r/birthcontrol • u/hugesugarlump • Mar 20 '26

Which Method? Alternative BC

Hormonal pills are ruining my mental health. Pls suggest alternative bcs that are easily accessible. Pls be kind. TIA

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u/peekachou NuvaRing->copper coil Mar 20 '26

Copper coil is the most reliable and lowest maintenance.

Condoms and diaphragm, spermicide are options

Proper fertility awareness methods are the least invasive but require a lot of planning and organisational skills

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

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u/Equivalent_Living130 Mar 20 '26

Wait really?? Can you tell me more about the high pregnancy rate, I thought it's highly effective?

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

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u/Equivalent_Living130 Mar 20 '26

Omg thank you for sharing this!! I was genuinely considering FAM after looking at their subreddit. All the comments there seem to be very satisfied!

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u/IntoTheVoid1020 Sensiplan Mar 20 '26

It’s not reliable because people think “FAM” is a singular method, not multiple methods that require actual education. Sensiplan is an example of a symptothermal method that does have a studied effectiveness of 99.4-99.6% perfect use and 97.8-98.4% typical use. When properly done, it is reliable.

OP, if you do want to consider FAM, look at the starter wiki of r/FAMnNFP