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These suggestions can be an effective way to prevent pregnancy but please note, they are not 100%. The only 100% true method of birth control is abstinence (NO SEX) which may not be what you want to hear! Also, there's the calendar rhythm method. Enjoy this eye-opening post from Mary, a holistic nutrition student.
Hi everyone! Thanks Joy for inviting me back, so I know in my last post I spoke about all the The Truth About the Birth Control Pill. To recap the side effects of using the pill are; Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance, Lost Interest in Sex, they can alter your natural choice in a mate, Nutrient Depletion, Dry Vagina and Yeast Infections. Yikes that doesnt sound like fun does it?
Im going to share with you some holistic ways to keep from getting a little bun in the oven.
Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
This is done every morning before you do anything, even before you get out of bed, keep a thermometer beside you bed, stick it under your tongue and track your temperature.
Tracking your BBT allows you to track your ovulation and to make sure you are indeed ovulating. Before ovulation, a woman's basal body temperature is usually about 97.0 to 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit, post ovulation temperatures are 0.3 degrees Fahrenheit higher than pre-ovulatary temperatures, and your temperature will probably stay elevated until your next cycle begins.
Checking your cervical fluid
This helps to determine when you are fertile, your cervix produces a fluid and at different stages of your cycle this fluid changes.
Asides from the side effects of the birth control pill other reasons to use the BBT and cervical fluid method would be the icky things that are found in latex condoms and lubricants. Many women have found that they have allergic reactions to latex or even the lubricant that these condoms have on them already, look for condoms that are paraben and glycerine-free. Here are some points about what is used in the making of condoms and how they affect our lady parts:
Check out Sir Richards Condom Company they use 100% natural latex, and are vegan, paraben and glycerin free. There are also many apps out there for your phones for tracking your BBT and cervical fluid. So, have fun the natural, holistic way you were meant to!
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Hi Joy and Mary, Thank you for sharing this knowledge with me! I was wondering what your thoughts are on the copper IUD? Thanks! Leanna
ReplyHi Leanna, There are pros and cons to the IUD. I've had some clients with poor experience and some with a great experience. The best thing to do is research it for yourself, evaluate all the pros & cons and decide from there. For many, it can create inflammation and later need to be removed -- that has been my personal experience from what I've gathered from clients. Also, for many, it makes their periods heavier, again.. I haven't personally experienced it, nor would I get one, but this is what my clients have told me. However, I know other nutritionists who swear by it and love it! Sorry if that doesn't help, but everyone is different. Mary -- thoughts?
Checking your temperature? I don't think i've heard of a more irresponsible way to avoid pregnancy.
ReplyYour temperature is an indication of your hormone levels, estrogen and progesterone, so it can actually be quite an effective method. However, if you really don't want to get pregnant, then following ALL of these methods. On the flip side, checking your BBT is really effective if you want to get pregnant by making sure you have sex during those prime times of your cycle. Perhaps this method is not for everyone, especially if you have imbalanced hormones then your BBT may not be the best indication.
I have been married for 35 years and have three adult children I never used perscription birth control but on occasion used condoms. I don't consider it luck that I never concieved any more children, I relied on my body to let me know when i was ovulating and my cervical fluids and if you pay attention to your body you to will be able to know the differences in your cervical fluids too . Thank-you Mary for your information
ReplyThanks for your comment Kathy! It's great that you were able to tune into your body's cues.
RedTentSisters.com are based in Toronto, have tracking kits and loads of info, and do intro-workshops on the Justisse Method (which you've basically described in the post), AND they ship crazy-fast. I highly recommend them, and this approach. Also: Sir Richard's are THE BEST and the packaging is rad.
ReplyHi joy, what brand is best for condoms and also what underwear is best?! Please answer thank you Xx
ReplyOops sorry I found the brand for the condoms. Just really want to know what brand is good for underwear! Thanks
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