Birth Control Alternatives That Are Less Disruptive Than the Pill, Shot, IUD or Patch
One of the most important factors in pregnancy prevention and preserving women's health is education about all of our birth control options - and not just the pharmaceutical ones.
While there are many different types of pharmaceutical birth control drugs out there, in this blog article I'll be sharing natural methods of contraception and pregnancy prevention that doesn't involve altering or suppressing women's natural hormone cycle.
Which often cause undesirable side-effects for women.
While every single suggestion may not be viable for you, each of these natural birth control alternatives have high success rates (over 95%) when used responsibly.
The good thing is these forms of birth control actually protect and preserve women's fertility, when used the right way and practiced consciously.
1. The Typical Male and Female Condoms
Condoms are the obvious choice for many reasons. Male and female condoms are cheap, safe, have a low failure rate and requires no prescription.
Condoms also provide protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
So use a condom and stop engaging in risky unprotected sex; especially if you're unaware of your fertile window.
Also, if you are in a non-monogomous sexual relationship with man, a man who's seeing and sleeping with other women, you should without-a-doubt be using condoms to avoid contracting a STI or fallling pregnant.
And, if you are sensitive to latex there are plenty of latex-free options avialable other than your regular Durex. Brands like Lifestyle Skyn, Glyde and Sustain have healthier options.
2. The Fertility Awareness Method
The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is an age-old method with a succes rate of 95% when practiced correctly and with complete awareness of your body, menstrual cycle, ovulation, cervical mucus fluid (CM), cervical position, and basal body temperature (BBT).
FAM requires a deep innerstanding of your body.
I personally practice FAM and have been for years now. I am able to do so because my cycle is regular and I'm skillfully in-tune with my body.
However, if you are a woman that experiences irregular or anovulatory cycles, you my need to consult with a fertility awareness practitioner. I do also teach women about FAM.
3. Our Herbal Birth Control Support
Our Birth Control Support product is a safe, natural, extremely-effective non-hormonal contraceptive. It's formulated with Melia Azadirachta Oil (Neem Seed Oil) and Neem Leaf Extract, traditionally used as an herbal spermicide and anti-fertility agent in women.
A spermicide is an agent that kills sperm or stops sperm from moving up through the vaginal canal toward a potential egg.
The use of our Birth Control Support Oil immobilzes and kills sperm within 20 to 30 seconds of contact when applies intravaginally before or after sex.
It's so easy and convenient to use.
4. Use the Withdrawal or Pull-Out Method
The withdrawal or pull-out method is another age-old practice, that when combined with the fertility awareness method (FAM) and our Birth Control Support product, can be effective against pregnancy.
Again, it's wise to have an understanding of your body and your fertile window when using this method.
This method also requires real trust of the man partner to control his penis and pull out before ejaculating semen inside of your vagina.
This is the method, along with FAM that my partner and I used for 7 years before conceiving our now 4-year old daughter. For experienced, responsible and body conscious folks only!
5. Diaphragm or Cervical Cap with Spermicide
When used correctly with spermicide a diaphragm or cervical cap is 92 to 96% effective at preventing pregnancy. You can put in a diaphragm or cap with spermicide any time before you have sex (just like with our Birth Control Support).
The diaphragm is made out of silicone or latex that seals against your vaginal walls and prevents sperm from entering uterus. A cervical cap is a silicone cup you insert in your vagina to cover your cervix and keep sperm out of your uterus.
Both are usually left for 6 hours post sex and stops sperm from joining an egg.
Using spermicide along with the diaphragm or cervical cap makes it far more effective. It is usually not recommended to use these contraceptive barriers without spermicide.
The takeaway here is...
If you truly desire to not use the pill, shot, IUD or patch; there are plenty of natural options for women to utilize as an alternative to medical birth control methods.
But let me be very clear, natural methods of birth control REQUIRES you to become radically responsible.
Responsible for the awareness of your own body and taking control of your fertility.
Don't forget to purchase your natural BIRTH CONTROL SUPPORT.
Hope you found this article helpful!
Love and health,
Shavonne