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Irish Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kieran Molloy vows to make Galway a boxing capital ahead of Pearse Stadium bout
Kieran Molloy has vowed to make Kaisee Benjamin wish he did his homework when the pair clash at Pearse Stadium in Galway on 28 June. Molloy is unbeaten in 11 professional fights, and not only does he want to become a world champion, but he wants to take his county along for the ride. The 26-year-old flew in from London on Tuesday morning, where he trains with Charlie Beat, and went straight to the home of Galway GAA. He will be the headline act of the first event to be held at the Salthill stadium, and as he walked around the pitch and up the steps of the main stand, it was obvious that the enormity of the occasion was hitting him. The Oughterard man told the Irish Mirror: "I've been dreaming of moments like this since I was a kid. "I've been here for many big football and hurling matches. I've got a few great mates playing football now for Galway, Matthew Tierney and Johnny Heaney, they'd all be local lads from where I'm from, so I know what the atmosphere and the crowds are like here. "It's just huge now to be able to bring it back to the West of Ireland and have a first ever outdoor stadium. "This has been my vision. I really do believe that Galway can become an active hub for Irish boxing. We're making history with this show alone. "They've always had shows in Belfast and Dublin, and Galway's been missing out on all that. But on 28 June, people are going to set it for real and it's going to be very exciting. I think everyone is going to get right behind it. "It's brilliant to be able to bring a different sport to this venue." It was typical Galway weather for the press conference, a cold wind blowing and showers of rain. Indeed, Molloy's opponent Benjamin started to shiver as the fighters sat down to talk about the upcoming fight. And the Englishman, a former British title challenger, could be forgiven for wishing he were elsewhere as he revealed that he is on baby alert. "My last couple of fights haven't been my past, as I had stuff going on outside of the ring. But I have got that all sorted now. "I have a little girl on the way. The due date is the day after the fight, so I've got my wife eating prunes, dates and pineapples, everything to get it out earlier." He added: "I'm doing it for her, my unborn child. I'm doing it for her future and my future. "It's all or nothing for me." Experienced campaigner Benjamin (18-4-1) raised some eyebrows when he said that he had never seen Molloy in the ring. Asked how highly he rated the Galway man, he said: "To be honest, I've never seen him box. You might think I am being a bit naive, but that's the way I do things." Molloy was quick to respond to this revelation, saying, "Fairy play Kaisee for stepping in as the last seven or eight opponents have all pulled out for one reason or another, but I would recommend that you get studying before 28 June or you could be in big trouble!" The fight night is stacked with a brilliant undercard, including the likes of Belfast's Sean McComb, Westmeath's Joe Ward, and Hughie Fury, the cousin of heavyweight king Tyson, and a late addition to the bill. But there is no doubt that Molloy, who was joined at Pearse Stadium by a host of family and friends, will bring the star attraction as he looks to inspire a new generation of Galway boxers. He said: "When I started off boxing in the Oughterard Club, I was five years old, but I had dreams to fight here. "That's where it all started for me, and the great coaching I received, and all the fans travelling up and down the country, around Europe and around the world to watch me fight, it's all preparation for these nights, and I'm going to grab this with both hands. "I think everybody's in for a shock about how much noise this place is actually going to make on the night. "It's going to build a massive platform for Galway boxing. "In Belfast, you've got your Lewis Crockers and your Michael Conlons, in Dublin you've got your Katie Taylors, and in Galway it's going to be the Kieran Molloy show. We're going to build it massive."
