Tracking My Fertility! | The Hormone Diaries Ep. 10 | Hannah Witton | ad

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[@andyhartley]

It is intriguing to me - as somebody with a penis - how it still seems to be the responsibility of the person with the womb to avoid getting pregnant in almost all cases. What you said about the app working best when you're in a trusting relationship I very much agree with, as this shares the responsibility (to some extent) between you both. This should be the case anyway, but I like how this helps.

[@DaisySore]

Hannah Witton 'penis people'

[@anotherbloodyfeminist3272]

Hannah Witton "Penis people". wonderful. truly wonderful.

Hannah Witton you are awesome

[@thatjillgirl]

Unfortunately there's no comparative tracking method for the male reproductive system. Assuming no specific health issues, people who produce sperm are fertile ALL THE TIME. But there are some pretty interesting male contraceptives in the works. Hopefully the burden can be more equally shared soon.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

As somebody with a penis, the condom IS a way for us to share the responsibility and it also prevents STIs.

[@marcelainlove]

I feel like it should be mentioned that the fertility awareness method is 99.5 % effective only if used correctly and if you both measure your temperature and note the type of cervical fluid you have that day. Relying only on one symptom (like the emperature) is not as effective. I use the fertility awareness method not for preventing pregnancy (right now) but just generally learning about my cycle and I'm really happy with it. But I'd say it's safer to invest in a course or read a book so that you can recognize yourself if you are fertile or not, rather that trust an app with it.

[@irmak2898]

I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this series, keep up the good work! Love you Hannah xx

[@rune4136]

I've been loving this series, as a learning tween! Some may think I'm 'too young' to know about hormones and sex and menstrual cycles, but personally I think, the younger you're introduced to this stuff, the better. I know my friend started her period last year at age ten and she had no idea what it was and was so scared, so I think that girls need to be taught about the whole concept of growing up, not just the basics, so that they can be prepared. Lol my school just said "When girls reach a certain age, they have a menstrual cycle, or a period, which is where blood comes out of their vaginas" and "When boys get older, they sometimes have wet dreams and get an erect penis". Nothing about how to deal with periods with pads and tampons or that most girls get cramps. Thank you Internet, for providing the resources for amazing people to teach us all more about sexual health 🙌🏻

[@betsygoodfellow5939]

Literally tho, I'm just leaving school and have had a period for around 4 years now (ugh) but I totally know what you mean, I remember we were told "you'll get a period where you'll bleed for a bit every month" but no one told us how to deal with it or any of the important stuff!! The education on this sort of stuff is actually rubbish!! I've learnt more from the internet than from school tbh

[@LoveParigi95]

You're totally not too young for this! Tbh I'd say you're about the perfect age because you're the age when girls start getting their periods (I also got mine at around 10). Even if you don't get yours for a while your friends might and it's nice to be able to help them out with knowledge. Juuusstt maybe wait a bit until you're really ready to put some of the contraception info into practice :)

[@calooza88]

If you want to know more about how a woman's body works, I recommend reading the book Cycle Savvy, by toni weschler. It's specific for your age ;)

[@TheIzzySquishy]

It's interesting how out of all the stuff I've read about natural cycles this is the FIRST TIME anyone has mentioned all the stuff abut regular sleep patterns and drinking etc. It seems like way too many people want to talk about this as 'the future of contraception' without talking about how this may not work for everybody, thanks for acknowledging that.

[@cordeliax8972]

there's never been a better time to be a lesbian tbh

[@jenniferclapham6539]

Hannah Witton except if ya wanna get preggers

[@cordeliax8972]

TheMoreTheMary-er well there is that

[@cordeliax8972]

Hannah Witton ahahahaha literally

[@TheMoreTheMary_]

hahahaha there's that indeed :p

[@TheMoreTheMary_]

Pretty sure Emily just made a joke ( especially since you can't "become" a lesbian )

[@Irishrachel1]

i would be so paranoid of getting pregnant and wouldn't be able to trust just tracking my cycle. it sounds like there's a lot of things that can effect your temperature and stuff. the struggle of finding a non-hormonal contraception continues on! *sigh*

[@hanzib31]

Irishrachel1 its actually endorsed by the NHS. it isnt as hard as it sounds!! have a read around about it if youre interested!! Femmehead is a youtuber that talks a lot about it.

