When the contraceptive pill became available in the 1960s, it was lauded as the liberation of women. Finally, women could take control of their own fertility and pursue ambitions outside of the domestic space. A little over half a century later, the cracks are beginning to show.
The everyday side effects that many women experience, including bloating, weight gain, mood swings, skin issues and migraines among a long list of others, are no longer acceptable to many women who are seeking autonomy over their bodies. Millennial women are turning away from traditional contraceptive methods in their droves, and it’s no surprise when a quick Google search of most traditional contraceptive methods reveals reams of personal horror stories.
Of course, some women tolerate hormonal intervention better than others — no two bodies will react in the same way — and there are still clear benefits of hormonal contraception. But for women who have struggled with the traditional methods, and have been left frustrated by the lack of adequate alternatives offered by their doctor, there are non-hormonal, side effect-free options worth exploring.
One such option is The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). As the name suggests, FAM is about tuning into the fertile and infertile phases of your menstrual cycle by listening
