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Birth Control

3 Long Term Birth Control Options

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs for short) is a type of long term birth control that can prevent pregnancy for a number of years. There are both non-hormonal and hormonal long term birth control options out there. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at each long term birth control option, plus some alternative contraceptives to consider...

Sep 23, 2021

4 min read

Guest Posts

Coming off Hormonal Birth Control: Sophia’s Story

I heard about Natural Cycles through social media. Even before I found them, I’d been interested in a natural form of birth control. I have been on two different hormonal birth control pills. One for a year and a half, and the other for about 6 months. One of the biggest reasons why I switched pills was because of the side effects I was experiencing...

Sep 9, 2021

4 min read

Birth Control

5 Facts For World Contraception Day

World Contraception Day happens on the 26th of September every year and is a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of birth control and promote better sex education. To celebrate this climactic calendar date, we’ve put together five facts for World Contraception Day. Grab a coffee and get comfy, let’s take a dive into what we should all know about birth control.

Sep 3, 2021

3 min read

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Reproductive Health

What Causes Vaginal Dryness?

From hormonal changes to stress, there are many things that can influence your reproductive health. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the many causes of vaginal dryness, touch on treatments, and unpack how tracking changes throughout your menstrual cycle can help you learn more about your body.

Aug 27, 2021

4 min read

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Reproductive Health

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause describes the transition period in the lead-up to menopause. During this time we may experience a variety of symptoms and notice our periods are becoming less regular. In this post, we’re going to look at the signs and symptoms of perimenopause, common treatments, and how tracking changes in your cycle can help you learn more about your body. Read on to find out more...

Aug 19, 2021

2 min read