Natural methods of contraception have been known to people since ancient times. They are tested and relatively reliable, with the right approach and serious planning. In addition, they, in contrast to hormonal (and even more surgical) methods are absolutely harmless to health. What are they - the most effective folk methods of contraception? This will be discussed below.
Sexual abstinence
As you know, the easiest and most effective way to avoid pregnancy is to refuse sex altogether. By the way, this is not so crazy as it seems at first glance. There are many equally pleasurable ways to please each other, especially if you are "inferior" to physical maturity by age. Some women experience greater pleasure precisely from caress and prelude, than from sex itself. So, if pregnancy is not included in your plans - abstinence is the only method of contraception with a 100% result.
Petting
Actually, this method is akin to the first. That is, there is no direct contact. However, there is a difference - when petting, both partners are in the nude, they take the same postures as in normal sex, but the introduction of the penis does not occur. What is the danger? During such "games" a man can have an ejaculation on the female genital area, and here the probability of pregnancy increases at times. This method is often used by young people who make their debut in this area of life. They learn sexual behavior and ways of giving pleasure to themselves and their partner. The method of contraception is effective enough with care.
The calendar method of contraception
Recently, a very popular method is the calendar method. This method is based on studies that in the 30s of the XX century showed that ovulation always happens on the 14-1 day of the cycle (plus / minus 2 days), and not in the middle of the cycle, as most people thought. Menstrual cycle in healthy women, according to experts, can vary from for example, 21 days to 35 days. In any case, ovulation can occur around the 14th day of the cycle.
According to the calendar method, one should abstain from the relationship within 9 days after the menstrual period and within 9-18 days before the expected bleeding. The moment when this bleeding occurs, is determined by the length of the last 6-9 menstrual cycles, and also taking into account the life span of the ovule after ovulation (2 days) and semen after ejaculation (5-7 days).
The method is simple and effective enough, but it does not differ with special convenience. We have to seriously approach the calculations, regardless of passion, impulses of desire and elementary feelings. There are often situations when partners quarrel because they "want", but "today you can not." A constant sense of tension kills desire, although as a method of contraception it is quite good.
Thermal method
It is based on a change in the body temperature of a woman in certain periods. The basic daily measurements are performed in the morning of body temperature, so that a significant increase in temperature can be observed at one point. This occurs when ovulation (with the main, repeated cycles of ovarian activity involving the expulsion of a mature egg from the follicle). Elevated temperatures are maintained for three consecutive days during the fertile period on a monthly basis. The drop in temperature indicates the end of ovulation and the following days are safe when you can be sure that you will not be able to get pregnant.
To determine the duration of a safe period from the first day of temperature increase, at least 6-8 days should be subtracted. This effective folk method of contraception has a number of conditions, without which it will not be effective enough. In the morning, the body's basic temperature should be measured daily, about the same time soon after waking up and not getting out of bed, at least after 6-7 hours of sleep.
It is worth remembering that situations such as travel, climate change, stress, infection, getting up at night, for example, to a child or during night duty, drinking alcohol, taking medications, fatigue, can be the reasons for the mistake in correctly reading the temperature chart.
Method of control of secretions
The fact is that the appearance and consistency of the secretions vary depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. Specialists distinguish two types of mucus: an estrogenic type (characteristic for a period close to ovulation) and a gestagen type (appears after ovulation). Estrogenic secretions are slippery, transparent, glossy, flexible and taut. They give a feeling of moisture in the vagina. Sometimes it contains an admixture of blood. The gestagenous secretions are sticky, have a whitish or yellowish color. It is an opaque, turbid flocculent, dense and sticky. It does not give a sensation of moisture in the vagina. Due to the thick consistency and stickiness, the gestagenous secretions become impenetrable to the sperm, so they persist in the cervical mucus. There they die in about 8-12 hours under the influence of acidic vaginal environments. The safe period begins three days after confirmation of the presence of thick, sticky mucus.
Other symptoms of ovulation
The outflow of cervical mucus gives a woman to understand when the fertile period, the period of ovulation takes place, and when the prevention of unwanted pregnancy should be strengthened. Thus, it can be noted that the outer mouth of the cervix opens before ovulation (this is called the "pupil symptom") and this is the period when it is better to refuse sex.
In addition, a woman can also pay attention to some other symptoms of ovulation to highlight their safe days. The first sign is strong short-term pain in the lower abdomen, usually one-sided. These pains precede the release of the ovum from the ovary. The second sign is a change in mood. Most women during ovulation or fertile period are hilarious, work better, look better. In turn, after ovulation their hair becomes dull, the eyes are tired, skin defects appear stronger and the chest becomes stiff and painful.
Interrupted intercourse
The most common of the effective folk methods of contraception. This is a sexual act, in which a man must remove the penis from the vagina immediately before ejaculation. Unlike other natural methods, it is not associated with periodic abstinence. That is, you can have sex at any time.
This method requires certain experience in mastering conditioned reflexes and speed skills. Therefore, it should not be used by men prone to premature ejaculation. Do not forget also that a small amount of sperm is released immediately before ejaculation as a result of sexual arousal. Some of the spermatozoa are also in the urethra, not far from the foreskin and head of the penis. After sexual they can get inside, and sperm can lead to fertilization. In addition, in men this can sometimes lead to sexual neuroses, a tendency to premature ejaculation, and sometimes even impotence. This is also unprofitable for women, because it is constantly associated with a sharp drop in blood from the pelvic organs and lack of orgasm.