Physical barriers, Withdrawal, and Spermicide By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. A low-effort and highly affordable form of natural birth control is using a physical barrier every time you have intercourse to block sperm from reaching the egg. Many of us will choose to combine this method with …
Fertility Tracking By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. Fertility tracking is the use of physical and hormonal markers to identify a woman’s fertile window. Cycle tracking apps use physical changes that occur during the cycle while fertility monitors directly track hormone levels in the urine to identify the …
Having a basic understanding of the menstrual cycle is fundamental for natural birth control methods to be effective. At first, it is a little confusing, but even getting the gist is so empowering! The main hormones at play during the cycle are estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Their main goal is …
Natural Birth Control: An Introduction By Sophie Knapp I B.S. M.S. Reviewed by Emily Reeves I PhD. CNS. Hormonal contraception includes implants, some IUDs, birth control pills, the shot, and vaginal rings. These methods contain a hormone cocktail that essentially trick a woman’s body into thinking she is pregnant, and when taken properly, they’re 93-99.9% …
“Leaky Gut” By Emily Brown PhD. CNS. Reviewed by Inna Krieger PhD. Do you suffer from chronic disease? Chronic joint pain? Low thyroid function? Unresolved autoimmunity? Intestinal pain? Brain fog? Leaky gut is a primary cause of chronic disease. Addressing leaky gut doesn’t have to be hard. Overcoming this growing health concern depends on identification …
