CycleSense:
Self-Paced Course for Natural Birth Control & Hormone Health
Learn to read the signs of your body in just 6 weeks so you can know your cycle, trust your body, and own your reproductive health choices
Confused by your cycle? Let’s fix that.
You’ve tried fertility apps, LH strips, an IUD, and the pill to get control of your cycle.
You’ve been to doctors and specialists who only spent 7 minutes with you.
You even tried a “hormone balancing” diet you saw on Instagram.
But you’re still not getting answers about the issues that are affecting you every month.
You’re asking
Why hasn’t my period come yet?
Should I freeze my eggs?
Why am I crashing out every four weeks?
Why are my bleeds so painful?
The truth is your body is speaking to you about your fertility and health every single day.
You just haven’t learned how to read the signs yet.
CycleSense teaches you to stop living in fear of your own body and start living in rhythm with it
Which allows you to:
Know exactly when you’re fertile (without an app, algorithm, or guess)
Understand why you feel the way you do throughout your cycle, whether it’s energy crashes, creativity surges, mood swings… and how you might support it
Make informed choices about conception or contraception based on YOUR data, not corporate interests
Recognize when something’s actually wrong and advocate for yourself with doctors who had only a few hours of menstrual cycle education
Charting your cycle is science they didn’t teach you because body literacy is an act of resistance.
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“Working with Kate to understand and map my cycle gave me an education I didn't know I was missing… Observing my body's patterns through cycle charting has felt like uncovering the magic that's been happening this whole time.”
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“This class changed my relationship to my body fundamentally - instead of being frustrated by changes in my cycle or symptoms, I now understand what my body is trying to tell me, what it needs for support, and why these changes might be happening.”
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“This program was one of the most illuminating, life-changing experiences of my adult life, and I cannot believe I went most of my life without understanding the basic tenets of my hormonal and reproductive cycles.”
Whether you’re experiencing period pain, irregular cycles, or wanting to reimagine your relationship to your body:
I built this course for you.
Hi, I’m Kate, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator.
a.k.a. Your Menstrual Fairy Godmother 🧚♀️
My credentials:
Certified Fertility Awareness Educator (C-FAE) & Holistic Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator (SHE)
Dr. Lara Owen’s Contemporary Menstrual Studies program (2026)
Founder of Earth Body
Head of the Research Committee at the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals
My story:
I found this practice in my 20s and was seeking a non-hormonal contraception option.
I was already interested in herbalism and bodywork - but I had never considered that my cycle (which was often painful and taboo) would be a renewal resource in my life.
Not only has this practice been my primary birth control for 8+ years, but it also empowered me to seek out a fibroids diagnosis and get additional support.
Now, I know exactly where I am in my cycle and how to adjust my lifestyle accordingly with clarity and confidence.
I am a total cycle nerd, and I have made it my mission to teach others this life-changing skill.
Testimonials
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Kate is such a passionate and generous teacher who perfectly imparts her wisdom in a digestible way. Truly the fairy godmother we all needed at menarche.
Maggie, L.Ac
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My body literacy went up ten fold!
M.H.
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But this class completely blew my mind - there was so much I didn't know, or had incomplete information on.
Kate Helen Downey
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You deserved access to this information whenever you first got your period! Don't deny yourself this knowledge any longer! On a personal note, reproductive healthcare spaces can be a nightmare for nonbinary and trans people and Kate handles a range of genders in her classes with care and ease. This class is for you too.
Sarah
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Kate’s course gifted me with immense confidence in tracking my cycle.
Holly
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Thanks to the intimacy of my one-on-one sessions with Kate I was able to have supported and informative time to dedicate to think about and center my unique cycle, something that I have not been able to do on my own time, thank you Kate!
CLO
Take back your fertility one chart at a time.
By the end of six weeks, you will be able to:
Chart your cycle with scientific precision and embodied confidence
Identify your fertile window
Know whether you've ovulated (no more guessing, no more apps lying to you)
Understand the hormonal shifts that run your life and work WITH them instead of against them
Use fertility awareness for natural birth control (your choice, your power)
Implement evidence-based womb care practices that actually support your body
Speak the language of your cycle fluently enough to talk to partners and providers about your needs and concerns
Learn to chart a your own pace -
Learn to chart a your own pace -
Learn to read the signs of your body in just 6 weeks so you can know your cycle, trust your body, and own your reproductive health choices
FAQs
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This is a hybrid class model. Upon registration, you receive full access to the audio classes + PDF workbooks to engage with the material at your own pace.
