I Quit the Pill + Didn't Get Pregnant

[@annieoosthuizen8296]

This is so fascinating! I stopped taking bc because I was having anxious and obsessive thoughts constantly. I thought it was normal and continued living with it, until I found your channel! I'm going on 5 months of being off of the pill and I'll never go back. My moods are steadier, the anxiety has gone away and the rare occasion it does return I know how to deal with it better. I track my temperature using the Daysy. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@saldarriagacarolina]

You are such an inspiration! I stopped taking the pill about 4 and a half years ago and have never looked back. I decided to start using Natural Cycles because I felt more comfortable with it than charting with Kindara and I am learning more and more about my body every day. This is about so much more than birth control (as you have said many times), this is about taking responsibility of our health and our bodies, of learning what works for us as individuals and understanding our cyclical nature as women. Information definitely is power. I am Colombian and live in Panama and if you think people in the USA or Europe are skeptical just imagine what it is like in Latin America, the lack of information and education is so real, and it is so sad. I just hope to one day help other women who do not speak English understand that they have options, just like you have helped me

[@neri4949]

Hey great video as always! I’m so interested in FAM and I really want to learn about it ! Have you ever thought of doing a TED talk ? I think your ideas and methods are worth spreading !

[@noemiemi7213]

FAM is amazing both ways. I tried to get pregnant and got pregnant on the first try, that’s quite impressive considering that i figured out i was pregnant much before the pregnancy test :) For me it’s a way to know my body much much better than i ever could. Love this freedom and control 😊

[@SamanthaMenzo]

CONGRATS! thank you for making videos. you have taught me so much and inspired and givin me the confidence to ditch the pill and go into FAM head first. I am so in love with my choice. I am three months in and my relationship with my boyfriend is stronger and my body feels more connected than ever. thank you. thank you thank you

[@viaclocheton9465]

agree 1000000%!! Thanks Victoria

[@shwacp0809]

I’m thinking of getting off the pill because in the last 6 months or so my libido has vanished! I find it so hard to ever want sex (even though I obviously want sex) and though my husband has been SO gracious and sweet about the whole thing I think I need to deal with it. The only thing I can connect it to is my birth control as the other reasons I thought it might have been affected have been ruled out. I’m thinking about trying FAM because we’re at the point in our life where if we did get pregnant it wouldn’t be the end of the world. We’d love to have more time just the two of us but if a little someone decided to come into the world that’s okay too. Maybe I should check out your course!

[@theonereborn6657]

I switched pills due to constant breakthrough bleeding and the new pill completely killed my sex drive. I came off the pill 2 years ago to try for a baby but unfortunately we haven’t conceived yet. But I would never go back on the pill. I didn’t realise how much of a negative effect it had on my body until I stopped taking it.

[@Kiddo1315]

I would recommend you to do so. I had the exact same issue besides others and it’s my first month off and sex drive is kicking back in.

[@sarahkendall3313]

GIRL. The same thing happened to me!! Get off of it!!! Flee. It changed everything to me. Your story sounds like I'm the one telling it. Almost exactly...

[@steffa648]

Yep the pill lowers libido which makes sense.

[@kayliezapanta378]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been off the pill for a little over two years and it’s done WONDERS for my health. The pill made me depressed, get insomnia, and gain a bunch of weight. I was really happy when my husband was on board with me going off the pill because we both could tell that my mood was just “off”. I actually really love chatting my cycle, more than just as a way to prevent pregnancy, because I’ve learned so much about my body!

[@CarolMarieReads]

I’m on 2 years off birth control (thanks to your videos and leadership leading me into more research and making changes), no pregnancies ... knock on wood! 😜 My doctor was supportive to an extent. She just reminded me that nothing is 100% so be prepared etc.

[@heathercoffee1505]

Nothing is 100%, including "the pill." Does she also remind everyone taking it to be prepared?

[@ericagoehring1089]

When I got married, I was given three months of the pill for free by the gynecologist that my mom took me to see before my wedding day (😁). The pill was awful for me. My cycle went crazy. I bled for two weeks straight. I was a mess. I started researching and found NFP. We have been married for 17 YEARS and have never had an unexpected pregnancy! It works!

