Embracing God’s beautiful design for your cycle
The last time I checked, Christina Valenzuela’s book, “The Language of Your Body: Embracing God’s Design for Your Cycle,” was on backorder. Probably because the book includes wisdom from saints…
How understanding my menstrual cycle revolutionized my prayer life
Let me paint a picture: One day you’re sitting in the chapel, eyes fixed on the Blessed Sacrament, nose deep in Scripture, experiencing consolation and peace. Then, maybe two days…
To the woman sick and tired of NFP, here is a new perspective
To the woman who feels like her body is broken, I see you. To the woman who feels like her body has betrayed her, you are not alone. To the…
5 questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about switching fertility awareness methods
Learning about your fertility and deciding on a fertility awareness method to chart your cycle is a big (and sometimes intimidating!) decision. After all, what you learned in health class…
Busting myths about NFP
You might think that, unless you are a crunchy granola 20-something who chants to the moon or a devout middle-aged mama with 12 babies, Natural Family Planning (NFP) isn’t for…
Managing your fertility: An interview with Bridget Busacker
Just in time for National NFP Awareness Week (July 25-31), we’re sitting down with Bridget Busacker, founder of Managing Your Fertility. Bridget has her master’s degree in health communication from…
3 things you might not know about birth control
It is no secret that Catholic teaching does not support the use of contraception for birth control purposes. While a number of Catholics take birth control anyway, many are unaware…