How Do You Use The Calendar (Rhythm) Method Of Contraception?
The calendar method, sometimes called the rhythm method, is the one of the oldest methods of contraception. It is a great natural method of contraception for those wishing to avoid birth control pills or injections. It involves using a chart or calendar to track the days of your menstrual cycle. Then from the length of the longest and shortest cycles you can determine your most fertile period (when ovulation takes place), during which you should avoid intercourse. It is based on the idea that women ovulate 14 days before menstruation begins. Because of the possible failure rate (up to 25%) when used for contraception, it is best suited for women who are in a long term committed relationship. First, you will need to begin keeping track of your menstrual cycles. The first day of you period (the first day you bleed) is day 1 of your cycle. After tracking you cycles for a few months, add up the number of days in each cycle. While the average cycle lasts around 28 days, a typical cycle can