[@cmrb312]

I’ve been using FAM for almost a year as contraceptive! Your videos gave me the final push to believe that I could do it. At first I was told, by a well-meaning friend, “Well, I’ll start planning your baby shower!”

[@Caitlin222]

I have never been on hormonal birth control and never plan to. I have been charting using the sympto-thermal method for over a year now and love it! It's amazing how I don't have to put any nasty hormones in my body and how in tune I am with my body.

[@nandaschuch]

I quit the pill 6 months ago because I was on it for 7 years and my libido was gone... I was a bit lost for which method to use and tried the ring for 1 cycle and then found out about FAM and the app Natural Cycles... now I'm using the app but it has only been 1 cycle with it. Also your channel helped me a lot! And the Taking charge of your fertility book as well (recommended by you). So thank you!! I feel much more in control of my body and that I know myself more, first time I could tell I was ovulating was so magical!

[@kbug8884]

Three years of FAM and nothing but success for me!

[@AJ-ls4jh]

What really bothers me is how people think I'm the dumb one when I talk about fam.

[@psychordelia]

A VH well in your heart you secretly know how dumb they are! And if they ever decide to try it for themselves they too will realize that haha

[@kacieeckenrode2050]

11 months on FAM (TTA) and going strong 🙌🏼 I’ve helped so many of my girlfriends who were struggling. My gyno loves to hate me too lol. Love your vids 💕

[@sammynomthandazo]

Hey Sis, How do i stop using the birth control and not get pregnant

[@lisafranz1850]

love your encouragement! Coming off the pill has changed my life! By the way you are super beautiful, just in case you haven't been told today :)

[@originalgabbo]

I have unbearably strong menstrual bleeding. I've tried tackling this issue without hormones for years, but nothing worked. I just had the Mirena (hormonal IUD) removed a month ago, since it didn't work the way it was supposed to - instead of making me bleed less, I bled approx. the same amount of blood but over the course of 3 weeks. only about 1 week of not-bleeding every month - and THAT only happened after 7 months, the first 6 months I basically bled every day! I will start using a hormonal ring soon, since I can't work and study or even leave the house when I'm on the first 3 days of my period

[@originalgabbo]

(I had the Mirena for almost 12 months)

[@uraluralie1725]

Cornelia Dottir Hi Cornelia it’s the same thing if you take hormonal ring. It just another way of putting synthetical hormones into your body. You should consider symptothermal method that is 99,6% sure without hormones in comparison pill is 99,4% sure.

[@trinaceleste3711]

Just got off the pill and my family thinks I’m trying to get pregnant. I just wasn’t myself on the pill, I was so depressed and sick. I tried so many different kinds and no plans of getting pregnant anytime soon. My family is disappointed

[@crystalglopez91623]

Hi!! What do you think of the new fda approved app for fertility awareness? Also have you thought about pitching your lectures to teenagers? High schools?

[@ashleyw6376]

Crystal Lopez I just started my senior year of high school and I'm taking the chart your cycle course. Most of my friends are skeptical, but I know a few are interested. I feel like teens would be more open towards it if they weren't already taking the pill or sexually active.

[@psychordelia]

Flo is a great app to use

[@darbsssss]

I use natural cycles, the app that got recently approved, and I loooove it. Again, its not for everyone. But for me i've found it gives me so much clarity and knowledge about my cycle. Knowledge really is power. I follow what it says religiously (ex. on a red day either no sex or use a condom) so i don't see any issues or concerns with it. Havent gotten pregnant so... so far so good! ahaha ultimately it makes me feel so empowered to have this knowledge and it really makes your cycle seem like more of a friend than a foe. My boyfriend was skeptical at first but now he's totally on board. He even helps me remember to take my temperature and he's keeping up with if Im green (good to go) or red (fertile). I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn more about their own cycle and body and for anyone that just wants a natural approach to birth control :)

[@sassypants7536]

Would you recommend it over similar apps like Kindara? The interface for Natural Cycles seems more simple and user friendly to me. I can't decide which one to go with though. At this stage I just track my period, but I want to start doing FAM for real.

