cycle beads

this is an international swap*

create one set/string of cycle beads for 1 partner...

just what are cycle beads? they are a string of beads women use to count/track their period days.....and a method for natural family planning...

make them pretty.and also include a small suprise...something to cheer your partner up or in celebration for our visit from AUNT FLO:) this could be a box of tea,a candel, a lavander sachet....handmade is also fine:)

some links

the cycle beads website

some good info here and pictures

lovely etsy examples

a really beautiful pair on etsy

MENSTRUAL CYCLE BEADS... are a simple, cheap & healthy way to plan or prevent pregnancy! There are no hormones or chemicals, no monthly prescription, no equipment or interference in your sex life. Not only are they an effective fertility awareness method, but they also empower you to become more in touch with your body and your cycle.

HOW THEY WORK... is really simple! Every day, you move the charm over by one bead on the strand, beginning with the first day of your period. -The strand of beads begins with one bead, that represents the day your period begins. There is a low lilkelihood of becoming pregnant on this day. -The next 6 beads represent the infertile days of menstruation. There is a low lilkelihood of becoming pregnant on these days. -The next 12 beads represent days when you are very likely to become pregnant if you have unprotected sex. -The final 13 beads represent days when there is a low likelihood of becoming pregnant. -In this final section of 13 beads, the 8th one represents the 26th day of your cycle--if your period ends before reaching this bead more than once in a year, you may not be a good candidate for this method of fertility awareness.

NOTES... -These menstrual cycle beads are designed to be used with the Standard Days Method. -This method is ony effective for women with a menstrual cycle between 26-32 days.