Top Plus Points  

• Fertility awareness can be used when you want to have a baby
• No chemicals and therefore no side effects
• Acceptable to all faiths and cultures

Any bad points?

• Takes three to six cycles (months) to learn effectively
• Daily records must be kept
• Illness, stress and travelling may affect the results
• Intercourse must be avoided (or another method of contraception used) at fertile times
• Doesn't protect against STIs, including HIV/AIDS

Where can I find out more?

GPs and family planning clinics can give you advice on many well-known and often-practiced methods.