[@thatjillgirl]

If your cycles are regular, it can actually be really effective, but the catch is that you have to be very disciplined with it if it's your only method.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Condoms are non-hormonal.

[@felicityaeh]

Irishrachel1 copper coil!!!! non hormonal coil.

[@hollabksquirrel]

Irishrachel1 copper iud has no hormones

[@heysharksarecool869]

Hannah, I would just like to say this series has helped me so much. I will admit I am a young, inexperienced, and previously uneducated teen who knew very little about my body and other people's bodies. This series has taught me so much and made me realize the differences between my and others bodies are ok. To be honest, I've learned more about my self here than in anywhere else, even school. So thank you for making this series and for helping me feel better about my body❤️

[@emmaturley5853]

I love this series, please keep it going!!

[@Louisyed]

seems extremely risky to try to use this for contraception, though helpful possibly if trying to get pregnant. It would be a disaster for me as my sleep cycle is atrocious!

[@emily-wj4bd]

i love this series hannah!!!

[@freya6698]

absolutely love this series hannah- I binge watched all of these last night!!

[@emilyf8846]

I literally cannot explain how much I love this series x ❤️

[@jigglemahballs9077]

I really love this series cause you are one of the rare people that tackle subjects like these and you're really really honest

[@hannahm6524]

woooo, loved this series, and your book is amazing!

[@yeehaw12]

You are seriously the best Hannah, you continue to inspire me everyday💕

[@emjefferson6657]

Hannah!!! This series has really inspired me to go off the pill and see how my body is naturally- been on it since I was like 15 and was always too scared that my skin would be awful and I'd not be able to plan my period, but recently been getting a lot of headaches and migraines and having alopecia so I'm interested to see if it's all related. 😬Sooo here goes nothing! Thankyou for being such an inspiration to me xx

[@katievero1239]

This is my favourite series too, thanks Hannah!

[@livsvahn1362]

Just ordered your book. I'm super excited! Can't wait for it to arrive!💛😬🙈

[@emomz]

When I used tracking basal body temperature (BBT) and checking my cervical mucus to get pregnant. I just set my alarm for the same time every day, took my temp and then went back to sleep on lazy days. I also recorded every temp, and just made a note when I took it late etc. I LOVED learning about my cycle, and I now have a four month old too, so it definitely works. I'm also hormone free just now as I'm breastfeeding which acts as a contraceptive because it stops my periods. I'm just keeping the condoms handy as I've no idea when I'll start ovulating again! Not a very practical method for you though :)

[@marithhvassingleth6632]

I am so grateful for The Hormone Diaries!! They had changed my life- literally! Started using a period cup and gonna go off the pill (by recommendation/allowance from both my GP and therapist)🎉 Can't wait to learn more about the topic. Thank you so much, Hannah❤❤❤

[@gracecallow96]

I love the hormone diaries so much! My fav KZbin series by far

[@isag4999]

Yuuusss Hannah, this series is everything

[@cinemoni]

never heard of this form of contrashashun before!

[@colecerys123]

I really love this series its so interesting!

[@saracas93]

I bloody love this series, and went off the contraceptive pill at the same time as you did after watching your first video. Also not related but the Audio is so crisp and clear, my ears are very pleased.

[@Dayseii]

I haven't even made it through the first one minute and I'm so glad you are talking about natural cycles because there aren't many reviews out there. I've still got another year left on my implant but want to start on the natural cycle once it comes out. So thankyou so much Hannah 😀

[@HauntinglyAsh]

I love this series but this particular one was particularly helpful for me! Currently thinking of starting to track my fertility in order to get pregnant, so I'm so glad you brought up his app!

