So many people are seeing the value of avoiding synthetic hormones in order to learn their natural cycles. Here is a list of common experiences that people report as they go through the transition.
Read MorePainful periods? Acne? Extreme mood swings and PMS? Sub-fertility? Unable to lose weight? You might be suffering from hormonal imbalance, and your cosmetics and home cleaning supplies could be to blame.
Read MoreA few days ago, The Guardian called out the FEMM fertility app and organization for receiving funding from anti-abortion campaigners. The article also pointed out FEMM’s criticism of birth control and used outdated and questionable statistics to support an assertion that fertility awareness is not reliable. While some of these claims are well-founded, we shouldn’t allow fertility awareness to be painted with such a broad brush. The author suggests that fertility awareness works against women’s rights by using a hidden agenda to strip them of their choices, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Read MoreYes, it’s great for people who want to get pregnant.
Yes, it’s great for people who want natural, hormone-free birth control.
But also-- it’s about taking control of your health.
Read MoreOur bodies are doing amazing work for us every single day. They’re providing us with feedback on our diet, our exercise, and our environments. When we learn how to listen to our bodies, we will get so much valuable insight into how to best care for ourselves. That’s right-- practicing fertility awareness by observing your cervical mucus is self-care.
Read MoreLearning about our bodies allows us to be more comfortable in them, to appreciate them, and ultimately, to best care for them— This is our birthright. Sadly, this is knowledge that has been lost for generations. That’s why I’m passionate about sharing fertility awareness with everyone I meet, and I’d like to share my fertility awareness journey with you.
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