Got Questions About Natural Family Planning? My Guest Post at Project M

I am excited to announce that Kathleen at Project M has graciously published a guest post of mine today.  Project M is a really cool site written from the perspective of a cool gal who shares her experiences in the early years of marriage.  Kathleen is candid, funny and offers a refreshing perspective on this crazy thing we call marriage.

Kathleen approached me with some questions about Natural Family Planning, and we decided it would be cool to create a frequently asked questions of sorts on the topic.  So, Kathleen sent me some questions written in her own open style, and I provided candid (and sometimes personal) responses.  I think the end result is a fantastic resource that everyone (both NFP-inclined and not so much) should take a look at to learn more.

The article is entitled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Natural Family Planning” and I would really appreciate it if could take a minute to visit Kathleen’s site and read the post.  It would mean a great deal to me if you could show your support in this way, and we would both love to hear from you in the comments section!  



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I am Thankful for Sexuality

It seems that blog posts describing all the things we are thankful for are all the rage right now.  ‘Tis the season to reflect on how blessed we really are and to share our appreciation with others.  So, I took some time today to think about it for myself.

I am thankful for sexuality.  Yes, sexuality.  Now, please don’t confuse this with sex.  I’m certainly thankful for that too (!), but that’s not where I’m going here.

So What Exactly Do You Mean, Then?

I am thankful for the gift of unique sexuality that we are all blessed to possess.  I’m talking masculinity and femininity here.  Male and female.  Man and woman.

After all, it’s the inherent attraction between masculinity and femininity that has brought us together in marriage.  It is the basis for sexual attraction, and it is what makes us fit together and complement our spouses both physically and emotionally.  Sexuality is the reason we are able to leave our individual families and become “one” as a married couple.  



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How Does Natural Family Planning Benefit Marriage?

As you know if you have read my previous post describing what Natural Family Planning is and watched the NFP Informational Video, my wife and I are big proponents of Natural Family Planning.  I often cite NFP as one of the best things that has happened to our marriage, so I thought it would be helpful to provide a summary of the marriage benefits of Natural Family Planning to give you more insight into why we feel this way.

First of all, I need to let you know that some of the best benefits that NFP has provided for our relationship have really been intangible.  My wife and I have a great deal of peace about our sex life both from an intimacy standpoint and on the moral/religious/spiritual front.  And trust me, that’s saying a lot for a young Catholic couple trying to do the right thing.  



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Green Sex, Anyone?

When I read an article on Natural Family Planning today in the online edition of Time Magazine, I knew I had to respond with a post here at Engaged Marriage.

First of all, I was delighted to see NFP discussed in a national magazine!  With the creation of this site and the obvious interest I have witnessed about Natural Family Planning, my antenna is probably a bit more in tune to the coverage of the topic online.  However, I see an article like this (however flawed it may be in some respects) as a breakthrough in spreading the message that Natural Family Planning exists as a responsible option.

The article actually does a pretty good job of describing NFP at a high level and letting the Average Joe or Jane know the basic premise behind the method (for more info check out a previous post here at EM).  And I am sure the author’s experience in the Pre-Cana program is a common reaction to an initial introduction to the topic.  My wife and I have heard similar reactions in the marriage preparation courses we have taught.  



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Natural Family Planning Informational Video

I recently discovered a great six-minute video that highlights the benefits of Natural Family Planning and addresses some of the primary misconceptions about NFP.  This video was produced by the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.  Obviously, it includes some Catholic beliefs and teachings, but I think that you will find it informational even if you do not share the Catholic faith.

I really think there is a lack of this type of information/promotion for Natural Family Planning available in social media circles, so maybe we can do something about that!  In the meantime, please enjoy the video and check out my previous post entitled “What is Natural Family Planning?” for more information.

Tags: Family Planning, Natural Family Planning, Sex

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