NBC Sports
8 hours ago
- General
- NBC Sports
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten biggest pledges from the weekend
Fernando Mendoza sits down with Nicole Auerbach to discuss his decision to transfer to Indiana and play for coach Curt Cignetti, competing alongside his brother and fellow QB, Alberto, and his proud Cuban ancestry. There were 33 Power Four commitments on Saturday and Sunday as the wildly busy month of June kicked off, with many more trickling in Monday as players returned home from visits. In today's Tuesdays With Gorney, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney highlights 10 of the most important pledges over the weekend. RECRUITING RUMOR MILL: June kicks off with a bang | Baltimore | Detroit NEW RIVALS250 RELEASED: Ranking | Top storylines | Ten prospects who could rise with a big June CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info Only a few months ago at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Los Angeles, Benjamin had Arkansas, Nebraska and Utah as his three front-runners with Oklahoma State also in the mix. Nary a word was mentioned about Minnesota. But the Golden Gophers do great with players like Benjamin – huge offensive linemen who can use some tweaking and some weight on them to become even better players. At 6-foot-8 and 314 pounds, the three-star offensive lineman from Lehi (Utah) Skyridge is filled with potential that could be tapped within the Minnesota program. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MINNESOTA FANS AT A few weeks ago at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, Carr told Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. that he wanted to take his recruitment to December and that he wasn't in a rush to make a decision. Over the weekend, he committed to Florida on his opening official visit of the month as the Gators beat out Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Colorado and many others. It could get interesting if Carr decides to take his other trips but the Gators landed a powerful interior offensive lineman who will help in Gainesville. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH FLORIDA FANS AT 1ST AND TEN FLORIDA A few months ago, USC had become a contender for Day after it offered the four-star safety from Las Vegas (Nev.) Faith Lutheran. Arizona, Iowa, Texas A&M and many others were involved but Washington emerged as the main contender prior to his visit. There was some chatter that if things went well in Seattle, he would commit and that's exactly what happened. Day could be one of the next big defensive backs in a long line that have played for the Huskies. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH WASHINGTON FANS AT The Pennsylvania state rankings are loaded at the top with elite offensive linemen but Duell should not be overlooked as the four-star from West Chester (Pa.) West Chester East committed to Rutgers over Cincinnati, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and others over the weekend. At 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, Duell can push people around and he also has great athleticism to get to the second level. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH RUTGERS FANS AT Arizona State was a major early contender but Cal continued to pursue the Murrieta (Calif.) Murrieta Valley high three-star offensive lineman and his connection to position coach Famika Anae was a big selling point in his weekend commitment to the Golden Bears. Faamatuaniu stepped up his game in a big way at the recent Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles and he has position versatility so he can be used all over in Berkeley. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH CAL FANS AT Fresh off a visit to Auburn that went really well and with Oregon, Arizona and UNLV making a serious push for the versatile high three-star offensive tackle from Las Vegas (Nev.) Clark, Harris committed to Washington during his weekend trip. The Huskies were always in the forefront of his recruitment but it was expected he might take more visits before deciding. Harris is massive at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, but it wouldn't be a shock if he played inside. His brother, Lawson, plays at Georgia. His father and two uncles played for Georgia. It always felt inevitable that the four-star defensive end from Norcross, Ga., would end up playing for the Bulldogs and his commitment happened over the weekend on yet another trip to Athens. Luckie was just on campus for the recent Scavenger Hunt and his relationship with position coach Tray Scott was big as well. