Are you tired of the daily routine? I know I was. Having to take a pill every day at the same time 7 days a week, 12 months a year, for goodness knows how many years.
Well I got rid of my pills once and for all. Now don’t get me wrong they did do their job and prevented pregnancy, but I had been on them for over ten years and I wanted a change. So I looked for a healthier alternative, one that would be just a effective as the pill. I searched the net and came across a revolutionary method of birth control!
It is a natural way of preventing pregnancy. It is called the symto-thermal method. Stop. I know what you are thinking is that the rhythm method? I will have to say categorically no. You can call it “an updated version”. Unlike the rhythm method it is based on three components.
- The timing of ovulation
- Vaginal secretions
- Body temperature
It focuses on determining when your ovulation begins and ends in your monthly menstrual cycle. That is the key. The best thing of all is that when done properly it is 99% effective. Just as effective as the contraceptive pill, and best of all there are NO side effects.
There are kits that you can buy containing special thermometers which measure your basal body temperature and also charts to help you keep track of your temperature fluctuations.
I must emphasize that this method is only to be used by people who are in a stable relationship with someone who will agree to commit to this method. This is because it requires periods of abstinence when intercourse cannot occur.
Some people use this method in conjunction with other contraceptive methods like the condom. Actually the symptom-thermal method can also be used by those who actually want to get pregnant. How? Just think in reverse. Since the three components of the sympto-thermal method will enable you to determine exactly when you are ovulating, you can then time intercourse to coincide with when you are fertile.
It feels so empowering to take control of your own body and be aware of your reproductive cycle. The sympto-thermal method may just be the contraceptive option you have been looking for.
Marissa Nathan is passionate about sharing solutions to health and family issues.
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