So an update... i ended up getting re-fitted for the diaphragm and it seems i have stretched out a bit because they were able to fit me for the smallest size (i had 2 unsuccessful fittings last year before having penetrative intercourse). Yet, i had trouble finding anyone to actually get the device ...

Thank you and I am short on time right now so I will respond to the rest of your question later. I have one more question about the diaphragm. I want the best chances to have a successful fitting (given I had 2 unsuccessful ones due to small size before I had had sex, so i'm hoping that played a rol...

Hi, I've asked a few questions before. A month or so ago, I had a pregnancy scare, as I use the fertility awareness method with a male barrier or withdrawal and we failed to use it on a potentially fertile day. Well, the stress delayed ovulation, so I ovulated 4 days late, and got my period after a ...

Update! I know my very cycle well, because I've been charting symptoms and temps for 2 years. Basically, I never had the usually symptoms I get before ovulation this cycle, but I freaked out about our unprotected sex slip up, and i didn't sleep for 2 days. My temp jumped for two days, but 1 FAM rule...

I think it would be worth your time to peruse this feature: Birth Control Bingo! . You may consider other barriers besides the diaphragm, like condoms (finding the right fit is easier: http://luckybloke.com/pages/find-your-condom-size). Also, if it has been five days or less since a risk, emergency...

I might try 1 more time to be refitted for a diaphragm (if this doesn't result in a pregnancy). I tried 2x to be fitted as that was what i wanted, but i think my cervix is strangely shaped. I feel physically bad on hormonal BC, and I don't like to take hormones to mess with my own hormonal rhythm. W...

thanks hayley. I asked on a fam board, and yes it's a risk what we did, but i'm not thinking too great as sperm technically can live 7 days, but usually only 2-3... from what i understand. that given, it's not something anyone should think is perfectly safe. My intuition is that i'm fine and still h...

Ok... so at risk of sounding foolish... My husband and I have been using fertility awareness to try to avoid, but i guess we've been not happy with any of the barriers (or else... the barrier- condoms, we also do withdrawal which isn't that fun either) we use during our fertile time and feel they al...

thanks again for everything here

you can't change my username to something else?

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i was wondering if someone could plz delete my account. (X) is my internet name i use alot and some people IRL know that and i've posted some personal stuff here i'd be mortified if anyone found.

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Hi there :) I use fertility awareness as my primary birth control method (use withdrawal or condom during my fertile time) and have been charting my cycles carefully for 2 years. Love this method and love knowing my body and will chart until menopause. I have some info that might help you and a few ...

I have to respond to this, because I happened to see this and i've wondered just out of curiosity in the back of my mind if I might be this. OK... let me explain. I am a happily married 25 year old woman, with a normal sex drive with my husband. It feels awesome and i do crave it sometimes. But i've...

Haha... we waited to have actual PIV intercourse till our honeymoon... and we actually bumped heads on one of our first times... we laughed and kept going. lol

lol it depends alot on the time of the month... before ovulation, sometimes i feel like i think about it several times a day... at others, not much at all!

Thanks Heather... this is good advice. Communication. I think we both don't communicate the best about things that may be a bit uncomfortable. Maybe not the healthiest... i guess maybe that's why we have a very peaceful relationship. But I know we do have to communicate about this. :)... even if it ...

Hey again, Thank you for your quick reply! ☺ I forgot to put we are 24 and 25, almost 25 and 25 (he is younger by a few months)… so we are young and in good health... age shouldn't be an issue here as I know age can cause some sexual issues. He does masturbate to reach orgasm, I’m not sure how frequ...

Hi everyone... I have a sex dilemma, and have no idea what to do about it or who to reach out to about it, but it's been weighing on my mind... So my husband, who is my best friend, and I got married 5 months ago in May. We have a great relationship, and I guess you could say we were "technical...

as i suspected my period arrived 13 days after I thought I ovulated... so we are safe ... will monitor more closely this time in case this is my new normal!

Thanks! I think it will be fine... 8 DPO now so i'll be sure in a few days. I like your idea of being extra careful before O for a few cycles as this time was 2 days early than the day it is almost always on. I can tell when O occurs clearly, so I am very comfortable unprotected after O... it's just...

I think it's totally worth it, if you both want it :D My husband and I were in a semi LD relationship for 3 years before we lived in close proximity for 5 months before our wedding. We both knew we loved each other and wanted it to work, so we made it work. If you both communicate often and fully, t...

I agree, it's hard to know if the bleeding was random mid cycle bleeding (which can happen... if it was slimy, it could potentially be fertile cervical mucus tinged w/ blood meaning you are ovulating), or if it is from the sex. Since it was your first time having intercourse, it could be from that. ...

I have a few birth control questions: This question might sound like common sense, but since we use condoms during my fertile phase (we are a young married FAM couple) I am curious about why they sometimes fail. I know they are about 90% effective. Is this potential failure due to breakage or can it...

You seem knowledgeable so I thought you might have a few tidbits of info I haven’t heard before… Thanks again. The problem with docs is they want to treat treat treat, and w/ barely any symptoms I have decided to wait to treat till we are TTC although my endo was recommending low dose steroids (give...

Yes... just reading this as I joined the boards. Have to comment as this is a topic near to my heart and to encourage you that if this is on your heart, it's possible, and so rewarding to wait! I just turned 25 and got married a few months ago. I always knew for religious and personal convictions th...