[@kimolyslager]

These have been so inspiring! I came off the pill as well and got the copper coil as a replacement. It was so painful to get- but for real, it felt like they put a blender in my uterus.. Which went away quit quickly but when my period started it felt like the blender was put on.. :)))) But coming off the pil was one of my best decisions everrrr, my mental health has been so much better it is crazy. I used to cry about literally everything and that doesn't happen anymore 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@kimolyslager]

Also, thank you so much for these videos, I feel like without them I would nit have taken the decision to come off the pill 💛

[@amy_runs]

Would you recommend the copper coil then?

[@kimolyslager]

amy dallison Yes definitely!

[@amy_runs]

Does it not make your periods a lot longer and heavier?

[@Lgilesnick]

I've just been through the exact same, the procedure was pretty uncomfortable but the cramps after were so bad!! But I went for the copper iud as the implant was really affecting my migraines and mental health. I've just went through my first period with the iud and it was painful for one day and very heavy for two days. But honestly I'm so happy to have it, no more hormones!! It won't hurt everyone on insertion but honestly the pain at the beginning is worth it for my mental health and being nearly migraine free 😊😊and 10 year long contraception!

[@charlottepeet1615]

My favourite series on KZbin!!

[@manuloveskyon]

Love this series! Even as someone who would never consider using this method and is in love with hormonal contraception lol, you are as always informative, smart and fun. Love from Argentina

[@emblalo]

It’s very nice seeing someone talk about long or irregular cycles! As someone who’s cycle is everything between 20-70 days it makes you feel less weird and alone

[@imjustasadtwigoflemonmyrtl9043]

That was so cool how the bottle thing goes up the tube thing!!! Awesome!

[@taylorblair9676]

I love the natural Cycles app! I've been using it for 5 months and I couldn't be happier!!!

[@sheltiegirl423]

FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING THIS METHOD: I use it, love it and recommend it, but not to just anyone. Here's why (please read the whole thing): First of all, just taking your temperature every morning in itself does not protect you from pregnancy! The temperatures allow you to know when you are fertile, and it is then YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to either use a barrier method (male or female condoms) or abstain from vaginal intercourse on those fertile days. I agree with Hannah that natural family planning/the fertility awareness method (FAM) is best for couples in trusting relationships, people with fairly regular menstrual cycles, people who have a regular sleep schedule and people who drink minimally (if you have a drink or two that won't effect the temps much, but moderate to heavy drinking will). I've been using FAM for three years now, meet all of those criteria and it works great for me. I would also add that using this method is best for people who are willing to put a bit of thought/effort into their fertility every day (don't worry, only a few minutes each morning) and who are interested in knowing what their bodies are up to. I also recommend tracking more than just temperature. I also track cervical fluid, which is equally as quick and easy as temperature. I check when I'm in the shower each morning. People who this method is NOT good for are people who want a 100% carefree option like an implant or IUD that they don't ever have to think about. For some people that's very important, and if that is the most important factor for you in terms of birth control, FAM in any form is probably not for you. It does require care, thought and planning for it to be effective. I don't have the Natural Cycles app or any other tracker like that. You don't actually need any expensive apps or computer-based devices to do the tracking yourself. I use a BBT (basal body temperature) thermometer that I bought from Amazon and record my temperatures in Clue (period tracking app). The temperature changes are noticeable enough that you can see it if you plot the temps on a graph, and as long as you understand the theory behind it and what the temp changes mean (this is CRUCIAL!) you can know for sure when you've ovulated and when it's safe to have unprotected sex. For anyone interested in using this method, and for Hannah too, because it's an amazing book, I highly recommend reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. In my opinion reading this book is a MUST before starting FAM, and I recommend it even for people who don't use FAM because it contains so much important information about how the female reproductive system works, which I think every uterus-haver should know. In summary, I can highly recommend FAM for people whose lifestyles (sleep schedule, drinking habits, etc.) make it feasible. If you have a regular menstrual cycle there will be more safe days per month when you can have unprotected sex, but using this method is also possible with an irregular period, it just might be a bit less convenient. You don't need a paid service or an expensive device, you just need a BBT thermometer (NOT a fever thermometer!). And my advice to everyone considering this method, even if you choose to use a tracker like Natural Cycles or the LadyComp: Read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" so you understand the principles the app is basing its predictions on/so that you can double-check the app's suggestions manually for the first few months. If anyone out there has questions about any of this, please feel free to contact me :)

