In today’s episode I share the honest truth about using fertility awareness for birth control, and what are the main reasons why women get pregnant (user failure) when using the method. I share what you need to know in order for this method to work for you, and it’s more than simply “follow the rules”. I know you’ll appreciate this episode, because it’s the stuff no one talks about. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: User failure versus method failure The difference between user failure and method failure as it relates to fertility awareness How effective is the fertility awareness method? The importance of understanding the rules (fully) prior to using fertility awareness for birth control What is "rhythm method thinking"? Why the decision to become pregnant is not black and white, and how to manage the grey area Managing your fertile window effectively Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD FFP 171 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Madi FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle Fertility Friday Podcast Episodes Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.