Priya Nair
Certified Fertility Educator (CFE), Member of the National Association of Childbirth Educators
Certified fertility educator and reproductive health advocate. Priya has supported hundreds of individuals and couples through the home insemination process over the past decade.
Articles by Priya Nair
Cervical Cup vs. Syringe: Which ICI Application Method Actually Works Better?
Comparing the two dominant ICI delivery methods — cervical cup/diaphragm-style and traditional needleless syringe — across comfort, success rates, and ease of use.
ICI Kit Storage: Temperature, Sterility, and Shelf Life Explained
Proper storage of at-home ICI kit components affects sterility and effectiveness. Here's what to store where, for how long, and what to discard.
How to Use an ICI Kit at Home: Step-by-Step for Your First Attempt
A complete walkthrough of the at-home ICI process from preparation through the two-week wait, written for people attempting insemination for the first time.
7 Common ICI Kit Mistakes That Reduce Your Chances (And How to Fix Them)
From mistimed insemination to improper syringe technique, these are the most frequent errors people make with home ICI kits — and the fixes that actually matter.
ICI Kit Unboxing Checklist: What to Inspect Before Your First Attempt
Before you open your insemination kit on cycle day, run through this checklist. Catching a compromised component beforehand can save an entire cycle.