We also have 3 live calls to go deeper into the materials + practice charting (May 19, June 9th, June 30th @ 12pm ET).
Tuition includes two private 1:1 session to get feedback on your ongoing practice + see what patterns are emerging (must be booked within 3 months of enrollment).
You are also able to submit a “mark-up” chart review of your first chart to make sure you’ve got the method locked in (must be submitted within 3 months of enrollment).
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First, it’s important to know that not all FAM methods are the same!
According to the WHO, the symptothermal method (the method I teach!) is highly effective when properly learned and applied. Other, simpler cycle-tracking methods have success rates close to those of condoms.
There are many variables that will impact a FAM’s success, including:
accurate application of the method
quality education
motivation
supportive community/partners
Other recent studies include this 2007 study from Germany that found the FAM method was 99.4-99.6% effective in preventing pregnancy when used perfectly. Taking into account user effectiveness (human error, etc.), its efficacy rates at 98.2%.
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Absolutely. In fact, learning to chart your cycles may help you understand why your cycles are irregular and equip you with tools to help regulate them.
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This is a 5 minute day practice that soon becomes a habit - as my mentor Sarah says, “it’s like brushing your teeth each day.”
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We cover modifications for shift work, travel, and other situations. I am passionate about working with clients to find solutions for all schedules!
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No! The Rhythm Method relies on calculation and predictions, but at Earth Body we teach a sympto-thermal method that uses real-time observation of your body’s fertility signals. Completely different - and more effective.
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Just a basal body thermometer ($10-15). I provide recommendations for students!
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Illness, travel, stress, and other disruptions are covered in the course. You’ll learn how to handle a range of situations!
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Apps predict based on averages and are making their best guess. Cycle Charting observes YOUR fertility signs in real-time so you can comfortable know when you’re fertile window.
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Ideally, folks who join the class series are off hormonal contraception before we starting working together so they can take part in the full practice with biomarker checks.
However, many clients take this class in anticipation of coming off hormonal birth control.
Please reach out if you are want to join and have any questions!
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If you know the rules for contraception, you’ll have a basic understanding of how to chart to conceive. But if you are looking to prepare for conception, I suggest my Charting to Conceive course!
Course overview
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Intro to charting: key vocabulary, the history of Fertility Awareness Based Methods, efficacy rates
What is the ‘fertile window’?
The foundations of cycle science (aka what they should have taught you in s*x ed!)
Different cycle variations + what they might indicate
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The science of cervical fluid + how to chart it
Learning how to track basal body temperature accurately
Confirming ovulation (without an app or LH strips!)
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Using this method to align with YOUR unique intentions + risk tolerance
Learning the guidelines to chart for natural contraception
Overviews of different secondary contraceptive methods (including withdrawal!)
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How to chart in unique situations (i.e., anovulatory cycles, perimenopause, coming off HBC, and more)
Why the luteal phase matters + how to support it
Supporting your cycle with nourishment, stress resolution, daily detox, and more
Holistic pelvic care options for you
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3 live calls to ask questions, go deeper into the materials + practice charting (May 19, June 9th, June 30th @ 12pm ET)
Ongoing live support on email/messenger from May 19th-June 30th, 2026
One “mark-up” chart review of your first chart to make sure you’ve got the method locked in (submitted before June 30th)
One private 1:1 session to get feedback on your ongoing practice + see what patterns are emerging (must be booked before Oct 30st)
Are you ready to chart your cycle with precision & confidence?
Learn to read the signs of your body in just 6 weeks so you can know your cycle, trust your body, and own your reproductive health choices
2 hours of audio lessons + PDF workbooks to engage with the material at your own pace
One “mark-up” chart review of your first chart to make sure you’ve got the method locked in (submitted within 3 months of enrollment)
Two private 1:1 sessions to get feedback on your ongoing practice + see what patterns are emerging (must be booked within 3 months of enrollment)