At-home insemination can feel overwhelming, and it’s completely normal to be anxious. Thankfully, there are lots of products that can simplify the process and improve your chances of success. From ovulation tests and insemination kits to sperm cups and fertility lubricants, these tools will make you more comfortable and confident as you navigate this new experience.
At-Home Ovulation Tests
At-home ovulation tests help you pinpoint your most fertile days, making it easier to conceive. These kits detect a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine, allowing you to time insemination for the best chance of success.
This kit combines easy-to-use urine test strips with advanced app-based fertility tracking, providing a complete way to monitor ovulation. Even better, it delivers results in under five minutes.
This test is easy to use, providing clear digital results in just minutes. Unlike most tests that only measure LH, this one also detects estrogen levels. By tracking both hormones, it can identify four or more fertile days — double what other tests usually provide.
Insemination Kits
Typically, these kits include a needleless, ergonomic syringe, a sperm collection cup, and detailed instructions. Their design focuses on simplifying the at-home insemination process and maximizing comfort, thereby improving your chances of conceiving.
Mosie Baby provides an FDA-cleared at-home insemination kit suitable for both fresh and frozen donor sperm. Its standout feature is the syringe, which is designed with an anatomically correct length to position semen closer to the cervix than other brands. In addition, the unique slit opening enhances sperm dispersion while reducing waste. The kit also includes a specially designed sperm collection cup with low walls, a rounded bottom for easy collection, and a safety wall to prevent tipping.
This FDA-cleared, sterile kit is the only at-home solution that’s 100% free of microbial pathogens, made from IVF-grade materials, and clinically proven to be safe for sperm. The kit includes three patented syringes — the longest on the market — designed to deliver sperm directly to the opening of the cervix. It also comes with three round-bottom collection jars that ensure no drops are left behind.
Sperm Cup or Disk
A sperm cup or disk is a reusable silicone cup designed to hold sperm near the cervix. Many people repurpose menstrual cups or disks for this purpose, however, some companies have developed cups specifically designed to aid conception. The theory is that keeping the sperm close to the cervix for an extended period may increase the chances of conception.
This innovative conception aid cup is made of flexible, hypoallergenic silicone that’s BPA-, phthalate-, and latex-free. Designed for maximum comfort, it features a long stem for easy removal and can be reused for up to three cycles.
Featuring two differently-sized cups made from 100% medical-grade silicone, this kit promises a comfortable, customizable fit with zero leakage. It also comes with six ovulation test strips, six pregnancy test strips, and a bottle of fertility-friendly lubricant.
An easy-to-insert silicone disk that fits snugly at the base of the cervix, keeping semen in the right place to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
Fertility Lubricant
Fertility lubricants can make using a syringe or sperm cup easier and more comfortable. Unlike regular lubricants, they’re specifically formulated to be sperm-friendly. They must be pH neutral, water-based, and not interfere with fertile cervical mucus or semen. Additionally, they need to be cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and tested to ensure low levels of endotoxins.
A favorite among those trying to conceive, Fairhaven Health’s BabyDance lube has a pH designed to match that of cervical mucus and semen. This helps it work harmoniously with the body, improving the chances of conception.
Developed by doctors and used in fertility clinics, Pre-Seed is one of the top-rated fertility lubricants available. If you need more convincing, a 2014 in-vitro study found that Pre-Seed was the least harmful to sperm compared to other brands.
