Tips for Trying To Conceive & Sex Sometimes Less is More If it stresses your partner out, try not to overshare all the trying-to-conceive details, such as, "We need to get a baby dance in because the ovulation test is positive." Make Time For Dates What about trying to make the night as relaxing as possible, by going out on a date first? And if you can’t go out on a date because you already have children or busy schedules, what about an at-home date? They can be just as fun as going out, and affordable. Maybe a nice dinner. A movie night. Whatever helps take the pressure off.