I completely hear you on the low sex drive while on the Pill. I was on the pill for about five years, and it gave me headaches, mood swings and lowered my sex drive.
I'm big into organic foods and living a natural lifestyle (as much as possible), so about two years ago I researched natural methods of birth control. When I mentioned NFP to my husband, he was like no way. I found the fertility awareness method, which is not really a typical NFP method, and is not tied to any religion.
FAM involves tracking your cervical fluid each day and basal body temperature for about half your cycle. Based on the many rules of the method, you can tell when you are fertile, when you are about to ovulate and when you are about to get your period. I have somewhat irregular cycles, especially when I travel for work, and it's just as effective for me. We've been doing it for two years now, and honestly have not had a scare. You do need to be disciplined in your daily observations, and we use condoms during the fertile days or abstain.
It's not for everyone, but it's honestly changed my life. It's very empowering to understand your cycle and how your body works and there are no side effects! I can literally tell when I'm close to ovulation, and know when to plan for my period each cycle.
If you're interested in learning more, I could talk all day about it. :)
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Date: 2012-03-30 01:16 am (UTC)I'm big into organic foods and living a natural lifestyle (as much as possible), so about two years ago I researched natural methods of birth control. When I mentioned NFP to my husband, he was like no way. I found the fertility awareness method, which is not really a typical NFP method, and is not tied to any religion.
FAM involves tracking your cervical fluid each day and basal body temperature for about half your cycle. Based on the many rules of the method, you can tell when you are fertile, when you are about to ovulate and when you are about to get your period. I have somewhat irregular cycles, especially when I travel for work, and it's just as effective for me. We've been doing it for two years now, and honestly have not had a scare. You do need to be disciplined in your daily observations, and we use condoms during the fertile days or abstain.
It's not for everyone, but it's honestly changed my life. It's very empowering to understand your cycle and how your body works and there are no side effects! I can literally tell when I'm close to ovulation, and know when to plan for my period each cycle.
If you're interested in learning more, I could talk all day about it. :)
Good luck!