natural family planning

Is Natural Family Planning Really Holier Than Contraception?

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by Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

October 13, 2009 - 12:08pm (Print)

To me, NFP seems, like annulment, to be a loophole created when the Catholic Church recognized that even its very faithful could not possibly live according to every aspect of the Church’s vision.

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Is "Might Actually Work" Good Enough When It Comes to Contraception?

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reader diary by The_National_Campaign, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy

September 2, 2009 - 1:08pm (Print)

There's been a bit of online chatter recently about ditching hormonal birth control in favor of a return to natural methods of birth control. The problem is, 100% perfect use of these methods can be pretty tough...

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Philippines Government Pursues Feeble Family Planning Strategy

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by Kathleen Reeves, RH Reality Check

May 12, 2009 - 10:09am (Print)

The Philippines government is championing a form of family planning used by only one percent of women interested in planning their families.

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The Rhythm Method Makes a Comeback

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by Elisabeth Garber-Paul, RH Reality Check

March 5, 2009 - 8:37am (Print)

Don't like condoms? Cringe at the thought of exposing your body to a daily hormonal treatment? According to recent tests, there may be a safe, all-natural method to avoid conception with your partner.

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Anti-Contraception Crew Still at Work at HHS

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by Cristina Page, Moderator, OnCommonGround

February 13, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

The goal of a Georgetown University study is to integrate "natural family planning" into the contraceptive services offered by Title X recipients. That sends warning signs flashing.
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When Gender Is Not Enough

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by Carolina Austria, RH Reality Check, Asia

October 18, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)

Women political leaders in the Philippines are nothing new. But examining the close relationship of female Filipino leaders to the Catholic Church reveals that more than gender is required for progressive policies on reproductive health.
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