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

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awareness? Make sure to explain your answer. What are the challenges to this method of birth control?

What will be an ideal response?

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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.