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her obviously fertile phase because she entered the symbol for “cervix half-open”. Taking
into account her past cycles, she knew that she would be taking an irresponsible risk and
on day 10 initiates a phase of abstinence.
At the bottom of the chart, we can follow the various fertility indications day by day. We
can see that this user left the default parameter
. By this baby face symbol she
expresses that she would not have intercourse during the fertile days and observe
abstinence, perhaps for spiritual reasons, or because condom use inhibits her partner .
In ambivalent situations, where an STM user is unsure of what she wants in a given
cycle, it is smart to modify the observation goal with
, meaning a couple accepts
whatever may come. Being true to yourself is a requirement for a positive experience with
the STM. Another possibility for ambivalence is a woman who wants to delay conception
but not remain abstinent during the fertile phase. The way out would be for her to get a
diaphragm adapted to her vaginal dimensions (a contraceptive device that can be reused:
see Part 2). She would then mark intercourse by , indicating 'protected intercourse'. One
controversial Symptothermal issue is ambivalence of couples towards their sexuality. We
will come back to this topic later.
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