This link is to an interview with author Bart Smith conducted August 2011.
"An Introduction to Fertility Awareness"
"An Introduction to Fertility Awareness"
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Testimonials from clients
" Why didn't anyone ever tell me this before? I can't believe this isn't taught in school!" ~(one person at nearly every workshop I've ever taught!)
"I couldn't emphasize enough how liberating it has been for me to track my fertility. FAM has alleviated the anxiety I used to experience every month that my diaphragm could have failed. If I choose to have sex during an unsafe time, I double up my barrier methods. The rest of the time the condoms and diaphragm stay in the closet. Besides the sense of empowerment it has given me to have more control over my fertility, it has also given me a better connection with myself. Charting my temperature has shown me how my hormones are shifting, helping me to anticipate when I'll likely be more sensitive and to be more gentle with myself during these times. I LOVE it! I loved how Sarah taught it in a way that was scientific while being very easy to understand. It was probably the most valuable day long class I've ever taken. "
L.K. Ashland, OR
"My husband and I took the FAM class with Sarah several years ago and really enjoyed the energy that Sarah brought to the class. I left the class very inspired and empowered to get to know my body and my cycles more intimately, as well as use the method in my relationship. It was shocking to me that this class wasn't being taught at every high school as a means of self-awareness. Since the class, we have practiced FAM both for successful birth control and for conception of our son."
C.L. Grants Pass, OR
"The information that I received during Sarah's FAM class was simple yet revolutionary. Using this knowledge I was able to successfully track my signs of ovulation which allowed my husband and I to conceive very soon after our first try. We thank-you Sarah!"
FB, Santa Cruz, CA
"I am still using FAM, for self awareness and birth control, coming up on five years now. I love looking back over my old charts, remembering what life was like. As if reading a journal."
A.C. Portland, OR
"I can't believe how much fun this is! I guess after being on the pill for so many years it never occurred to me that my body is meant to do all this. And amazingly thrilling when it does. "
~K.C. Portland, OR
"I have been using FAM for 11 months for birth control. It has served me well. I wasn't able to find another birth control method whose side effects were tolerable long term. In addition to being effective, FAM has resulted in increased awareness of my cycles. "
J.S. Seattle, WA
"Dear Sarah, I wanted to let you know that your FAM method worked like a CHARM! When we were ready to start trying to get pregnant, I had already been charting. We pretty much got pregnant on 'the first shot'! Sooooo amazing! Our son was born last June and we are happy as clams! Thank you so much for teaching us about FAM!"
P.R. San Jose, CA
"I LOVED YOUR CLASS!!! I found your presentation very easy to follow... Your class was worth every penny and it's the kind of chemical-free birth control that'll last a life time."
~anonymous
"Thank you so much for your work with women and FA. I believe this is the best method for birth control, and it also provides the most information about a woman's cycle. I've been charting/practicing for over a year now, and I love it! I spread the word about FA to as many as I can, and so far, a few of my friends have left the pill to discover their bodies! I shall continue to be an advocate for increasing awareness about the human body. Thanks again for your guidance and enthusiasm."
T.P. Portland, OR
".....learning about all these amazing things has made me realize that I have some pretty negative views of my body and sexuality, like being scared there's something wrong with me.... I want to learn ways to be proud of my body and sexuality and love it, honor it, connect with it. This all has been such a huge thing for me lately, and I'm pretty sure learning FAM has shown me the ways I ache and some wounds I didn't even know I had. But I am grateful, very grateful because my eyes and my heart are opening. I feel these wounds are beautiful, and shared by so many and can teach us much."
S.L. Austin, TX
"I couldn't emphasize enough how liberating it has been for me to track my fertility. FAM has alleviated the anxiety I used to experience every month that my diaphragm could have failed. If I choose to have sex during an unsafe time, I double up my barrier methods. The rest of the time the condoms and diaphragm stay in the closet. Besides the sense of empowerment it has given me to have more control over my fertility, it has also given me a better connection with myself. Charting my temperature has shown me how my hormones are shifting, helping me to anticipate when I'll likely be more sensitive and to be more gentle with myself during these times. I LOVE it! I loved how Sarah taught it in a way that was scientific while being very easy to understand. It was probably the most valuable day long class I've ever taken. "
L.K. Ashland, OR
"My husband and I took the FAM class with Sarah several years ago and really enjoyed the energy that Sarah brought to the class. I left the class very inspired and empowered to get to know my body and my cycles more intimately, as well as use the method in my relationship. It was shocking to me that this class wasn't being taught at every high school as a means of self-awareness. Since the class, we have practiced FAM both for successful birth control and for conception of our son."
C.L. Grants Pass, OR
"The information that I received during Sarah's FAM class was simple yet revolutionary. Using this knowledge I was able to successfully track my signs of ovulation which allowed my husband and I to conceive very soon after our first try. We thank-you Sarah!"
FB, Santa Cruz, CA
"I am still using FAM, for self awareness and birth control, coming up on five years now. I love looking back over my old charts, remembering what life was like. As if reading a journal."
A.C. Portland, OR
"I can't believe how much fun this is! I guess after being on the pill for so many years it never occurred to me that my body is meant to do all this. And amazingly thrilling when it does. "
~K.C. Portland, OR
"I have been using FAM for 11 months for birth control. It has served me well. I wasn't able to find another birth control method whose side effects were tolerable long term. In addition to being effective, FAM has resulted in increased awareness of my cycles. "
J.S. Seattle, WA
"Dear Sarah, I wanted to let you know that your FAM method worked like a CHARM! When we were ready to start trying to get pregnant, I had already been charting. We pretty much got pregnant on 'the first shot'! Sooooo amazing! Our son was born last June and we are happy as clams! Thank you so much for teaching us about FAM!"
P.R. San Jose, CA
"I LOVED YOUR CLASS!!! I found your presentation very easy to follow... Your class was worth every penny and it's the kind of chemical-free birth control that'll last a life time."
~anonymous
"Thank you so much for your work with women and FA. I believe this is the best method for birth control, and it also provides the most information about a woman's cycle. I've been charting/practicing for over a year now, and I love it! I spread the word about FA to as many as I can, and so far, a few of my friends have left the pill to discover their bodies! I shall continue to be an advocate for increasing awareness about the human body. Thanks again for your guidance and enthusiasm."
T.P. Portland, OR
".....learning about all these amazing things has made me realize that I have some pretty negative views of my body and sexuality, like being scared there's something wrong with me.... I want to learn ways to be proud of my body and sexuality and love it, honor it, connect with it. This all has been such a huge thing for me lately, and I'm pretty sure learning FAM has shown me the ways I ache and some wounds I didn't even know I had. But I am grateful, very grateful because my eyes and my heart are opening. I feel these wounds are beautiful, and shared by so many and can teach us much."
S.L. Austin, TX