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH GEORGIA FANS AT Despite being from Norman (Okla.) North, Oklahoma never offered McMorris as the long-time Minnesota lean picked the Golden Gophers over Oregon State, Tulsa, Kansas State and Iowa State over the weekend. There are some traits here that we love as McMorris is 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds so he's not completely filled out yet, plus he has really long arms. All that should bode well in the coming years. His father played at Maryland and his brother went to Duke but neither program ended up offering the high three-star offensive lineman from Leland (N.C.) North Brunswick. That is to Rutgers' gain as his relationship with the coaching staff there played a huge role in his commitment as the Scarlet Knights loaded up over the weekend with six pledges. A couple weeks ago at the Long Beach Millikan Tournament of Champions, Tavizon was not hiding his favorites: Oregon was the front-runner and the Ducks would be tough to beat and then there was also serious interest in USC. But the 2027 four-star from San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln was always leaning toward the Ducks and on his weekend visit, he committed. As an edge rusher or a linebacker, Tavizon brings a ton of versatility to that defense. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OREGON FANS AT
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten biggest pledges from the weekend
Jeff McCulloch/ There were 33 Power Four commitments on Saturday and Sunday as the wildly busy month of June kicked off, with many more trickling in Monday as players returned home from visits. Advertisement In today's Tuesdays With Gorney, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney highlights 10 of the most important pledges over the weekend. RECRUITING RUMOR MILL: June kicks off with a bang | Baltimore | Detroit NEW RIVALS250 RELEASED: Ranking | Top storylines | Ten prospects who could rise with a big June CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info MATAALI BENJAMIN - Minnesota Only a few months ago at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Los Angeles, Benjamin had Arkansas, Nebraska and Utah as his three front-runners with Oklahoma State also in the mix. Nary a word was mentioned about Minnesota. Advertisement But the Golden Gophers do great with players like Benjamin – huge offensive linemen who can use some tweaking and some weight on them to become even better players. At 6-foot-8 and 314 pounds, the three-star offensive lineman from Lehi (Utah) Skyridge is filled with potential that could be tapped within the Minnesota program. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MINNESOTA FANS AT G'NIVRE CARR - Florida A few weeks ago at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, Carr told Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. that he wanted to take his recruitment to December and that he wasn't in a rush to make a decision. Advertisement Over the weekend, he committed to Florida on his opening official visit of the month as the Gators beat out Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Colorado and many others. It could get interesting if Carr decides to take his other trips but the Gators landed a powerful interior offensive lineman who will help in Gainesville. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH FLORIDA FANS AT 1ST AND TEN FLORIDA GAVIN DAY - Washington A few months ago, USC had become a contender for Day after it offered the four-star safety from Las Vegas (Nev.) Faith Lutheran. Arizona, Iowa, Texas A&M and many others were involved but Washington emerged as the main contender prior to his visit. Advertisement There was some chatter that if things went well in Seattle, he would commit and that's exactly what happened. Day could be one of the next big defensive backs in a long line that have played for the Huskies. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH WASHINGTON FANS AT TYLER DUELL - Rutgers The Pennsylvania state rankings are loaded at the top with elite offensive linemen but Duell should not be overlooked as the four-star from West Chester (Pa.) West Chester East committed to Rutgers over Cincinnati, Kentucky, Pittsburgh and others over the weekend. At 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, Duell can push people around and he also has great athleticism to get to the second level. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH RUTGERS FANS AT ELISHA FAAMATUANIU - Cal Arizona State was a major early contender but Cal continued to pursue the Murrieta (Calif.) Murrieta Valley high three-star offensive lineman and his connection to position coach Famika Anae was a big selling point in his weekend commitment to the Golden Bears. Faamatuaniu stepped up his game in a big way at the recent Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles and he has position versatility so he can be used all over in Berkeley. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH CAL FANS AT DOMINIC HARRIS - Washington Fresh off a visit to Auburn that went really well and with Oregon, Arizona and UNLV making a serious push for the versatile high three-star offensive tackle from Las Vegas (Nev.) Clark, Harris committed to Washington during his weekend trip. Advertisement The Huskies were always in the forefront of his recruitment but it was expected he might take more visits before deciding. Harris is massive at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, but it wouldn't be a shock if he played inside. CARTER LUCKIE - Georgia His brother, Lawson, plays at Georgia. His father and two uncles played for Georgia. It always felt inevitable that the four-star defensive end from Norcross, Ga., would end up playing for the Bulldogs and his commitment happened over the weekend on yet another trip to Athens. Luckie was just on campus for the recent Scavenger Hunt and his relationship with position coach Tray Scott was big as well. