Frequently Asked Questions

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent myths!

• Myth #1: NFP is based on guesswork: it's what people used before modern science developed contraception.
  
  
• Myth #2: NFP can be used only by women with regular cycles.
  
  
• Myth #3: NFP is too complicated to be used by most people.
  
  
• Myth #4: NFP is not a reliable method of family planning.
  
  
• Myth #5: There is no difference between NFP and contraception.
  
  
• Myth #6: NFP does not allow for sexual spontaneity.
  
  
• Myth #7: Couples who use NFP have sex less often than couples who use contraception.
  
  
• Myth #8: The Catholic Church wants people to have as many babies as possible.
  
  
• Myth #9: The Catholic Church does not want married couples to have sex just for pleasure.
  

The above myths with their responses are available in a brochure called "NFP, Myth and Reality" (English and Spanish). To order, contact: customerservice@ifcweb.com; or call toll free at 1-866-582-0943. Ask for publication #9522 for English and #9523 for Spanish.