Disclaimer: As with any time I write about the specifics of fertility awareness, I’ve gotta remind you that you MUST take a class or AT LEAST read a full book on the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness to practice it properly. Reading blog posts and downloading an app does not cut it, kapish? It’s… Read More
Cervical and vaginal fluids during pregnancy
If you use the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness, you are extremely acquainted with cervical fluid (and if you are not using the method… Dude, you should be!). You also might be familiar with arousal fluid, cell slough, what to look out for in terms of vaginal infections, and other similar substances that may show… Read More
How to tell the difference between cervical fluid and arousal fluid
Disclaimer: Any time I talk about specific fertility awareness technique I have to say this – It’s soooo important to learn the entire method before using it as birth control. Whether that is from a comprehensive book or two or from a class. You CAN NOT just learn this method with an app, googling, online blogs, and… Read More
When will my hormones (and cervical fluid) regulate after coming off hormonal birth control?
This past March I emailed you asking for guidance on stopping hormonal birth control. You said to just stop, and I did. And I couldn’t be more thankful. My body feels SO much better. I didn’t realize how much it was affecting my mental health as well. I’m getting rather frustrated still because my body… Read More
Continuous cervical fluid: Why you have it and what it might mean?
Have you ever thought you have WAY more cervical fluid than you should? You’re never “dry,” or just have way more days of what seems like super fertile cervical fluid than normal? Well, maybe, but maybe not. Check out today’s video to see how to figure out if you actually are having more cervical fluid… Read More
What a better understanding of cervical fluid can do for you
I know I have talked about how central cervical fluid is to using fertility awareness here, but I’m not sure I could ever talk about it enough since cervical fluid is so important, so you get more :) My journey with cervical fluid started just like my journey with the rest of fertility awareness: with… Read More
Why deciphering cervical fluid isn’t as difficult as you think (and tips on how to do it).
Disclaimer: This post is not meant to substitute for a class or through book on the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness, only to present ideas for those who may be struggling. It’s always best to work with a teacher to learn the method fully before using it as a birth control method When you… Read More
How to make the most of a failed experiment
As a fertility awareness educator, I have a pretty keen idea of what the most difficult parts of fertility awareness are for most women (hint: cervical fluid). Like any good teacher, I have a repertoire of questions and explanations to help you understand your cervical fluid better. Lucky for me, I’ve had really good success… Read More
If you don’t understand cervical fluid now, you’ll hate yourself later
Why cervical fluid is the most important sign of fertility to track Like I promised; why is cervical fluid so important? Many women are drawn to temperature when they start using the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness because it is: Objective There is only one thing you are looking for (a jump) Shows you almost… Read More
How to check your cervical fluid for natural birth control use
Even though cervical fluid is the most important piece of using the sympto-thermal method, you may be tempted to not focus on it. Why? Confusion! You will have your own certain way your fluid looks, how much you have, and how long you have it for. It can be extremely difficult to just learn and… Read More