1. Olvida todo lo que te dijeron en la escuela. Lamentablemente, la educación sexual en las escuelas consiste en mostrarte una toalla sanitaria y un condón. Jamás nos hablan de lo increíble e inteligente que es el cuerpo de la mujer. Conocer cómo funciona tu cuerpo es súper interesante y va mucho más allá de saber cuando llega tu periodo. Es más, el periodo no es lo más importante de un ciclo menstrual- ni siquiera es lo más importante para quedar embarazada. La estrella del show es la ovulación. Y si prestas atención verás que tu cuerpo te deja saber si se está acercando la ovulación, que es cuando único puedes quedar embarazada, unos 5-8 días por ciclo solamente. Si todas las chicas supieran esto desde antes que les llegue si primer periodo, tal vez aprenderíamos a valorar nuestro cuerpo y a ser más inteligente a la hora de considerar tener relaciones sexuales. Recuerda: no hay ningún método anticonceptivo que sea 100% efectivo- si tienes relaciones en tus días fértiles, hay posibilidad de que salgas embarazada el 100% de las veces. No todos las relaciones sexuales resultan en bebé, pero todos los bebés salen de relaciones sexuales- y si no están listos para un bebé, mejor esperen. El que un chico u hombre esté de acuerdo con abstenerse, es señal de que te ama, te respeta y que desea comprometerse a estar contigo para siempre en el matrimonio, y así darles los mejores chances de estabilidad y bienestar a los hijos que puedan resultar de su unión. No cualquier hombre está dispuesto a hacer esto. Chicas, no se conformen con cualquiera! 2. No le tengas miedo a tus flujos. Tu cuerpo fue diseñado para comunicarse y vivir en armonía con todo tu ser, no en constante desagrado. El flujo que ves salir de tu vagina es señal de salud y de que tu cuerpo está funcionando como se supone. Antes de estudiar sobre todo esto, yo pensaba que tenía una infección cada vez que veía un flujo largo que me bajaba cuando iba al baño. Y resulta que ese fluido es un signo normal y saludable de la ovulación, no de una enfermedad! Y si algo anda mal con tus hormonas, este mismo flujo te va a dar la información que necesitas para descubrir el problema y buscar soluciones. 3. Comienza a observar tu flujo todos los días. La próxima vez que vayas al baño, sí, hoy mismo, toma unos segundos para mirar el papel de baño después de limpiarte. ¿Cómo se sintió el area vaginal cuando te limpiaste? ¿Seca o como si hubieses limpiado una clara de huevo? ¿Ves algo en el papel? ¿Hay algún moco? Es transparente o blanco? Si quieres conocer los pasos básicos para aprender a observar tu flujo vaginal mira este video en youtube! Ah, y no tienes que esperar al mes que viene, ni a que se acabe el paquete de pastillas para dejar de tomarlas y darle la oportunidad a tu cuerpo a funcionar en su máximo potencial naturalmente. Y aquí te dejo una GUIA GRATIS para aprender a observar tu flujo desde hoy. 4. Cambia tus prioridades y ponte primero. En la noche, toma unos minutos para dedicarlos a ti. Date tiempo para respirar profundo, meditar, orar, sentir y escribir lo que sientas. Toma ese momento también para anotar los flujos y cambios que viste durante el día, y comenzar a sentirte cómoda contigo misma y a desarrollar estima y cariño por tu cuerpo y sus funciones. Tu cuerpo como mujer es incomparable, ámalo. A mi me encanta este diario* porque puedes escribir tus observaciones de fertilidad y también usarlo como "journal" o agenda para reflexionar y planificar tus días. En el diario también hay información básica sobre el ciclo menstrual y los principales bio-marcadores que te ayudan a identificar tus fases fértiles e infértiles. 5. Busca ayuda. Todas las chicas, independientemente de si están solteras o casadas, sexualmente activas o inactivas, se beneficiarían de observar y conocer lo que está ocurriendo en su ciclo. El ciclo no es tan solo para quedar embarazada, si no también para que el resto de tu cuerpo funcione. Las hormonas que se liberan a lo largo del ciclo son esenciales para el funcionamiento de tu cerebro, la tiroides, los huesos, el apetito, la memoria, el sueño, la depresión, el sistema cardiaco y muchos otros órganos. Si no tienes los niveles correctos de tus hormonas naturales (como pasa cuando usas anticonceptivos como la pastilla, inyección o implante) todo tu cuerpo se verá afectado negativamente. Existen instructoras que te pueden ayudar a observar tus flujos, identificar la ventana fértil y de ovulación, y a reconocer si tu flujo te está comunicando que algo no anda bien y que necesitas atención. Tu ciclo te dice como está tu salud, y el estado de tu salud se refleja en tu ciclo. Sígueme para más recursos e información gratuita en español!
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Both are totally different. With contraception, we’re deliberately intervening in the natural conclusion of sex. We are essentially saying: “I give you my everything, just not my fertility.” Or, on the flip side, “I receive all of you, except your fertility”. If this is the case, I wouldn’t actually be giving myself entirely to my husband like I promised on our wedding day, I’m really giving just some of me. Now, this doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t consciously and intentionally plan our family. In fact, when deciding the number and spacing between children, we’re called to be both responsible and open to life. And we must do this while considering our current physical, emotional and financial situation, as well as many other special circumstances.
