's a waste of money
Review: Dr. Young based his recommendations on a few empirical studies done in the 80s which are not described in particular details and offered no scientific explanation of the results of those studies. (I would not consider my money totally wasted if he did so). He advocates intercourse at 6 days before ovulation to get a boy whilst most (if not all) studies suggest that a sperm cannot live that long. Good luck to those who follows his instructions

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Summary: Sex Selection Research
Review: I am writing to discuss the research upon which How To Have A Boy is based. It is based upon research studies found in the New England Journal of Medicine and Fertility and Sterility between 1970 and 1985. Unfortunately, no controlled research studies on this topic have been done since 1985. The studies range from retrospective reviews of basal body temperature charts to prospective attempts to select sex. Each relevant study is clearly referenced and summarized in the book. In response to the question of the length of sperm survival, recent studies indicate survival up to 6 days in the female reproductive tract -- please see the New England Journal of Medicine December 7, 1995 study "Timing of Sexual Intercourse in Relation to Ovulation."

The book contains charts and step-by-step instructions to simplify the process. No one can guarantee the sex of a child, but this book gives couples their best chance of conceiving a son at home without the use of drugs or expensive procedures.