The Maltese NFP working group has been active since 1981. Since its inception, the group has been monitored according to the scientific standards of the University of Heidelberg. As such, there are many thorough, rigorous studies attesting to the safety of this method which have contributed to its development.In NFP according to Sensiplan, body temperature and other symptoms are tracked using a cycle sheet. This requires thorough familiarity with cycle-tracking methods related to cervical mucus and temperature, in various circumstances (e.g., after taking the pill, during breastfeeding or menopause). Temperature is measured using a basal thermometer.
NFP cannot be tracked by manual means alone, but thankfully there are various apps and tools available to help. These apps evaluate the body’s symptoms via an algorithm, so each app always works a little differently. Many apps connect to a thermometer, which transmits the data to the app via Bluetooth.It’s important that all users have knowledge about their cycle to evaluate information from the app and put it into practice. While some tools evaluate temperature alone, I always recommend those that offer a symptothermal evaluation.Well-suited tools or apps:
Masturbation is an effective feel-good technique, but it’s also a great way to learn more about your body. By masturbating, we can learn about the body’s workings, its likes, its dislikes and its non-negotiables (Note: We recommend focusing on the likes). Lockdown offers you the chance to get even more comfortable with your sexuality and to prepare for all your post-Covid dates.
For the sake of being thorough, I would like to mention some methods which, in my experience and opinion, are relatively unsafe. These include spermicides and spermiostatic drugs, coitus interruptus, contraception with plants and thermal heating of the testicles.
There are plenty of methods of hormone-free contraception. Explore what suits you and your body. As natural contraception has continued to evolve, hormones no longer need to be the primary choice.[All of this article’s resources are available in the original German translation.]