ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Claims This Post-Sex Secret Is Why His Wife Had All Boys — and Jason Kelce May Be Interested in Trying

Kirk Herbstreit, a prominent ESPN college football analyst, recently provided a humorous insight into his family dynamics during an appearance on the popular podcast “Bussin’ with the Boys.” Known for his commentaries and analyses of college football, Herbstreit revealed how he and his wife, Alison, managed to have four sons, sharing a rather unconventional tip that she employed.

The 57-year-old explained that Alison, a former gymnast, would perform handstands after intercourse in an effort to conceive boys, based on the belief that male sperm traveled faster than female sperm. Herbstreit chuckled as he recounted, “So when we would get done… she heard the male sperm were faster. She would do a handstand. She would go up on the bed, and we’re four for four.” Their sons include twins Jake and Tye, along with Zak and Chase. However, it is worth noting that this method lacks scientific backing and remains more anecdotal.

The subject of baby gender and parental preferences extended beyond Herbstreit, as fellow podcast host Taylor Lewan, a former player for the Tennessee Titans, chimed in with a similar experience. Lewan, who is also a proud father of three daughters, mentioned that he and his wife tried the same technique with their second child. He jestingly recalled, “My wife was not a gymnast, so I held her legs. And we’re both laughing about it, I’m like, ‘Sweetheart, we’re getting a boy this time!’”

This light-hearted conversation caught the attention of Jason Kelce, a former centre for the Philadelphia Eagles and another notable “girl dad” who has four daughters. Kelce jokingly reshared the clip on X, tagging his wife, Kylie Kelce, as the pair welcomed their fourth daughter, Finn, in March 2025. While they have yet to disclose plans for a fifth child, Kylie has openly addressed the repeated inquiries about whether they are considering trying for a boy.

During a recent episode of her podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” Kylie responded to the probing questions concerning the possibility of adding a son to their family. With a firm stance, she declared, “You’re wrong. I don’t need to have a son.” Her remarks were aimed at curbing the recurring notion that families with only daughters somehow lack fulfilment. She asserted, “It’s your quarterly reminder that we do not ask people who have children of one gender if they are going to try for the other one. That’s not how that works.”

Kylie, who has daughters Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and baby Finn with Jason, expressed her deep contentment with her family as it stands. “I’m so sorry to all the boy moms out there that I’m about to say this, but I’m biased because I only know what I know,” she noted, adding, “Who run the world? You know what I mean?” Her comments reflect a broader sentiment that families should not be pressured to conform to societal expectations regarding gender.

The discussion around their family experiences has resonated with many, as Kylie shared her astonishment regarding the frequency of such questions, highlighting how inappropriate and intrusive they can be. “We got to stop doing that,” she urged. “We got to cut that out because I have four kids that I love dearly. My husband and I are so fortunate to have the girls that we have.”

Both Kirk and Jason Kelce’s light-hearted perspectives serve as a reminder of the joys of parenthood, regardless of the gender of their children. They underscore the idea that every family, whether they have sons or daughters, can find happiness and fulfilment in their unique dynamics. These exchanges reflect the challenges parents face when managing societal pressures while fostering their identities as loving, proud parents.

In a world where family structures take many forms, discussions around gender preferences often spark conversation, revealing varying opinions on what constitutes a “complete” family. Yet, as Kylie Kelce aptly expressed, the true measure of a family’s completeness lies not in the number or gender of children but in the love and happiness shared among them.