My girlfriend says that using the calendar method for contraception is foolproof, but I’m not so sure. Is it really up to her to calculate my menstrual cycle? She talks like a scientist. Is this method really reliable, or is it an urban legend? Has anyone experienced this?
I think this calendar method is very risky. Even if your period is regular, it doesn’t mean your body will always follow that calendar. Sperm can also stay inside for days. Honestly, I wouldn’t trust it; my partner and I felt comfortable using birth control pills.
I have acquaintances who have had children using the calendar method, but I don’t understand how it provides definite protection. Your partner seems to be overly confident as well. They’ve really taken on the demeanor of a scientist when talking about the menstrual cycle, but in the end, this is a risky thing.
Calculations can be misleading even for individuals with very regular menstrual cycles because the day of ovulation can shift due to various factors. Additionally, the calendar method overlooks that sperm can live for up to 5 days. To ensure effective protection, alternatives like condoms or medication should be preferred.
I’ll add this as well, my love says, ‘we calculated before we entered, we tried it last month and nothing happened.’ But I’m still not at ease, I’m afraid of doing something wrong.
Have you ever said to her, ‘Am I a device, everything must be on schedule’? Because the logical fallacy is this: just because it worked once doesn’t mean it will always work. What kind of trust is this, your life can change in an instant 