Why I switched to Natural Cycles, a hormone-free birth control app

Long story short, I had a HORRIBLE experience on the pill. My mood and overall mental health was affected. Every experience is different, but once I stopped, I knew I would never go back. Fast forward to the present, I have two little ones under three, and we are in need of birth control.

I was honestly skeptical when I first heard about Natural Cycles- a hormone-free birth control app- I thought: Could that possibly work?I asked my Instagram followers to share their experiences, and I was blown away by how many women said that they have been using Natural Cycles for years and absolutely love it! I did more research, and learned that Natural Cycles is the first FDA cleared birth control app, also CE marked in Europe.

All you have to do is take or sync your temperature every morning, , and then the app’s unique algorithm gives you your fertility status for the day: Red Day = “use protection” and Green Day = “not fertile”. I have been using the Oura Ring for the past few weeks, and love that the ring automatically tracks my temperature trends when I wear it at night (so much easier since I have two tiny ones waking me up at night), which then syncs to the Natural Cycles app.

It is literally so simple and easy! I love the way the gold ring looks, too! The Oura ring also tracks my sleep, activity and readiness, so I am learning so much about my overall health. If you’re like me and looking for a hormone and side-effect free birth control method, I highly recommend looking into Natural Cycles.

Click here to check it out and use my code SUNKISSED20 for 20% off an annual subscription + a free thermometer! NC is for 18+ and doesn’t protect against STIs.