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH GEORGIA FANS AT DANIEL MCMORRIS - Minnesota Despite being from Norman (Okla.) North, Oklahoma never offered McMorris as the long-time Minnesota lean picked the Golden Gophers over Oregon State, Tulsa, Kansas State and Iowa State over the weekend. There are some traits here that we love as McMorris is 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds so he's not completely filled out yet, plus he has really long arms. All that should bode well in the coming years. TYRELL SIMPSON - Rutgers His father played at Maryland and his brother went to Duke but neither program ended up offering the high three-star offensive lineman from Leland (N.C.) North Brunswick. That is to Rutgers' gain as his relationship with the coaching staff there played a huge role in his commitment as the Scarlet Knights loaded up over the weekend with six pledges. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH RUTGERS FANS AT PRINCE TAVIZON - Oregon A couple weeks ago at the Long Beach Millikan Tournament of Champions, Tavizon was not hiding his favorites: Oregon was the front-runner and the Ducks would be tough to beat and then there was also serious interest in USC. But the 2027 four-star from San Diego (Calif.) Lincoln was always leaning toward the Ducks and on his weekend visit, he committed. As an edge rusher or a linebacker, Tavizon brings a ton of versatility to that defense. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OREGON FANS AT
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
New Doral Academy basketball coach. Plus lacrosse and beach volleyball
Daniela Barrios, a Doral Academy alum, will be taking over as head coach of the girls' basketball program with a deep-rooted connection to the school. A 2019 graduate, she played basketball at Doral for seven years and made history as the school's first 1,000-point scorer. She continued her playing career at Keiser University, an NAIA affiliate in West Palm Beach. She gained valuable experience at the collegiate level. In the past four years, she has served as an assistant coach at Doral Academy to former coach Allison Bustamante, who was recently named new women's basketball coach at Barry University, an NCAA Division II program in Miami Shores. State lacrosse honors Senior attack McKenzey Craig of Tampa Plant High School has been named the state's 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Lacrosse. Craig scored 81 goals and added 67 assists for her undefeated Class 2A state championship team. She completed her high school career with 242 goals and posted 192 assists and was named a USA Lacrosse All-America. She will play lacrosse for NCAA Division I Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.. Jayne Chapman of Plant was named state Girls' Coach-of-the-Year after leading her team to a 24-0 record and the Class 2A championship, the school's first state lacrosse title. Chapman posted a 47-1 record the past two years and a state runner-up finish in 2024 before winning the 2025 title. Senior midfield/attack Jayden Vega of The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach was selected the state's 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Lacrosse, and Benjamin coach Peter Cordrey is the 2025 Boys' Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Vega helped his squad to its second straight Class 1A state championship by scoring 81 goals and adding 65 assists. Vega completed his three-year varsity career with 168 goals and 103 assists. The dual-sport standout has signed to play both lacrosse and football at NCAA Division I Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Cordrey, who repeated as the state's top coach, finished his seventh year at Benjamin by leading his squad to a 24-1 record and its second straight Class 1A state championship. In seven years at Benjamin, Cordrey has posted a 104-24 record, including a 45-2 record the past two years and the school's only state titles. The Florida Dairy Farmers Sports Awards program exemplifies Florida Dairy Farmers' commitment to the state's youth. This is the 33rd year of these unique awards as we honor the state's top athletes and coaches in sanctioned FHSAA sports. The program also emphasizes to young people the importance of keeping dairy products a primary part of their diet in their overall nutrition plan. Beach volleyball recap The final impact of South Florida teams in the FHSAA state's beach volleyball season occurred in the state tournament, which featured Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas in 3A and Miami