The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this frustrating. Whether your cycles are like clockwork or feel more like a broken clock, it is possible to accurately predict your periods…

There are lots of things about periods that isn’t common knowledge—for instance, periods you have on the pill aren’t actually real periods. Crazy, right?! Learn more interesting period facts with this awesome infographic…

If you’re trying to get pregnant and it’s taking a little longer than expected, you’ve likely heard your fair share of “just be patient and it’ll happen” and “your time will come.” And you probably have to fight the urge deliver a swift kick to the shin…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa over at Fertility Friday and chatting about my experience with the pill, finding fertility awareness, and writing my book…

When I think about what the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is, I’m reminded of the classic quote: “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Superman!”…

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, has become somewhat of a household name, and with nearly 1 in 10 women suffering from the disorder, it’s no wonder. But what is it, and how do you know if you might have it?

While there are many subtle physiological mechanisms that ultimately lead to a pregnancy, there is one (aside from actually ovulating) that is by far the most important…

The way many of us (and our apps) predict our next period is extremely unscientific. I’ve blindly circled days on a calendar more times than I can count, and I’ve tried tons of apps that use all-too-basic math to (unsuccessfully) predict my periods…

Even if you’re a seasoned user of the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness, navigating the world of basal thermometers can feel daunting. So, to make your search a bit less stressful, I’ve compiled a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect fit…

Getting in tune with your menstrual cycles doesn’t mean that you have to profess your love for your period, but there are plenty of great reasons to get to know Aunt Flow…

Many people are under the impression that non-hormonal users don’t use birth control at all, and this is incredibly problematic…

I can’t even tell you how often I hear inaccurate information about periods. There is so much misinformation flying around out there about the female reproductive system…

Many of us were brought up to believe that the only responsible and effective way to prevent pregnancy is to use hormonal contraception. I can’t say that I’m surprised, but this is actually completely untrue…

This “myth of the average cycle length” ends up causing a lot of confusion and often makes women and girls think that they’re abnormal for not having 28 day cycles. And many of us end up feeling like our cycles are “irregular” simply because they’re not all the same length…

Natural Family Planning and a method like the sympto‐thermal method of fertility awareness (STM) have a lot in common, but there are several key differences…

There are SO many internal and external factors that can have an affect on your cycle, so putting your trust in an app that claims to predict when you’ll be fertile isn’t the wisest choice…

For those who may not want to go the hormonal route, for those of you thinking about getting pregnant, or for those who want to take steps to get your cycles under control, there are other options…

Charting fertility using the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is an increasingly popular tool used by women who are trying to get pregnant. And for good reason! Fertility charting can help eliminate much of the stress and put the fun back into baby-making.

The sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness is often confused with methods like the rhythm method and standard days method, but not all “natural” methods of pregnancy prevention are created equal…

I remember very clearly standing in my kitchen and suddenly feeling as though I was being suffocated...