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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…
Use data to get pregnant faster
It’s easy for things to feel out of your control when something isn’t quite going the way you’d hoped, so being able to fully understand what’s happening during the process is a BIG deal…
Confused about your cervical fluid (cervical mucus)? You don’t have to be.
Everyone’s cervical fluid pattern is a little different, and it won’t always follow the stereotypical “sticky” → “creamy” → “egg white” → “watery” pattern that we always hear so much about…
You Can Learn Fertility Awareness
If you’re ready to learn the method and take advantage of the many ways it can benefit your life and your health, there are lots of ways to learn…
Fertility Awareness WORKS! But Why?
In order to grasp why the sympto-thermal method is so awesome, there are a few facts you need to know. I didn’t learn any of this in sex ed, and, odds are, you didn’t either! Prepare to have your mind blown…
Awesome Benefits of Fertility Awareness
When I found fertility awareness, I was never expecting to discover a link between my horrible periods, my cyclical anxiety, and the chronic constipation that had persisted since my childhood…
An Overview of Fertility Awareness
For you, fertility awareness may be a way to prevent pregnancy, but for someone else, it may be a way to better understand irregular cycles. Fertility awareness is whatever your beautiful self desires!
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! …
5 Simple Things You Should Do Before Considering Infertility Treatment
If you’re trying to get pregnant and it’s taking a little longer than expected, you’ve likely heard your fair share of “just be patient and it’ll happen” and “your time will come.” And you probably have to fight the urge deliver a swift kick to the shin…
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…
The Sympto-thermal Method of Fertility Awareness: An Overview
When I think about what the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is, I’m reminded of the classic quote: “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Superman!”…
What’s the Best Thermometer for Measuring Basal Body Temperature?
Even if you’re a seasoned user of the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness, navigating the world of basal thermometers can feel daunting. So, to make your search a bit less stressful, I’ve compiled a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect fit…
4 Awesome Reasons to Get in Tune with Your Cycle
Getting in tune with your menstrual cycles doesn’t mean that you have to profess your love for your period, but there are plenty of great reasons to get to know Aunt Flow…
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…
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Apps that Predict Fertility
There are SO many internal and external factors that can have an affect on your cycle, so putting your trust in an app that claims to predict when you’ll be fertile isn’t the wisest choice…
Charting Fertility with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
For those who may not want to go the hormonal route, for those of you thinking about getting pregnant, or for those who want to take steps to get your cycles under control, there are other options…
How to Get Pregnant While Charting Your Fertility
Charting fertility using the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is an increasingly popular tool used by women who are trying to get pregnant. And for good reason! Fertility charting can help eliminate much of the stress and put the fun back into baby-making.
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…
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