What The Heck Is Vaginal Cell Slough?

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One of the most common confusions when first learning the Fertility Awareness Method is figuring out what the heck vaginal cell slough is and how it differentiates from mucus.

This often leads to people over-interpreting mucus and thinking they are fertile for many more days than they really are and having inaccurate charts. Read on to find out how to distinguish these two – it’s actually really easy!

Why Taking A Break From Caffeine Might Be A Good Idea

Why Taking A Break From Caffeine Might Be A Good Idea

When I stop to think about it, really examine how our society is living, I am astounded by how dependent so many of us are on caffeine.

I know lots of people who don’t feel right in the morning without their cup of joe or can’t wake up without that boost. Did you know there are a ton of benefits to your body if you take a break from caffeine, including improved hormonal health?

Why You Should Work With A Fertility Awareness Educator

Why You Should Work With A Fertility Awareness Educator

A question I get asked a lot is, “Why should I work with a fertility awareness educator when I can learn by reading a book?”

I want to tell you that working with a fertility awareness educator is invaluable. And I don’t say this because I’m an educator, rather, I’m an educator because I truly believe it’s important for people to have that support. Working with an educator has a ton of benefits that you just can’t get when learning on your own.

What To Expect When Coming Off The Pill

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Many people take the pill (or other hormonal birth control) for many years and only stop when they want to get pregnant. Unfortunately this has the potential to lead to a lot of stress and potentially unnecessary and expensive fertility treatments.

The fact is that for many people it can take several months, and upwards of a year (or more), to get regular cycles and fertility back after stopping hormonal birth control. So, what should you expect when coming off the pill?

What I Really Think About The Pill

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The pill was an amazing invention that changed society, took away the burden of biology from women, and furthered the feminist cause. Our society probably wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for the pill, and I am grateful for that.

But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. There are some undeniable negative aspects of the pill and the industry surrounding it. So, what do I really think of the pill? How do I balance the good with the bad?