[@TheTuuliThea]

Danielle Crouch I have irregular periods and it works for me too! 3ish years, then I still got pregnant when I wanted to so I still recommend it. 😊

[@laurawoods13]

I love every episode of this series and hope it's one you maintain for awhile! Maybe you could do a part 2 later on, once the app's adjusted to your body a bit more --- more cycles in.

[@whatupworld000]

Yes another video, more videos Hannah !!!

[@lucysavill5724]

Can I just thank you for doing this series? Seeing you do this helped me get the confidence to actually come off the pill. Because of that, I was able to realise that there was something wrong with my body and have since been diagnosed with PCOS. I am back on the pill now to control the symptoms until my husband and I decide to actively try for a family, but at least now I know more about my body than I did before. Also, thank you for doing this particular episode as I've been wanting to find a good fertility tracker app to use when it does come time to start a family =)

[@warsinaction2450]

yay another hannah vid

[@tsonneckful1]

this is amazing, thanks for the advice!!

[@melissamoussa5596]

i love this series and i want more

[@notoioudmanboy]

Hannah you are such a gift. I love your videos

[@sexyscientist]

Kudos to you for putting "Ad" in the title AND the thumbnail. I really appreciate you spreading the knowledge and awareness.

[@biba1baba2buba3]

For anyone saying "I could never use this as contraception!". You use sympto-thermal method, instead of just your temps you also track other symptoms like cervix and mucous. If your cycle is regular it's super easy, it's only tricky if you have something like pcos.

[@manondalva8035]

Hannah I have just finished your book. I downloaded it on Audible and I loved it. The chapter on healthy and unhealthy relationships was just brilliant and I loved hearing your mum's, noody's and grand ma's stories. The first chapter made me think a lot and I even made some bullet points with your wise words to pass on to friends who are in shitty relationships.

[@Clarissa02766]

I'd just like to say that I also love this series. 💕😊 keep it up girl

[@koralizcruz]

Omg Hannah!!!! I love you soooo fricking much! I ordered your book and I'm skipping around chapters... i loveeee the book, we could literally be friends in real life!!!!

[@AnarchistOwl]

You sounded so northern at the end of this 😅 "luv"

[@RhiannonEmily]

This is such a good idea! I never even considered it before

great and inspiring!

[@jenniferchristian8115]

I think Carrie (itswaypastmybedtime) recommended this clinic in her video about STIs. Love this series xx

[@annabelyates5219]

I love this series as someone who has nobody at all to find out this type of information from! Your book helps too, of course 😜💓 Also, woo, Handmaid's Tale!! 👌

[@taylorherbertson2004]

I love this series :D

[@anapatterson4452]

Hey Hannah! I love this series and thought that this video was really interesting. I'm aware that this is a hormonal form of contraception, but I might be having the contraceptive implant (not to avoid pregnancy but as something that will help avoid epileptic seizures). Thank you! Love this channel and I wish you the best of luck in your hormonal journey.

[@annabel4313]

I feel like this is better trying to conceive rather than as a contraception as I'd be way too scared it wouldn't work out - there's only one form of tracking and so so many things can make a difference to the temp. reading/your cycle.

