Articles under Contraception

Ovulation is the time of the month for a woman when the egg is passing through her system, either to be fertilized, or to pass on through with the blood that is expelled with her monthly menstrual cycle or period. During this time, the body temperature rises, so this is the time when you will be the most fertile, either for you to get pregnant, or to abstain from having sexual relations, if you do not want a pregnancy. This is of course the natural type of contraception. It is best tracked using an ovulation calendar. (more...)

Many couples nowadays are becoming much more aware of parental planning and the various forms of contraceptives. Not only is birth control an issue but it brings it into the realm of safe sex as well. Many women are now opting for natural contraception and one of the best methods for this is by keeping track of ovulation with a ovulation calendar. (more...)

One of the most popular birth control devices is the condom. This collects the man’s sperm before, during and after he ejaculates. The condom prevents the sperm from entering the woman’s vagina. They are made of either latex or silicon, lubricated or dry. This is also one of the main protections against sexually transmitted diseases. When using a condom, it is also recommended to use another type of contraception, as the condom is not 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. If used in combination with an ovulation calendar the risks are reduced much more significantly. (more...)

The Pill has been on the market for fifty years now, and at times has been quite controversial, with some problems which women have encountered. Because of the huge number of women taking it, this shows that the risks do not stop women from taking the Pill anyway. Many women are now starting to look for a natural contraceptive and this is where the ovulation calendar is a good alternative. (more...)

Ovulation occurs during the menstrual cycle of a female, in all species .This happens between the ages of 12 to 45 (ages could vary) in humans. During this process the mature follicles that are released by the ovaries, rupture. These discharge an ovum or egg. This egg participates in the reproduction process. In human females it happens around the 14th day of a twenty –eight day cycle. This is the time the female is most fertile and when having sexual intercourse during this time, it will usually lead to a pregnancy. In case you do not want a pregnancy to occur, you should consider an Over The Counter contraceptive device or the natural method i.e. using an ovulation calendar. (more...)