Determining Sensation with Billings/NFp

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I just recently started doing NFP with my husband and am confused. I am not certain on how to determine sensation or what this word means (in relation to what I am trying to determine). Can you feel moist sensation but not have mucus- just confused and overwhelmed. any help greatly appreciated- thanks.
 
Yes, you can feel a moist/wet sensation without being able to discern any mucus.

I am unsure what method you are using, so I am not sure how you would chart it. But the Couple to Couple League is a great resource for this stuff–you should look them up in your local area!
 
Good for you for starting NFP! It can be difficult sometimes to find a good instructor in your area. When I was preparing for marriage, there were none in or near my city (a fairly large city) and I ended up teaching myself from a book. I agree with the previous poster that the Couple to Couple League is a wonderful resource, but I must add that they teach the Sympto-Thermal Method of NFP. This is a little more time-consuming and knowlege-intensive than the Billings Method, but it is perhaps more accurate and involves fewer days of abstinence. It is also really reassuring to have two or three signs to rely on instead of just one. If you are able to get up on a fairly regular schedule, I would strongly advise you call Couple to Couple League and sign up and learn about the temperature sign.

(And in answer to your question, yes!)
 
I too use NFP. Just started back in September and I found it confusing at first as well. It can take up to several months to learn. I would strongly reccomend contacting your local archdiocese to see about getting someone to teach/coach you if you haven’t already.
 
amyp522 said:
I just recently started doing NFP with my husband and am confused. I am not certain on how to determine sensation or what this word means (in relation to what I am trying to determine). Can you feel moist sensation but not have mucus- just confused and overwhelmed. any help greatly appreciated- thanks.
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Blind women can identify their mucus by sensation alone–sensation is more important than visual, anyways. As ovulation approaches, the amount of mucus often decreases dramatically, but the slippery sensation remains. Slippery is very close to ovulation, and it doesn’t require much mucus for that sensation!

As you are going about your daily tasks, be aware of sensations–are you dry? If not dry, what is it? You will get it, give yourself some time. Find yourself a good NFP instructor, and don’t be shy to stay with her until you are comfortable with understanding your cycles and charting. I know the Billings offers online instruction if you can’t find an instructor in your area.

Let me know if I can be of more help.
 
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