Westminster Christian in 1A. To reach state, Westminster Christian won the 4-1A region title by beating LaSalle 4-1, Boca Raton Christian 4-1 and West Palm Beach King's Academy 5-0. Prior, they beat LaSalle 5-0 and True North Academy 5-0 for the District 16-1A championship. In the state semifinals, Westminster Christian defeated Jacksonville Episcopal (17-7) 5-0 to advance to the state finals, where the Warriors lost to Tampa Berkley Prep. Entering those state finals, Westminster Christian (19-1) was the top ranked team in the state. Tampa Berkley Prep (22-0) was ranked second. In the region championship win against King's Academy, the No.1 pair from Westminster Christian (Zoey Matias and Gigi Artiles) won 21-18, 21-11. The No.2 pair (Alex Washington and Lia Gonzalez) won 21-19, 23-21. The No.3 pair (Alyana Cadavid and Cassie Thomas) won 21-19, 22-20. The No.4 pair (Coco Garcia and Dani Arroyo) won 21-11, 21-7. The No.5 pair (Frenchie Pazmino and Lauren Palczynski) won 21-7, 17-21, 15-8. Westminster Christian also includes Lili Nunez, Ella Wohl, Bella Fernandez, Luci Del Campo, Ava Cantos, Sylvie Curbelo, and Olivia Hernandez. To qualify for state, St. Thomas Aquinas won the 4-3A region title by beating West Boca 5-0, Wellington 3-2 and Weston Cypress Bay 3-2. Prior, the Raiders beat Cooper City 5-0 and Boca Raton 3-2 to capture the District 15-3A championship. Cypress Bay (16-1) won the District 16-3A Tournament by beating Coral Reef and Western. At regionals, the Lightning beat Fort Myers Gateway and Boca Raton to matchup against St. Thomas Aquinas in the region finals. Cypress Bay entered the region finals unbeaten, winners of 16 consecutive matches. En route to winning the state title, Jupiter (16-1) defeated St. Thomas Aquinas 3-0 in a state semifinal. The state's third place Raiders finished the season 19-5. They are: No.1 pair (Emma Bear and Alexa Raymond); No.2 (Leah Novatne and Madeline Meltz); No.3 (Dior Ferguson and Emily Rosinsky); No.4 (Addison Steinberg and Emi Bernal); No.5 (Gianna Gorsin and Karina Andresky). The Raiders also include Abigail Scalzitti, Isabella Vergara, Camila Ortiz, Caitlyn Ward, Kamila Alvarado, Ava Alberani, Daniela Alvarez, Laura Grubor. Send high school sports results For high school and middle school athletes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have summer sports results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@ They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. Send after the game, the next day or weekly. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online. New athletic directors, coaches For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade, if you have new sports administration and/or coaching hires to announce, email hssports@ --- Roundup compiled by Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
My GP laughed and said ‘you DO know how old you are?' when I shared my dream of having a baby
WHEN Liberty Mills, 50 was told the news that she had a 0.7 per cent of conceiving, even with IVF, she was devastated. Her GP practically laughed her out the office. 12 12 'I will never forget her asking, 'You DO know how old you are, don't you?',' says Liberty. But she wasn't going to let it blight her hopes. 'Before exploring other fertility avenues or adoption, we decided to try a different approach, integrating different practices into our lives,' Liberty says. 'Four months later, I fell pregnant naturally.' It was two weeks before her 45th birthday that Liberty would give birth to her healthy baby girl, Lani. Some 3.5 million people in the UK go through some kind of fertility challenge, according to the Fertility Network, with 10 million couples encountering problems having a baby. Liberty, who lives in Yorkshire, already had a daughter with a previous partner, but was keen to have another when she met her new partner. She writes: 'I met Benjamin when I was 41 and we decided we wanted a child together. 'When we consulted our local GP for fertility tests, she cast doubt upon our chances, immediately questioning my age and almost laughed us out of her office.' The couple undertook a series of tests at an IVF clinic which revealed catastrophic news. What is IVF, how does it work and can the treatment be done on the NHS? Liberty explained: 'My right ovary had stopped functioning and was 'barren' - their words, not mine. 'The other had a few viable follicles. 'The magic number was not so magic at all - I was given a 0.7 per cent chance of conceiving with my own eggs.' So Liberty knuckled down on her lifestyle to boost her fertility. 'I was a stressed-out self-employed single mum,' she admits. 'There is so much pressure and negativity around fertility over 35. 'Even when we got a positive pregnancy test, we didn't celebrate, as society echoes that you are more likely to have a miscarriage at a certain age. 