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What IS Natural Birth Control?
Natural birth control gets a REALLY bad rap and has some seriously awful stereotypes attached to it. Let’s set the record straight…
Should you stop the pill?
To show you just how NOT alone you are, I asked some folks who have been in the very same boat to share their experiences. Here’s what they said…
Stopping the Pill is a BIG Deal
Got acne? Menstrual cramps? Heavy flow? Irregularity? Mood swings? Anxiety? A hangnail? Take the pill! Okay…so maybe that last one was an exaggeration, but most doctors will prescribe hormonal contraception for just about anything these days…
Preventing Pregnancy with the Groove app
Groove has something for everyone. Whether you’re on the pill or using barrier methods, we’ve got you covered. Even if you’re looking to prevent pregnancy without hormones or devices, we’ve got what you need! …
PODCAST: The Pill, Natural Birth Control, & Menstrual Taboos
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa over at Fertility Friday and chatting about my experience with the pill, finding fertility awareness, and writing my book…
Does Natural & Non-Hormonal Birth Control Really Count As Birth Control?
Many people are under the impression that non-hormonal users don’t use birth control at all, and this is incredibly problematic…
Myth: Preventing Pregnancy Naturally Isn’t Effective
Many of us were brought up to believe that the only responsible and effective way to prevent pregnancy is to use hormonal contraception. I can’t say that I’m surprised, but this is actually completely untrue…
Natural Family Planning vs. the Sympto-thermal Method of Fertility Awareness
Natural Family Planning and a method like the sympto‐thermal method of fertility awareness (STM) have a lot in common, but there are several key differences…
Standard Days Method, Rhythm Method, Sympto-thermal Method...What’s the Difference?
The sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is often confused with methods like the rhythm method and standard days method, but not all “natural” methods of pregnancy prevention are created equal…
Finding Fertility Awareness: My Birth Control Story
I remember very clearly standing in my kitchen and suddenly feeling as though I was being suffocated...
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