[@theonlyjen]

Yeah, I think there is a lot and I mean A LOT of fear about any kind of natural tracking method. however what does happen eventually is you become much more attuned with your body's natural rhythm and you can get better at seeing the signs that tells you when you are ovulating or not. The app is the first of it's kind in that it's actually scientifically proven as a contraceptive method if used correctly. Plus it's data collection and that is a good thing. however you don't need this app (which you would have to pay for) if you just want to simply track your body's cycle - there are lots of decent free ones out there. Clue is a popular one for example.

[@calooza88]

It's easier than it seems, believe me. I recommend every women to read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility", it will answer all your fears.

[@sheltiegirl423]

I agree with Vania and also highly recommend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility." It gives you all the information you need in order to successfully practice cycle tracking as a method of birth control (or if you're trying to conceive).

[@qwertzufil]

Really cool that you started trying cycle tracking. Just to give you a tip: If you measure the temperature vaginal the results are more accurate. Also you should keep an eye on your cervical mucus because that gives you one more component to tell wether you're fertile or not. (Read about the symptothermal method to learn more )

[@noodle9993]

I flippin' love your top

[@kiddooo10]

I'd really like to see a video, maybe this would be a good collab, about how good hormonal birth control can be for some people. I've been on the pill for almost 6 years (I went on initially to treat dysmenorrhea) and I've had a very positive experience. It has completely alleviated my condition, and I've been able to use it as reliable contraception. So while I'm aware that not everyone has as positive of an experience as mine, I think it would be nice to hear from someone for whom hormonal birth control has been helpful.

[@phoebe917]

yaaayy my fave videos :)

[@IzzyInkpen]

I think it's really interesting that this method has been developed, as it's really a sign of the movement away from interfering with the body. On the one hand the lack of interference is great but on the other it sounds like it would struggle to be effective for so many people, especially with a modern lifestyle. So many methods, all with pros and cons... so glad I'll never have to use contraception!

[@HaiKatie]

I am all for fertility tracking!!! I have been doing this for the past 6 months and its brilliant! I personally use the withdrawal method alongside fertility tracking and I can say I will not be going back to hormonal contraceptives anytime soon!

[@disconcertedrave]

Love you!

[@georgieh7351]

I am not kidding at all when I say that I have learnt more about sex, relationships and contraception etc by watching your videos, than I have by listening to sex ed professionals during PSHE days at school. Thanks for the info Hannah!

[@AprilSlocombe]

I enjoyed this new episode of your Hormone Diaries series and I have watched a few previous episodes of this series that I heard about in Brogan Tate's video about her taking the pill as part of her Let's Talk series on her channel. Going back to your video about coming off the pill, I used to take Cerazette to help regulate my cycle (I have PCOS, which makes my periods irregular) but now I take Feanolla, another POP due to the medication supplier for my previous care home and supported living establishment (I live in my own flat now) giving me different kinds of pills for some reason but I thought they were essentially the same. The first pill I ever took was the Yasmin combined pill when I was 19 and my PCOS was suspected but just before my official diagnosis at the age of 21 my GP told me the combined pill wasn't good for my weight, which is why I've been on POPs ever since. Back to this video I do not intend to use a fertility tracker or device right now, especially if I don't have a partner but I do use an app called iPeriod to track my periods, moods and symptoms.

[@EssieRuthMakes]

i used fertility awareness when i was trying to get pregnant, and found it was a really interesting way to get to know my own body. i don't need it for contraception because i'm in a monogamous lesbian relationship, so unintentional babymaking is not really a thing. love this series so much - and your top is SO PRETTY

[@marinashutup]

This is so interesting! I want to try this.

[@memorycelle]

Curious about this app, so it's great to see it in action, thanks for sharing! It will be interesting as this takes off to see how reliable it is to avoid pregnancy...

[@nobelmorningstar]

It seems crazy to me that you've never heard of the NFP method before!! My mom used it her whole fertile life and all three of her kids were planned, no accidents there! The length of my cycle is not super regular either, but I keep track of my cycle by noticing the consistency of my vaginal discharge and sometimes pain, and now I know that my period starts 16 days after I finish ovulating too, which allows me to be prepared for it!