[@psychordelia]

iloveperfume try them both out for a couple of months then the one you seem to use more keep that one! That's how I decide.

[@SherryFaith]

I'm looking forward to getting off the pill. Its been bye bye sex drive ever since I started and that sucks. I'm waiting to get engaged just in case but yeah hormonal birth control can be so damaging. These are so helpful

[@Amanda-ww8zm]

Youre so inspirational keep it up!! Loved your humble shameless self plug!! Yaaaaasssss kweeeen!!

[@dianaroja5890]

I have a friend of mine. She ask me if what would happen if she quit the pills after 4months , is there a chance to get pregnant ? I don't know what to say to my friend because I have no experience in this kind of topic.

[@LeColoma]

Hey Victoria, do you still use the daisy to take your temperature ? When I did try FAM I struggled to find a thermometer that was accurate and that was in the correct degree to chart curious to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks!

[@psychordelia]

Lezlye R generation guard basal thermometeris 12-15 on Amazon. If it doesn't seem to be working correctly you contact the brand directly and they replace it free. I've had 2 and they are for sure accurate.

[@LeColoma]

Caitlin oh Great one thanks a lot! I’ll look into it.

[@kasp8932]

Hi Victoria! If you have delayed ovulated and unpredictable cycles do you consider yourself fertile for all those days? Especially if you have the CM. Thanks!

[@nandaschuch]

Hi! Have you read the book "Taking charge of your fertility"? It explains everything regarding FAM :) I think it would answer your questions

[@Bratincevicsb]

I have really been enjoying your videos! It is such a fascinating topic. Quick question...I do want to learn how to chart my cycle, but would just relying on the Daysy work while I learn more about how to chart my cycle?

[@psychordelia]

Susan Repp if you look in Victoria's videos you'll find one about her using the daisy and she explains about using it solely or not.

[@Larella2]

in my opinion the daisy is just a very expensive electronic device which works on logarithms you can't really control. you will learn more about how to chart your cycle when using a thermometer and a qualified app...that's also cheaper ;)

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

when I quit the pill after 4 years, I gained 22 pounds... in like 3 months. and can't lose it again... fml :)

[@ericagoehring1089]

In my experience, midwives are informed about FAM/NFP, and they do regular gynecological care/wellness -- not just births!

[@tinedijkstra267]

Hi Victoria, I was wondering what you think about Tempdrop? I'm thinking about getting one:)

[@psychordelia]

I completely agree with you it is not hard to learn it all I have been off of the ring for over a year and I've never felt so much better in my body! My anxiety and depression is way down and I feel like I actually want to have sex now which was a problem before ! Learning how to do it is not as hard as you think and there's plenty of pictures to help. And apps! I use Flo. Looooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee it

[@johndoee3850]

My wife quit and got 🤰pregnant.

[@EbonyJaneNutrition]

really enjoy your videos :) I feel like our channels really connect and I just wanted to say Hi! Keep it up! Would love to meet you one day I feel like we would have so much to talk about! haha :) xxx

[@Lena-lo4nk]

Literally just subscribes to both your channels recently haha! Love women supporting other women in their work

[@EbonyJaneNutrition]

Yay ! Thank you! :) Yes we should always support and recognise hard work ❤️ xx

[@tenajagibson2581]

Being on birth control is a very confusing topic all I want to do is not be pregnant.

[@KlausHendryck]

Check out the book "Cupid's poisoned arrow". I think it could be a massive revolution in the way our society views sex and procreation. Completely blew my mind. And it could prevent tons of unwanted pregnancies too 😄

[@sarahaharper]

I have been enjoying your videos for maybe a year now, but now I’m engaged and my fiancé and I are talking about contraception and man oh man... I was not ready for this. Rewatching everything! I do not want hormones (again).

[@etienlemut1777]

Great.

[@chris77777777ify]

So much cuter females NOT on the pill aka steroids

[@Opal3ater]

This was long winded as fuck Jesus Christ 😭 be concise queen

[@antero80]

Why even give such a negative opinion? I thought it was a great video, she is speaking from real life experience. It was very inspiring and encouraging for me! She's a great resource!