FAQs

GENERAL


1. Will classes be recorded?

Unless otherwise noted, classes will be recorded and sent to registered participants. Recordings will be available for 30 days after the class date.

2. If I join for a drop-in and want to take part in a whole series, can I register?

Absolutely. Just send us an email and we will send you a link to register at a discounted rate.

3. If I have a class proposal for the Earth Body, how do I get in touch?

Please reach out here! We're excited to hear from you.

BODY LITERACY FAQs

1. What is Body Literacy?

Body Literacy is embodied understanding of our physiology grounded in intellectual understanding as well as kinesthetic experience so we may make informed, empowered decisions for ourselves, our communities and our landscapes.

2. What is Fertility Awareness and the Fertility Awareness Method?

Fertility Awareness is a type of body literacy that relates to our menstrual-ovulatory cycles and fertility, including self-care practices, lifestyle choices, and body/eco-literacy.

Fertility Awareness Method is the symptothermal charting practice associated with tracking our menstrual-ovulatory cycles.

3. What will I learn in your Cycle Charting class?

You will learn about how to track your cycle using The Well method and how to interpret different biomarkers for contraception, lifestyle, conception, and overall health. To learn more, click here.

4. Is the Fertility Awareness Method effective as contraception?

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%.

5. Is there an app you recommend?

I recommend the app Read Your Body, which does not see, share, sell or do anything with your charting data. It is non-predictive and highly customizable (I have a template I share with interested students). All participants in my Cycle Mapping course receive three free months of access to Read Your Body!