[@ToKillAMockingJay1]

Yay The Handmaid's Tale Yay!!!

[@Zanderren]

10 episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LisaRosaBella]

You can also track you cervical fluids, cervical position, and use opks for a more accurate chart. That will make it easier to use this method as a way to avoid pregnancy and even to achieve pregnancy (what we are currently doing).I highly recommend the Kindara app for a more thorough charting experience.

[@Fotohalterschaf]

I just started using this method! I am really curious about my body and all it's workings so this is ideal for me. I have a regular lifestyle and sleep pattern so this is really not a bother to me at all! I am really looking forward to see my cycle develop in the next months

[@frenchprincessxoxo]

I love the hormone diaries! I am still in the pill but recently started using the app clue to track my cycles. after a few of those I wanna stop taking hormones

[@lollillid135]

yeah the sickness has spread - hope you weren't ill for too long? this seems like a really cool idea as i'm pretty lax with contraceptives and i don't like hormonal things etc. great vid, will you keep us updated pleeeeeease???xxxxxx

[@youmeandi100]

LOVE this series! you're like the very open, progressive mum I never had :D

[@sssophie9292]

7:04 ok that tubey thing looks awesome! It zooms off to the doctor 😀 Reminds me of the Dharma hatch in Lost.

[@coloursaur]

Praise you for this. I've been fertility tracking with Kindara and they don't give you such deep regulations, so this explains a lot of my results! I'm definitely going to start focusing on having a more regular sleep pattern now.

[@immym8603]

Hi Hannah. I LOVE this series since I came off progesterone pretty much the same time as when you're first episode came out. I've been using Ovia to track my fertility, mainly out of curiosity (but also in support of my girlfriend who is tracking hers because we want to start a family in the near future). Despite my haywire periods for almost a year now (I'm very jealous of your 46 day cycles, mine are just 21), it still manages to predict my periods pretty well. Still haven't managed to sync up though D;

[@SmexxiSBAylinggg]

Also, Hannah if you're going to dean street you can book appointments online the night before, so cuts out waiting time!!

[@charlottehayter7082]

Loving the hormone diaries. they're amazing. You should do a video on getting tested though. Everyone says get regular sti tests but have no idea where to start, how to find a free clinic, and what to expect. It seems to be a very untalked about subject

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Mind fully blown that this is even a thing! Very intrigued.....

[@missrosepip]

It's so great to hear some positive discussion of the fertility awareness method of contraception! Will you be discussing the biological side of things in future episodes? Hormone changes throughout your cycle as you move through the follicular and luteal phases of the cycle, how BBT can show ovulation, other signs of fertility, etc. Also, some advice: I wouldn't rely only on temps as a monitor for fertility. To work best FAM really requires tracking cervical fluid as well, which is good for predicting fertility even before the temperature shift. Temperatures can only confirm that ovulation has already occurred - your temperatures in the morning can't predict if you will be ovulating on a certain day. Cervical fluid and cervix position, which you can also track internally once you get to know your body, are good indicators for fertility leading up to ovulation, a kind of early warning system for ovulation. I'm a bit of a nerd about this stuff, but I do think it's important for more women/bio-female people to learn about how this part of their biology works.

[@missrosepip]

PS - I've been using FAM successfully for over two years. I'm in a committed relationship of 5 years. Also, if you haven't read Taking Charge of Your Fertility yet it really is amazing, essential reading. A bit about my experience with FAM: I have a pretty regular cycle but that doesn't mean I ovulate on the same day every month so I pay close attention to my cervical fluid and that tells me when I'm getting close to ovulation. Basically any day with CF is a no-go for unprotected sex and then once the temp shift confirms ovulation I know I'm in the clear (3 days after the shift, to be safe). And once I've ovulated it's 12-14 days until my period, like clockwork. Pretty cool.

[@lotttx]

Thumbs up! It can take up to 4-6 months to get the app settled, that's normal!

