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? This post is… Read More
Why do the rules exist? (Peak +3)
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
What can you do about time zone changes when charting your temperature using fertility awareness?
I have been travelling for 6 months now and since changing time zones my BBTs are no where near as low as they used to be at the start of the month and don’t rise much after ovulation. My cycle is an average 28 days and I have strong ovulation signs at day 14 but… Read More
Can you confirm ovulation without taking your temperature?
Have you ever had a cycle that you didn’t actually take your temperature for whatever reason? Ooorrrrr, have you been tempted to stop taking your temperature because (let’s be honest) it’s a bit more annoying than checking your cervical fluid and think cervical fluid only might be good enough? Cervical fluid is the most important… Read More
The largely overlooked player in your hormonal health
Charting your cycles is such a cool way to get a window into what is happening with your hormones, but it can also be nerve wracking for some people. When I was going through teacher training we were sharing what they “hard” part of charting was for all of us. A lot of people mentioned… Read More
Prediction: New technologies make birth control pill obsolete
Our culture of women’s health is absolutely dominated by the birth control pill (and a smattering of other hormonal birth control choices). The reasons are simple, really: 1.) It provides effective birth control when used properly without much thought on the part of the user. 2.) It provides a way to “regulate” cycles and make… Read More
What basal body thermometer is best?
Are you wondering what the best thermometer is for charting your basal body temperature? I have news for you: There isn’t a best thermometer. But, that doesn’t mean you should take some things into consideration if you are in the market for a thermometer to help you chart using the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness…. Read More
Is the Lady-Comp/Pearly worth it?
Have you ever thought about getting a lady-comp for natural birth control? While it boasts great effectiveness, there are a few downsides. People ask me all of the time: “Should I splurge on a LadyComp? I see how effective they are and it seems like such an easy natural birth control method!” While LadyComp is… Read More
How to take your basal body temperature for fertility charting
Even though we’ve all taken our temperatures from time to time, it’s often something that can be intimidating for those just starting to practice the sympto-thermal method. Personally, I was afraid of having to wake up at the exact same time daily or going to bed at totally different times would throw everything off. There… Read More