The recent deprioritization of the RH Bill places the spotlight once again on the use of contraceptives. However, women shouldn’t be left in the dark about their options while waiting for the administration to finish its dialogue with the Catholic Church. After all, women can still lower the chances of unwanted pregnancy without the use of contraceptives. Natural birth control methods give women a chance to get to know their body better and be in tune with its physical changes. And unlike modern contraceptive methods, being aware of natural family planning techniques can actually increase your chances of pregnancy once you finally decide to have a baby.
But keep in mind that, in order for these methods to work, you and your partner should fully commit to these methods and follow them without fail. International organization FHI reports that there’s “a high failure rate" if couples are not very keen in following instructions to the letter, so take the time to sit down and talk to your partner about it. Also, these don’t protect you from contracting sexually transmitted diseases, so it’s best discuss this with your partner as well. However, these present a viable option for couples who wish to take the natural route in preventing pregnancy.
Read more about family planning and contraception with these articles
- Female Network's Ultimate Guide to Family Planning
- 10 Stupid Mistakes Smart Women Make about Contraception
- 5 Misconceptions about the Reproductive Health Bill
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