Using fertility awareness as a means of birth control requires a detailed understanding of the female reproductive cycle
Given what you know about the cycle, when exactly should a woman avoid sex to prevent pregnancy if she is relying on fertility awareness? Make sure to explain your answer. What are the challenges to this method of birth control?
Fertility awareness involves avoiding sex before and after ovulation occurs. Because sperm can live between 2 and 5 days (2 to 3 days is most typical), sex should be avoided between 2 and 5 days prior to ovulation. After ovulation has occurred, the egg lives only about 1 day, and sex should be avoided during this time. However, because the timing of the female cycle is variable, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly when ovulation will occur.
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