'But I carried on with all I had learnt in my studies as an integrative nutrition coach and finally at the 20 week scan, it was only then the relief came and we cried and hugged holding our scan picture.' Liberty's daughter is now five years old. You would not enter a marathon without tweaking a few lifestyle factors... and pregnancy is the biggest natural endurance known to humanity. Liberty MillsAuthor, 360 Fertility Her experience led her to help other struggling couples - around one in seven will have difficulty conceiving, according to the NHS. She works as a certified integrative health coach specialising in fertility, particularly unexplained infertility and male factor infertility. 'Over the past five years I have coached couples and individuals on their fertility journeys, achieving a success rate of over 90 per cent,' Liberty claims. 'There is a cookie-cutter approach to fertility and especially IVF, and it's not that simple. 'If it were, the IVF results of a live birth would be fewer rounds and more babies. 12 12 'Our reproductive system does not function in isolation - a healthy lifestyle dictates how certain hormones are expressed and how nutrients are absorbed. 'You would not enter a marathon without tweaking a few lifestyle factors and investing in nutrition, and pregnancy is the biggest natural endurance known to humanity.' In her book, 360 Fertility: A twelve-week plan for optimising your chance of conception, out May 22, Liberty reveals the things that worked for her. Cut alcohol DRINKING alcohol can affect fertility, the NHS says, including affecting sperm quality. "I encourage my clients to remove all alcohol,' says Liberty. 'Not simply due to the fact that alcohol has zero nutritional value, but also that it affects sleep quality.' Liberty gave up alcohol to help her fertility and now, still only has one or two drinks a year. 'It was hard to show people I would still be fun and I would still want to go out. 'It's easier now for some people with alcohol-free beer and even alcohol free parties at clubs. 'But you don't need to stay in and be a hermit - simply make different choices about how you meet with friends.' Top foods LIBERTY already had a relatively healthy diet but she cut the unnecessary ultra-processed foods from her diet - for example. the biscuits, cheeky slice of cake or muesli for breakfast. ' Fertility foods to rotate include avocado, bone broth, dark berries, dark leafy greens, eggs, gluten-free oats, lentils, oily fish, pomegranate, radish and sweet potato,' she says. 'Enjoy meals such as eggs and spinach for breakfast, a warm homemade chicken wrap for lunch and casserole for dinner.' She also recommends adding turmeric to the diet, as it can help lower inflammation. 'Inflammation in the body contributes to failure of implantation. You can add turmeric to spice cookies, porridge, smoothie and curries - or take a supplement.' Movement BEING a healthy weight can help with fertility, the NHS says. Liberty says: 'Research suggests that moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, can improve fertility in both men and women by boosting overall health and increasing the quality of sperm and eggs. 'The fitter you are now, especially if you are a woman, the more likely it is that you will have an easier pregnancy and a smoother delivery. 'If you find movement overwhelming, don't rush to join the gym or force yourself to do an hour a day. 12 Your chances of getting pregnant by age Many factors can affect a couple's chances of conceiving, such as your age, health, reproductive health and how often you have sex. Some people get pregnant quickly, but for others it can take longer. It's a good idea to see a GP if you have not conceived after a year of trying. Women aged 36 and over, and anyone who's already aware they may have fertility problems, should see their GP sooner. Fertility decreases with age for women and birthing people, particularly after the age of 35, because the number and quality of eggs gets lower. The following shows how many women and birthing people will get pregnant within one year of having regular, unprotected sex: aged under 30: 85 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 30: 75 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 35: 66 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 40: 44 out of 100 will conceive within a year 'Little and often helps; incorporate movement into your everyday life by going for a walk after dinner, taking the stairs rather than an escalator and doing some squats while waiting for the kettle to boil. ' Liberty recommends women try exercising in line with their menstrual cycle, as energy levels fluctuate from week to week. Opt for gentle, low-impact exercise, like walking, yoga or swimming, in the week before your period. Just before, and during your period, stick to exercises like stretching and Pilates. Build up to high-intensity workouts like strength training and circuits, in the middle of your cycle. Drink enough water LIBERTY tells her clients to drink at least two litres of water per day because 'hydration is key to female and male fertility'. 'Keeping hydrated is important for nourishing the fluid around your Fallopian tubes and the fluid levels in the endometrium as it prepares to look after your foetus,' she says, adding that she chose to have only filtered water. 