Our bodies were designed so beautifully and so perfect that we have a built-in family planning method that actually works. Since women are infertile most of the cycle, possible pregnancies are already naturally spaced. We have very objective periods of fertility and infertility which we can identify and use depending on our intention of postponing or achieving pregnancy. So, if you’re trying to avoid pregnancy, you select days of infertility for intercourse and abstain during the fertile window. This fertile phase lasts around 6-9 days per cycle, and outside of it a pregnancy is not possible. Fertility Awareness methods (FAM’s) are NOT the “Rhythm” or the Calendar method. FAM’s are based on different biomarkers, such as cervical mucus, and their effectiveness and application have been studied for over 30 years. The Creighton Model, for example, has been found to be up to 99.5% effective in avoiding pregnancy. One of the best parts of using a natural method? I get to include my husband, I don’t have to do this alone! Family planning is not just the woman’s responsibility. My husband and I get to talk, express how we’re feeling about our family and future projects, and just be honest about how we’re really doing. Are we ready to use fertile days this month? Or is it responsible of us to love each other in non-sexual ways during those days? We have learned so much about communication in these past 8 months! I mean, if a couple can talk about cervical mucus… you know the rest. This is also an opportunity for the couple to develop self-control in other areas of life; maybe in stressful or upsetting situations, with eating habits or with any other urges one might be struggling with. I mean, don’t get me wrong, It’s NOT easy at all, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. And finally, the most popular question: Does every act of intercourse need to result in a baby? No. Our reproductive physiology doesn’t work that way. The woman’s cycle allows us to enjoy times that are meant for bonding only during which procreation will not be possible. Other times, i.e. fertile times, there will be bonding and very possibly a baby! Thats’ just the nature of sex, and being aware of our fertility is just a better, healthier way to live it out. By: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act, which is being voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives soon, in many ways does the opposite and needs to be opposed. Instead of respecting differences in beliefs about marriage and sexuality, the Equality Act would discriminate against people of faith. The Equality Act would: punish faith-based organizations, such as charities and schools who serve everyone in their communities, simply because of their beliefs; force girls and women to compete against boys and men for limited opportunities in sports, and to share locker rooms and shower spaces with biological males who identify as women; risk mandating taxpayers to fund abortions; force people in everyday life, and especially health care workers, to support gender transition; and expand what the government considers a “public” place, forcing even some parish halls to host functions that conflict with Catholic beliefs. Please use the button below to contact your representative and let them know your position. It's super easy! There is a message already written and ready to be sent but it's always a good idea to personalize the note and add your own thoughts at the beginning. How about gifting knowledge and empowerment for the women in your life?! Fertility Awareness helps women discover the wonders of their body and embrace her fertility as what it is- a superpower! All women deserve to know how to monitor their menstrual cycle and ensure it’s working they way it’s supposed to- not only to procreate, but to support the function of our brain, bones, heart, energy metabolism, endocrine system and much more! Ovulating normally and regularly is a woman’s very sign of health. Very often they want to make us believe that our fertility is a disease, an obstacle that needs to be suppressed, bypassed or destroyed- when it’s really a superpower to be discovered, understood, cherished and cared for! The best way to do this is by learning to chart your cycle. And that’s where we come in. We help women identify the signs of a healthy cycle, discover possible hormonal imbalances, assist in the early diagnosis of gynecologic disorders, treat the root cause with the use of Naprotechnology, or even help couples avoid or achieve pregnancy without artificial hormones or technology! Wanna learn how to take charge of your cycle or make the gift of Fertility Awareness to a loved one? Read our previous post! Whether you're single or trying to plan a family, you can use this knowledge for your entire reproductive life! We offer group and private Creighton Model Introductory sessions, as well as private chart reviews and follow ups. Our services are covered by all private insurances and select Medicaid plans. ALL SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL AND OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH! Gift packages available: Bundle A: Introductory Session + Materials = $80 (value $120) Bundle B: Intro Session + Materials + 1 Follow Up = $155 (value $200) Bundle C: Intro Session + Materials + 2 Follow Ups = $235 (value $280) Bundle D: Intro Session + Materials + 4 Follow Ups = $390 (value $440) Fill up the order form here and you will be directed to Paypal to make your payment. Please make sure to include your name and the Bundle you're paying for on the PayPal form. Your loved one will receive an email with a beautiful e-card and instructions on how to claim her gift and schedule an appointment with us! *All sessions are VIRTUAL and are available in SPANISH OR ENGLISH! Note: Our services are covered by most private health insurances and select Medicaid plans. If you know that your loved one has private insurance you may want to purchase Bundle A and we can bill her health insurance for all follow ups. Suggested schedule for our sessions: Follow Up 1: two weeks after Intro Session Follow Up's 2-4: every two weeks Follow Up 5: one month after Follow Up 6: three months after Subsequent Follow Up's: 1-2 times per year or as needed |