I finally invested in a LadyComp! For those of you who don’t know what it is, it’s a natural contraceptive device.
Watch my video to find out what it looks like and how it works …
You can check out the LadyComp website here: http://www.ladycomputer.com/
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What happens when you test it in the morning and u get ur period later in the day?
Hey Fran, this was super interesting! Is great to see you liking this type of contraception. Just wanted to remind everyone that this type of contraception only prevents pregnancy and doesn’t prevent the transmission of STIs, so it is vital to still use a condom if you are not in a relationship where both partners have had STI checks. Otherwise, it is very cool to learn about when you are fertile and more about your cycle. Thanks!
Great video
I so wish that I could afford it (maybe I should get saving). I’m unhappy at the moment, been on the pill for just over 2 years and I really want to come off it and get back to nature but myself and my partner really hate condoms! I think I will check out the other natural method you mentioned. Thanks Fran.
dottywine- You can add in the “M” at anytime so you can input it later in the day
Tulsi- OMG thank you so much for mentioning this!!! I KNEW I forgot something x
Thats expensive. It school they teach you a chart that works exactly like that. But it doesnt show a temperature. It tells you when oyu gonna have your period and much more. And it practicly free.
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you can also just buy a thermometer that measures basal body temperature and chart yourself. in combination with mucus texture observation, it would essentially be the same thing. except MUCH MUCH cheaper
Hey Fran! This is a very interesting product, thanks for introducing it! After watching this video, I suddenly remembered that I wanted to know, since changing to being a vegan, has that affected your period? Do you notice any good or bad side affects? Thanks for all the amazing videos, <3
Olivia- Charting without temperature or checking mucus is dangerous! Because all of us women are different and we all have a different numbers of days where we’re fertile. Not ALL women will be fertile for exactly the same number of days each month. It will show in your temperature.
Stephanie- Agreed! But I’m super lazy and don’t trust myself. Also this little device factors things in like the life span of sperm inside the womens body, so makes sure you’re not sexually active will sperm still can survive that overlap of fertile days. Very tricky.
Gina- I’ve only had one cycle so far but it was lighter and usually I get clots whereas I didn’t this time - none at all. And I had no stomach cramps, no headaches, no sore breasts, no PMS at all really except for some minor irritation the day before but that wasn’t major.
http://www.saffronrouge.com/blog/post/a-quick-peek-inside-an-organic-beauty-addicts-bathroom
Could you please take a look at this and maybe do this instead of the bathroom tour if you want.
ps. Did you take the ttc public transit when you went to live raw and organic food bar. If so, what route did you take????
Thanks Fran!!! your such a sweetheart. I send wishses of well-being to you.<3
by the way <3= heart.
are there any other natural methods for the pill ?
tell them all
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I am using the pearly. Its cheaper than the Ladycomp but has the same effectivness. Check it out on the producers site http://www.lady-comp.de/en.
I’ve been using the LadyComp for almost 2 years and I think it’s great. I recommend it to my patients all the time. Yes you can totally chart your temperatures with a regular thermometer, pencil and pad of paper, but I know myself and would probably skip it or be too groggy and out of it in the morning and forget to do it. With this the alarm goes off, I roll over, put the thermometer in my mouth then go back to sleep. My husband is always asking me “is it red light time?”. Too funny!
I bought mine through Rax Medical. They sell it for $495 and have payment plan options as well.
The only downfall is that you can get an inaccurate BBT reading if you’ve had a little too much to drink the night before (alcohol raises your temperature). Also, the battery doesn’t hold the charge as well and I can only get 2 or 3 days of battery life without having to charge it again. No biggie though. It’s overall a very reliable and natural form of contraception!
Great post Fran!
you mentioned the ladycomp ealier in your blog and inspired me to go off the pill and move to a natural form of birth control that is reliable and respectful of my body.
i just got mine in last week and i am having a pretty easy time using it (especially for someone who isn’t very tech savvy)
and i would love more posts on this topic as well as the billings method or any other forms of natural birth control.
the pill has really become unquestionable in our society so it is nice that products like this allow us women to take control of our feritlity without completely exterminating it =)
thanks again!
Olivia- I was always so hopeless with the transport system in Toronto so I can’t remember! There were sooooo many subways and streetcars to catch.
eve- Yep
You can also use the billings method which involves checking the mucous from your vagina each day, then charting your cycle according to your mucous. You can do the same with taking your temperature. It’s best to invest in a really good book or seek out a therapist that can guide you through different methods.
Rebecca- Does the battery degrade? It’s supposed to last 2-3 months! Mine has been going since I purchased it and it hasn’t needed a recharge yet.
Fran - Yeah, after 2 years I notice that the battery is starting to go. Before I could charge it for 24 hours, then it’s good for a couple of months. Now if I charge it, it’s only good for a few days. It’s fine if I go away for a long weekend without the charger, but any longer than that it starts to get a little screwy. When the charge starts to get low it beeps and is supposed to show a number (I believe the number of days the battery has left before it dies). Now when the battery gets low it doesn’t give me that leeway of a few days and just dies. Once I plug it in it’s good to go. So now I just keep it plugged in at home, then take it off the charger when I go away for the weekend. It still works great though!
Thanks so much for your video on this! I’ve been thinking about what type of contraception i would like to use after having bad experiences with the pill! I’m going to go and read some more reviews now!
Yes, looks great, but pricey. I’ve used Sympto-Thermal Method(no cost except for thermometer) for 23 years, and have never had a surprise pregnancy! Now I’m in perimenopause and the method still works for me. You can learn more, especially how to deal with varieties of cycles, from the couple to couple league international, http://www.ccli.org
Seems like a good investment - I suppose you could use condoms or some other form of birth control on the yellow days to be safe.
Thanks for posting! impeccable timing…i just got my mirena hormonal iud removed because it was causing horrible cystic acne, painful with giant scabs…my doctor is trying to convince me to use the pill but I wasnt at all enthusiastic. now i don’t have to!! you’re the best!
I use the “fertility awareness method,” which includes charting your temperature and checking cervical mucus every day. I think it’s the same thing as the sympto-thermal method mentioned above. It’s been working great for me. I learned about it from the book “Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health,” which I highly recommend to anyone interested in learning more. Here is the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060881909/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0060937645&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q16P9MYNG67E6TANHV7
Fertility awareness methods get a bad rep, but they’re actually very effective if you are diligent about checking your fertility signs and follow the guidelines about not having sex during your fertile period.
Hi Fran, just curious about the warranty on this snazzy little device?
Super expensive ! Hope they gave you a discount for advertising it on here ! x
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