The most recent version of How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby was released in 2006. Since that time, sex selection has come much further than they predicted in the final section of the book. Now couples can pay to choose the sex of their child with 100 percent accuracy.

For couples who won’t pay money for sex selection and would like to take a more natural approach, co-authors Dr. Landrum Shettles and David M. Rorvik offer a cheap alternative. Granted, many doctors will refute the accuracy of “The Shettles Method” but the authors themselves only purport a 75 percent success rate for girls and an 80 percent success rate for boys. If you don’t believe it’s possible, the science may convince you. Coming from a doctor who has been preaching this practice for decades, Shettles not only has experience and expertise but he has confirmation from millions of couples that his methods have worked for them.

Each copy of the book contains a questionnaire that the authors ask couples to send in. The method requires a commitment to meticulously monitor the woman’s ovulation each month. For those who are seriously committed to conceiving a particular gender, they should definitely give this method a try. It is noninvasive and only requires timed intercourse and awareness of a few factors. For example: letting the woman orgasm first creates a more alkaline environment which increases your chance of conceiving a boy. As for the book itself, the first half is spent proving the accuracy of Shettles’ method through science and testimonials. The second half delves into how to monitor a woman’s cycle and the particulars of sex selection. Even if you are just trying to conceive, this book can be of great assistance. It is very clear, concise and informative. Pick up a copy here.