Contrary to what we’re all told, hormonal contraceptives are not the only effective option for birth control. If you’ve decided to finally ditch the hormones forever, or if you’re contemplating taking the leap, you’ll still need to know how to manage your fertile window if abstinence isn’t your thing.

Contraception can be used during the learning phase of fertility awareness and charting, when you’re still learning about your body’s unique menstrual cycle, and on wonky days when you’re just not sure (they happen to everyone!).

So forget what you were told in sex ed, I’m breaking down for you the most effective contraceptive options for managing your fertile window that are 100% hormone-free. 

Here’s What We’re Talking About:

•  If you want to have sex during your fertile window, you’ll need a back up!
• How effective is the Fertility Awareness Method on its own?
• Why you might still need to keep some condoms in your purse
• Withdrawal – is it as risky as its reputation suggests?
• Diaphragm – the forgotten one
• Copper IUD (yes it’s hormone-free)

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