Are you a woman who has taken birth control? Do you know someone who has taken birth control? Hormonal contraceptives are the most widely used in the world.
There are several types of contraceptives, which we will try to list in this article without discussing the pros and cons of each of them. We will try to share with all of you some of the disadvantages for your health of these contraceptive methods (especially if you are chronically ill), and also share more natural methods that are even more effective than the most common ones.
1. Hormonal birth control is probably the least safe to use, especially long term. Artificial or synthetic hormones feed the viruses that live inside us. There are many risks associated with them in terms of side effects (they are drugs after all), including cancer and many more. Remember, according to Anthony William, cancer is caused by a virus and toxins. If you can help it, don’t fill the toxin part of the equation with something you can control. Whether you’re on the pill or using an IUD, it’s a good idea to switch to something that’s non-hormonal, as there are many options. Also, remember that in his first book, Medical Medium , Anthony William talked about how changing hormones can trigger viral symptoms – it’s important to remember that this is NOT the cause. Artificial and synthetic hormones are not much different in effect.
2. Barrier methods of contraception are much more recommended, and the safest of them is probably the good old condom. However, even having said that, most commercially available condoms are really full of the most unhealthy things in terms of chemicals and lubricants that are applied to them. Fortunately, there are much safer (vegan) options that we want to describe to you here:
- Sustain condoms – used to tout aloe as part of their lubricant, but then changed their formula to contain silicone (plastic), etc. However, since we don't even know what's in brands like Trojan , it's better to choose a company whose ingredients you're familiar with.
- Glyde condoms (don't use the flavored varieties, they contain good old natural flavors) – but they are vegan and a good deal, but they also contain silicone plastics.
- Lovability condoms – they contain silicone oil and corn ingredients in their lubricant (this should give you an idea of how widespread corn use is in the world)
- Sir Richard's condoms are free of glycerin, spermicide, and parabens - however, they do contain some silicone, ammonia, and corn.
The condom market has improved and offers much healthier options. However, they are not perfect. If you have only used them occasionally, then you can make one of the cleansing teas or smoothies and help yourself. This is really the best barrier option we have, especially if you use a healthier option. There are women who are too sensitive to handle the lubricants even on these condoms. We will address them further down in the article.
In the realm of putting things in women’s vaginas, we absolutely do not support any of these things, including the diaphragm, which is made of plastic, as well as the copper coil, which is made of the heavy metal copper. Remember in the article “Eczema and Psoriasis” we shared Anthony William’s explanation of the connection between copper and eczema and psoriasis? There’s a big one!
3. The safest method is the cervical mucus method – also known as the Billings method (after the couple who first introduced this method) and in its more modern form known as the FertilityCare method of the Creighton model (don’t panic, if you can use it to get pregnant, you can use it to get pregnant). This form of birth control relies on knowing your body a little better (this knowledge has never let us down). It involves learning to read your cervical mucus. When your mucus is fertile, you are most likely to conceive. When your mucus is infertile, you are unlikely to conceive. The method is very effective. The Creighton model includes 8 lessons and several of them with your partner. It is definitely worth taking the time to learn how to read your cervical mucus. And couples who use it as birth control can enjoy sex without barriers knowing that they probably won't get pregnant. There are already many couples who have been using this method for years with great success. You don't have to rely on ovulation meters, basal body temperature, etc. You rely on the signals that your body gives you naturally, and this can be defined on every level as the best way to practice natural birth control.
This is by no means an exhaustive review of all existing birth control methods, but rather a quick guide that you can explore a little deeper. Stay tuned for more detailed information on the topic in the future on our blog.
This article was created using materials from the personal website of Muneeza Ahmed - a long-time assistant to Anthony William - Medical Medium®. Link to the website: https://muneezaahmed.com/
