 [ Symptoms ] if i wash after intercourse will the water wash the semen away  i read that lying down on your back for half an hour after intercourse may help chances of conceiving also i read that we must wash up and keep clean after intercourse so then after half hour is it okay to wash vagina with a strong hand shower will this wash away the sperm inside as well  also if i contract my vaginal muscles after sex will the sperm go deeper i have a feeling my husband is penis is not penetrating deep enough [ Disease ] most helpful answer washing up after sex will not wash away any semen that is deposited and entrapped in the cervical mucous    these are the sperm that have a chance of impregnation advice is mixed about lying on your back or with a pillow under your buttocks to encourage gravity to help but it is fine to do so do not jump up and rush to the shower i do not believe the contracting your vaginal muscles will help that much for increasing your chances of conception but doing these kegel type exercises has some other advantages having an intense orgasm during intercourse will help so remind your partner to be generous and considerate my husband and i use wild wipes and we love them wild wipes are intimate wipes for men and women they are really soft and smell really nice their website is www wildwipes com and if you use promo code wild you get free shipping too