[@Ashaabee1]

They should partner with a kind of Fitbit that also does your body temperature, knows when your asleep etc and does it all for you automatically. Would be such a good idea. Take note natural cycles!

[@ABCthrills]

Really enjoyed this video! I'm 26 years old and just recently started birth control. So far it has been a a bumpy ride. I highly dislike the side effects. This could be something to look into.

[@sparkleofskies]

loved the video, as always!!! :-) p.s have you whitened your teeth? they look incredible!?! xxx

[@aellalee4767]

I'm totally trying this! I like using at least two forms of contraception and pay attention to my cycle(on top of condoms) and would love a more precise reading. So cool!

[@mariahonigpferd1819]

I got off the pill in April and just started to track my cycles like that plus observing my cervical mucus. I totally love it :) Checking the mucus is suppose to help make it more accurate. And on the app I'm using (mynfp) it tells you that only checking your temperature will make the pearl index go down... maybe you want to read about it.

[@valchester2571]

there's methods of this where you don't just track your temperature but also the colour and consistency of your phlegm and the position and feel of your cervex and these three factors combined give pretty reliable results after a few months. I will start doing this after I come home from my two month travel this summer because obviously the I won't get regular sleep while travelling and I've just come off the pill because of too bad side effects so I'll give my body some time to get back into its natural cycle and get the excess hormones out but I'm excited to see how that method will work out for me!

[@felicityaeh]

I know the copper coil seems scary because it can make periods heavier & more painful, but as you have a 46 day cycle naturally, I'd say it would work well for you. It's a bad idea for people with a short cycle as they can end up bleeding more often than not, but I'd say that wouldn't be a problem for you. Also, if it doesn't work for you, you can easily get it removed whenever. Good luck!

[@ppwild]

I am using this method for almost two years now. My mum used it as well for like 8 years without getting pregnant, until she wanted to be and then, because she knew her body, turned pregnant immeadiatly. I think it's not that hard at all and for me works perfectly well. :)

[@chloebailey8829]

How is it already episode 10 !! I do love this series though !

[@emilyrenee243]

I use flo and love it

[@LauraAutumnJade]

I am so envious of you being able to do your own smear.

[@spriddlez]

This is very cool. Are you also still using Clue? Comparing those apps (seeing what they predict regarding your cycle) would be neat.

[@nicolegorry1954]

Hi Hannah. I love your videos, I was wondering what is your take on the bar as a method of hormonal contraception. I've seen many mixed reviews in researching it and want to use it as my first method of hormonal contraception. Thank you, lots of love x

[@wlwcats5810]

wow this is an interesting one.

[@hannahbobanabanana]

Loving this series, as always - was wondering if you would look into doing an episode on reproductive issues and abnormalities like PCOS, endometriosis and so on. I think some mythbusting about periods and reproductive system could always come in handy. Also, what's the best course of action for me to take as I'm worried that an illness I have at the moment might be caused by potential hormonal/reproductive issues? My doctor has yet to look into it, despite it being prevalent in my family history.

[@jamesharvey5530]

I wish more PSHE teachers were like you

[@melissabiemans9991]

I've been doing this trying to get pregnant (not trying to avoid). I would throw the temperature in with knowing your cervical fluid cycles as well. Temperatures only tell you if you have ovulated AFTER you ovulated. So knowing that is great because you are clear until your period - but it wont tell you you are about to ovulate. Also - Farenhight is much easier to see a pattern. I am in Canada and don't understand Farenheight either - but the charts cycle better in F. Also #2 - your ovulation may change month to month - Stress, travel, extreme exercise all can push your ovulation around. So if you usually ovulate on CD 14 (as example) but you are stressed that day you may ovulate later. I lost my job this month and because of that I have yet to ovulate and I'm on cycle day 52. Also #3 There are lots of other apps that track this too that are free or have in app purchases - I use Kindara and Fertility Friend. you can buy a BBT thermometer at a drug store and use those. BBT are to .xx where a regular thermometer is only to .x