Charting Toward Intimacy

We are joined by Ellen Mitchell, FertilityCare Practitioner Intern and fellow lover of helping others figure out the best FABM for them!

We're talking through some basic questions you can ask yourself to discern what the best fertility awareness based method is for you. The questions are below! This episode has been split into a part 1 and a part 2.

Want a nice pretty version of the questions with space to write in your thoughts and answers? Email [email protected] or message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/

1. How regular are your cycles? Regular is anything in the range of about 23-35 days. Do you want to seek medical help for regulating your cycles?

2. Is cost a factor for choosing a method of Fertility Awareness?

3. How would you most like to chart? Paper charts, app on your phone, online charting, doesn’t matter, etc.

4. How committed are you to charting? Charting doesn’t take a long time, but some methods do require a bit more effort and/or time.

5. How much data would you like? Some methods are simple with just one sign charted and some offer multiple signs to crosscheck.

End of Part 1

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6. Is your schedule similar day to day or different daily? For example, do you work shift work and often sleep and wake up at different times or do you typically wake up at the same time daily?

7. How do you feel about using technology with a Fertility Awareness Based Method? Some methods rely on your personal observations of biomarkers throughout your cycle, some rely on a monitor or thermometer to give objective data, and some are a combination of both. What would you say is your level of trust in your ability to observe your body signs (keep in mind instructors work with you to ensure you are confident in charting your signs)? What would you say your level of trust is in relying on some form of technology (monitor, thermometer, etc.) to give you data?

8. What is your short-term goal? What stage of life are you in right now (getting married soon, single and want to chart for knowledge, postpartum, perimenopause, etc.)?

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We're joined by Grace Stark to talk about why there is a need to talk about NFP honestly. We've talked on the podcast about how we don't speak honestly about NFP, but why is it exactly that we need to open up and speak more openly and honestly about NFP?

Find Grace: https://graceemilystark.com/

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Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at [email protected]
Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide right here!
Stop right now and listen to episode 162 of this podcast before you listen to this episode!
In this episode, Ellen addresses the common issue of women experiencing low sexual desire during their infertile periods while using Natural Family Planning (NFP). She provides practical tips to help navigate this challenge, starting with the importance of sleep, adequate nutrition, and stress management outlined in episode 162. Ellen suggests techniques such as scheduling sex, wearing comfortable attire, and mentally preparing yourself to enhance desire. She also emphasizes viewing sex as a gift to your spouse and the importance of a positive mindset toward enjoying your sex life.
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Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at [email protected]
Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

Bekah from Feminine Genius Ministries joins us to chat on the harmful views of sex and intimacy we have going into marriage and how those are affected by and how they affect NFP use.

Here's some of the resources we mentioned

Theology of the Body

Christopher West

Our Bodies Tell God's Story (This is what Bekah mentioned was written for a Protestant audience)

Theology of the Body for Beginners

Good News About Sex and Marriage

Holy Sex!

To Love, Honor and Vacuum blog (Please note this is not a Catholic resource and does not share the same views of this podcast and the Catholic Church on birth control and NFP. This is however a resource for breaking down the views on men always lusting and women needing to always be available to their husbands)

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Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at [email protected]
Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

Dr. Sarah Bartel is back for part 2! We had so much response from our first episode on licit and illicit acts and we didn't have time to cover everything. We dig into a few more topics here like pornography and imaginative play.

Interested in checking out the Abundant workshop mentioned at the end? Head to https://abundant.canafeast.com/cti

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Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at [email protected]
Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses