Fertility Awareness Method – Billings Method (Cervical Mucus Method )

Natural Birth Control Methods

The cervical mucus muthod, also known as the billings method, billings ovulation method, or the ovulation method, is a fertility awareness method that involves checking the cervical mucus in order to determine ovulation. Because the cervix reacts to hormones released during the menstrual cycle, the quality as well as the quantity of the cervical mucus [...]

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Fertility Awareness Method – Basal Temperature Method

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The basal temperature method is a fertility awareness method of birth control where the woman keeps track of her menstrual cycle by measuring basal body temperature, in order to determine the days she should abstain from having unprotected vaginal intercourse. Basal body temperature (BBT) is the temperature of the body when it is at rest. [...]

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Fertility Awareness Method – Calendar Method (Standard Days Method & Rhythm Method)

Natural Birth Control Methods

Calendar methods are a type of fertility awareness method that involves tracking the menstrual cycle using calendar days in order to determine a time when it a couple can have unprotected vaginal intercourse with minimal risk of pregnancy. Calendar methods, as with all fertility awareness methods, are also used by those looking to get pregnant. [...]

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Withdrawal Method (Pull Out Method)

Natural Birth Control Methods

The withdrawal method, also known as the pull out method or coitus interruptus, is when the man withdraws his penis from the vagina at the point where he feels ejaculation is inevitable, or prior to ejaculation. He must ensure that he ejaculates outside the vagina and that the semen doesn’t spill onto the vulva. Success [...]

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Spermicide: Contraceptive Foam, VCF/Contraceptive Film

Barrier Birth Control Methods

Spermicidal contraceptive methods come in various forms including creams, film, foams, gels and suppositories. Spermicidal contraceptive methods work by blocking the cervix as well as killing the sperm. Because products such as contraceptive foam or contraceptive film can easily be obtained at drugstores or supermarkets without a prescription, this is a very popular form of [...]

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Contraceptive Injection / Birth Control Injection

Hormonal Birth Control Methods

The contraceptive injection is a convenient way for a woman to get long term birth control without the need for an implant or surgical methods. The contraceptive injection can last from 30 days to 3 months, depending on the brand and type of injection. Long term birth control allows sex to be spontaneous, and is [...]

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Contraceptive Implant / Birth Control Implant

Hormonal Birth Control Methods

Contraceptive implants are an attractive option for women who want a contraceptive method that is “set and forget”. Once you the implant set, you don’t have to worry about contraception before intercourse. Success Rate: 99.986% Average Cost: $400 – $800 upfront (but lasts many years) Frequency of Use: Replaced every 3-12 years Prescription Required?: Yes [...]

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