Natural Family Planning – these three words may be among the most misunderstood and overlooked in modern marriages.
NFP has been an absolute miracle for our marriage, and spreading the truth about this natural means of fertility awareness has become a real passion here at Engaged Marriage.
Why should you care to learn about Natural Family Planning? In short, because it may very likely unlock an amazing new level of intimacy in your marriage.
Of course, when you challenge the widely held views that artificial birth control is a necessary (and even good) thing, you often step into controversy. As you’ll see among the posts below, many have 50+ passionate comments that will really help to inform you beyond the content of the article itself.
And that’s the whole point here – I’m not necessarily trying to convert you to an NFP proponent. I simply want to satisfy your curiosity, show you how it works and give you both the pros and cons of using Natural Family Planning in your marriage.
If you’d like more tips to improve the intimacy and spirituality in your relationship, plus the very best tips to help you live a married life you love, be sure to join our free newsletter by entering your email in the box below:
Are you curious? Let’s get started:
Inspiration & Personal Stories about Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide
Recommended Resources for NFP and Christian Sexuality
- Choosing a method of NFP that works best for your marriage
There are several wonderful methods of practicing Natural Family Planning. Please follow the links below to learn more about three of the most popular:
- The Couple-to-Couple League Sympto Thermal Method
There are several good books on NFP specifically, but I would encourage you to read this gem by Christopher West.
It’s a super-easy read presented in question-and-answer format, and it does a masterful job of sharing the truth behind Christian sexuality as well as the teachings of the Catholic Church in this controversial area.
After several years of using the Couple-to-Couple League method, we made the switch to the Marquette Model. We felt that it gave us more flexibility, and we loved the fact that it incorporated a test for fertility hormones.
Please read this article to learn about the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor, which we use and love.
- Online family planning support communities
I have to be honest – learning about and practicing NFP can feel lonely at times. That’s why I was so excited to hear about two wonderful support communities that I think you should check out:
- Christian Family Planning Network: Supporting Natural Forms of Family Planning
- Living the Sacrament: A Catholic NFP Community
Want to Read More Helpful Articles?
Click here to browse our full archives. You’ll find over 300 helpful posts to choose from – all created to help you enjoy a married life you love, even when you’re stretched for time.
You’ll also want to check out our listing of awesome Relationship Tools that We Love and Recommend!
Get Engaged!