What important aspects do all the fertility awareness methods (FAMs) have in common?
1. They all require the women to be able to touch her genitals to measure cervical mucus.
2. They all involve abstinence at some point.
3. They all rely on measuring body temperature.
4. They all require the cooperation of the woman's partners.
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1, 3. Incorrect. Not all FAMs calculate fertility phases by examining mucus; some use body temperatures and other signs. However, all require the cooperation of the sexual partner.
2. Incorrect. Some use chemical or physical barriers to contraception during fertile periods. However, all require the cooperation of the sexual partner.
4. Correct. There are a number of ways to determine fertile phases, but the sexual partners must also be in harmony.
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