This is my last post of the year!
Interested in what my readers were most excited about in 2016?
Check out this list of the top posts of 2016.
Top Posts Of 2016
Using Emergency Contraception With Fertility Awareness
I think we’ve all been in the situation where we’re not sure if our birth control method is working, had a condom burst, or had unprotected sex then regretted it.
Previously, if you didn’t want to be pregnant, you would have to assume you were fertile every single day and take emergency contraception (EC) regardless of when it happened. But now, since you’re using the fertility awareness method, you can know exactly when EC is needed and when you can relax and not have to think about it.
Birth Control And Your Mental Health
A study has recently come out validating what many people have known for years, yet, despite the seriousness of it, has often been dismissed or brushed off.
Results showed that women on hormonal birth control are 23 to 34% more likely to be diagnosed with depression than those not taking birth control.
In Praise Of Condoms
I’ve seen condom myths all over the internet which lead to unfounded (and dangerous) distrust of condoms.
The fact is, condoms do not get microscopic tears and they are effective at preventing pregnancy (and sexually transmitted infections, too!). Read on to learn about how amazing condoms are.
Fertility Awareness And HIV
Today (December 1) is World AIDS Day. A day to remember that people around the world are still living with HIV and still dying from AIDS-related illnesses.
How is HIV related to fertility awareness? All women have decisions to make regarding contraception, planning for pregnancy, being sexual with their partners, and their relationship with their bodies, and these are all impacted by living with HIV.
Fertility Awareness Is As Effective As The Pill!
One of the most common myths about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is that it doesn’t work to prevent pregnancy. And when women are learning how to use it they always want to know how effective it is. At perfect use, it’s 99.6% effective, as good as hormonal contraception! (something a lot of people don’t know).
So how do we know this? Science! Keep reading to see the research that backs this up.