FFP 327 | Junior High Sex Education Gone Wrong | The Pill & Multiple Sclerosis | Pill Reality Series | Shannon & Lisa

Today I share a new episode in my Pill Reality Series. Discover how Shannon's junior high sex-education turned out to be an epic fail, and how she ultimately switched from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness to help her manage her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The history of Shannon's menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control Shannon's experience with High School sex education class How sex education classes teach are focused on fear and guilt Differences in how sex education is taught to adolescents How Shannon's lack of sex education filtered into her choices of preventing pregnancy and birth control How birth control can affect your relationship Shannon's diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and the cognitive changes Shannon's experience and side effects with the IUD Why Shannon made the switch from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness How Multiple Sclerosis forced Shannon to look at her health, body and symptoms  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her Website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 312 | Fertility Awareness for Teenagers? | Chloe Skerlak [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.