According to the World Health Organization over 100 million women around the world use oral contraceptives as their birth control plan.  Since the pill became available in 1960 it has been one of the most commonly used forms of birth control for females between the ages of 15-49.

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Although highly effective “the pill” is known to have adverse side effects including nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, missed periods, weight gain, mood changes and decreased sex drive.  With so many short term side effects and the possibility of even longer term side effects many women are looking to more natural birth control plans but aren’t sure where to start.

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In Episode 81 Emily talks about her experience transitioning from hormonal birth control to natural birth control using the fertility awareness method including the benefits and drawbacks of each along with how to get started and what you can expect when making the transition.

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SHOW NOTES:

2:45 - Type of Birth Control

7:15 - Why did Hormonal Birth Control become so popular

11:45 - How we learned about sex and birth control

20:30 - Benefits and drawbacks of Hormonal Birth Control

28:00 - Why are so many women taking Hormonal Birth Control

33:45 - Fears of Transitioning from HBC to Natural Birth Control

40:45 - Different methods of natural birth control

46:15 - How to transition from HBC to Fertility Awareness

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THE PROCLIVITY METHOD:

PROCLIVITY SUPPORTED PRODUCTS:

Full Script Practitioner Grade Supplements:

Eight Sleep Pod:

Hydroviv Water Filter:

LMNT Electrolytes

Molekule Air Purifier:

Fatco Skin Care: