Learn on your own
The NHS suggests you get support from a Fertility UK practitioner like me before you use fertility awareness as contraception. Research suggests this is what works best.
But it's your body, it is possible to learn on your own. These pages are my attempt at a simple guide.
They're based on Fertility UK resources and my experience of both using the method myself and providing support to hundreds of women, and their partners.
Before you start, check that fertility awareness is right for you.
Once you've done that, work your way through these pages:
But it's your body, it is possible to learn on your own. These pages are my attempt at a simple guide.
They're based on Fertility UK resources and my experience of both using the method myself and providing support to hundreds of women, and their partners.
Before you start, check that fertility awareness is right for you.
Once you've done that, work your way through these pages:
- Cycle basics
- Tracking your data
- Your first fertile (red) day
- Your first infertile (green) day, and some additional resources