'To support optimal sperm health, it's crucial for men to stay properly hydrated. 'Dehydration can hinder the body's natural detoxification processes, which are essential for reducing the toxic burden and ultimately boosting sperm count and sperm quality.' If you are exercising, you should be drinking more to replace the moisture you have lost 12 De-stress THE NHS reports that stress can, in severe cases, affect ovulation and sperm production. It can also impact your relationship with your partner, which makes you less interested in sex. Liberty says she journalled every morning as a de-stressing technique. But she also believes in breathwork. 'The key lies in the balance between our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems,' she says. 'When we breathe incorrectly, our sympathetic nervous system, also known as our 'fight or flight' response, is triggered. 'The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for a lot of chaos in our bodies, and can lead to stress, anxiety and hormonal imbalances. 'This can negatively impact fertility, making it more challenging to conceive. 'When we breathe correctly, more nasally and into the belly first rather than shallow chest breathing, our parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for relaxation and calmness, is activated, promoting a more fertile environment. 'Make a conscious effort to breathe correctly first thing in the morning (in and out through your nose, allowing your chest and abdomen to naturally rise and fall), check in a few more times during the day, and then again before sleep.' Sleep BEFORE changing her lifestyle, Liberty says: 'In the week I was asleep by 9-10pm, but on the weekend, I would be up till 1-2am. 'I started sleeping the same time every night and getting up the same time every morning.' Getting enough sleep won't just help with fertility, but your drive to actually have sex. Liberty says: 'When we are deprived of adequate sleep, both in quantity and quality, the body produces more stress hormones. 'This isn't just harmful to overall health; it can disrupt oestrogen, testosterone and other reproductive hormone levels. 'Clinical research suggests that the body's internal clock, the circadian rhythm, is linked to reproductive hormones that stimulate ovulation in women and influence sperm maturation in men. 'If you don't have a regular sleep pattern, you are directly interfering with this delicate and precise process. 12 'This can contribute to menstrual irregularities in women, making it challenging to predict ovulation, which is a crucial part of planning conception. 'When you work crazy hours, you are often too fatigued to have sex or you may not even be in the same space to have sex.' Good sleep can also help swimmers, Liberty claims. 'It's not just the ladies, it's men too. 'Poor sleep quality can result in unhealthy sperm, reducing the chances of successful fertilisation and increasing the risk of complications or unviable embryos; therefore, it could be a contributing factor in failure of implantation in natural conception.' Struggle with your sleep? 'Weighted blankets have been shown to improve sleep quality and reduce restlessness and anxiety,' says Liberty. 8 unexpected ways to boost your libido What unlikely smell is a real turn-on? Bacon - The best brekkie to light your fire, is a trusty bacon sarnie according to 13 per cent of respondents to a survey. Not only does it taste great, two to three rashers will give your body up to a quarter of its recommended daily allowance of the mineral selenium – shown to help men last longer between the sheets. Armpits - more specifically the unwashed kind. The scent of androstanol, a pheromone found in fresh male sweat, has been shown to increase female desire for up to an hour, say scientists at the University of California. Beetroot - This root vegetable may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you fancy getting randy, but the purple salad favourite has been shown to pack an erotic punch by boosting blood circulation. Eau de garage - You don't need to splash out on the most expensive cologne or aftershave to get yourself noticed and desired by the opposite sex, fellas. Petrol, paint, ink, leather, and strawberries are said to drive women wild, research has revealed. Oats - If you want to sow your oats, first you must eat them. Oats are rich in amino acid L-arginine which increases blood flow to the genital areas of both men and women and also boosts testosterone levels which can increase female libido and help men suffering from erectile dysfunction. Shiraz - Good sex can be had after a glass or two of red, scientists will have you know. The moderate tipple is linked to higher sexual desire and better overall sexual function, a 2009 study revealed. Takeaways - Research found couples who ate fish twice a week or more had sex 22 per cent more often. To spice things up with a curry, look out for dishes containing methi leaves, found to increase arousal in both sexes by as much as 26 per cent.
