Want to know...

what's actually going on inside during your periods?
if your pain/irregular cycles/heavy bleeds are normal?
how to love your body (and periods) like God does?
YES, THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!

Stop relying on Google and read this book.

As a single Catholic woman, where do you go when you have questions about periods and menstrual cycles?

Your doctor? She has only one answer to any question: Birth control.

Your diocesan Family Life Office? They don't have any resources for you because you're not married.

Goodness knows you didn't get any real education from the puberty talk in middle school.

And so the only space you've felt welcome in is the Google search bar.

Search no more: Here's the space you've been looking for - real answers about periods and cycles with the single woman AND your faith in mind.

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Stop relying on Google and read this book.

As a single Catholic woman, where do you go when you have questions about periods and menstrual cycles?

Your doctor? She has only one answer to any question: Birth control.

Your diocesan Family Life Office? They don't have any resources for you because you're not married.

Goodness knows you didn't get any real education from the puberty talk in middle school.

And so the only space you've felt welcome in is the Google search bar.

Search no more: Here's the space you've been looking for - real answers about periods and cycles with the single woman AND your faith in mind.

GET ACTUAL ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

But wait...am I allowed to ask these questions?

As Catholic women who deeply care about the dignity of our bodies, it can feel challenging to ask these questions in a way that feels reverent...or even "permissible" as single women.

We were not created to be baby-making machines; we are daughters of God deserving the dignity of knowing our design, regardless of marital status.

And let me reassure you: chastity and cycle awareness are two very different things. This isn't NFP for single women; Cycle Charting for Single Women takes the knowledge of cycles gained through fertility awareness and removes the family planning piece, simply helping you read the "language of the body" of God's design for you.

Because yep, God created menstrual cycles for a reason - and that reason isn't just fertility.

Why Delay?

Waiting until you're trying to get pregnant to identify health problems? Instead, you can get fixes now and possibly avoid the heartbreak of infertility down the road.

 Waiting until you need family planning? It's a lot easier to learn the basics now and then add in fertility protocols later versus learning it all during the crazy transition of the newlywed phase.

 Waiting to know God's design for your body until marriage? Trust me, marriage will be a lot more joyful if you know and love yourself before giving yourself to another.

As a Church, we have to stop the impression that cycle awareness is only for married couples - and Cycle Charting for Single Women is my contribution to that mindset shift.

What (most) doctors won't tell you...

...is the answers you're actually looking for. You know, like is it normal to have to take off of work because your cramps are so bad or to double up on pads because you bleed through everything?

Let's face it: Your doctor most likely doesn't share your faith. So it's a lot easier - and frankly, a no-brainer - to prescribe the birth control quick fix and deal with underlying problems once you are trying to conceive. You don't have to deal with annoying period symptoms, and she doesn't have to dig deeper into why they're happening in the first place.

But you don't want a bandaid - you want answers, and preferably ones that align with your faith.

So you certainly could invest in working with a Catholic NFP instructor who can coach you and perhaps talk through some of these practical and theological questions,

but that takes so much time...
and money...
and you don't really need all the info about family planning yet...

you just want to learn the basics of charting for yourself!

And that's exactly why I wrote Cycle Charting for Single Women.

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Cycle Charting for Single Women draws on over ten years of Natural Family Planning (NFP) coaching plus pastoral and campus ministry experience to walk you through how the menstrual cycle works, how to chart and interpret biomarkers, and the health and faith knowledge we can gain from this practice - all with the unique needs of single women in mind.
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Imagine...

you have a stressful month, and instead of freaking out when your period is delayed, knowing exactly what's going on.

being able to predict when your next period will start and adjust everything from your sleep habits to your exercise routine to honor the internal work your body is doing.

seeing your cycle not as an inconvenience, but rather as a sign of health and call to holiness (and not just in a fluffy, "suffering is amazing" way).

THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!
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A Lot More Than Just a Guide to Charting

Yes, I teach you all the practicals you need to know to get started charting, but charting is so much more than just a record to keep - it's a journey of self-discovery.

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Part 1

INTRO TO CHARTING

You know you get a period, but why? What's actually going on inside? I start by demystifying what happens during periods and place them in the larger context of our entire menstrual cycle.

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Part 2

HOW TO KEEP A CHART

Step-by-step instructions on observing and recording three types of biomarkers that indicate where we are in our cycles: cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and hormone levels

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Part 3

WHAT CHARTING TELLS YOU

Charting does so much more than just tell us when we ovulated or alert us to health issues: Even normal cycles can be used to influence our daily choices around sleep habits, exercise, even decision making.

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Part 4

HOW TO INTERPRET A CHART

Now that you have all of this information, how do you know what it's saying? I break down how your cycle charting will show what's normal and what's not, as well as predictability and planning.

What you won't find? Family planning protocols. I don't go into fertility protocols in this book because you simply don't need them yet.

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PLUS BONUSES!

  Printable Charts:
Prefer good ol' fashioned pen and paper? I provide chart templates you can print and use each cycle.

  Sample Charts
Test your skills with exercises and sample charts to practice charting protocols.

  Reflection Questions: 
Care for your body AND your soul with prompts to connect cycle awareness to awareness of God.

PLUS
A ton of confidence, not just in knowing how to "read" your body, but also in your incredible design by God Himself

GIVE ME ALL OF IT!

I wrote this book for you if...

you don't know if you have normal cycles or the basics of the menstrual cycle
you'd like to chart your cycles, but you don't want to commit to a full NFP method
you are seeking a way to better understand the Goodness of your female body
you learn well by reading and absorbing information at your own pace

Rather One-on-One Coaching?

If you don't learn best reading or want more of a personalized experience, then come learn from me directly! I am a certified instructor of Boston Cross Check and have worked with many single women in my 10+ years of NFP coaching.

LEARN NFP WITH ME
Calling all those in consecrated life...

Why aren't we talking about this more?! Because yes, knowing your cycles is actually incredibly valuable in community life. Aside from the health factors, being armed with this knowledge can totally transform your community life by maximizing energy levels to serve God in a way that honors your feminine design.

I would love to talk to you about how to share this book with your entire community!

CONTACT CHRISTINA
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I'm Christina.

I'm the author of Cycle Charting for Single Women, a former campus minister, Lay Dominican, and fertility and cycle educator with more than a decade of experience.
 
I'm married now, but I didn't start charting until I was engaged because, well, it just never crossed my mind to start earlier!
 
So I am so glad you are thinking about this now, because this book is everything I wish I'd known about charting before I got married.
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I'm Christina.

I'm the author of Cycle Charting for Single Women, a former campus minister, lay Dominican, and fertility and cycle educator with more than a decade of experience.
 
I'm married now, but I didn't start charting until I was engaged because, well, it just never crossed my mind to start earlier!
 
So I am so glad you are thinking about this now, because this book is everything I wish I'd known about charting before I got married.

Got Questions?

What biomarkers does this teach?
This guide teaches you how to observe cervical fluid, basal body temperature, and LH tests. Other options for tracking and devices are listed in the resource section.
Can I use this guide for family planning?
No! The calculations you learn in this guide are not suitable for family planning, and are only suitable for charting to identify ovulation as a healthy sign.
Can I use this guide if I'm not single?
If you are interested in learning more about the biology of your cycle, different options for biomarkers, and how to integrate this knowledge of your body into your identity as a beloved daughter of God... then this would be a great resource! But you cannot use it for family planning.
Do you offer discounts for religious communities?
If you are a consecrated woman religious and are interested in this book, let's chat! I would love to help you bring this education to your community and am very willing to work with you on cost, delivery systems, etc.
Does the guide include charts?
Yes! Included in the guide are pages with two different charting options which you can print as needed. The guide also includes recommendations for apps, if you choose to chart electronically instead.
What method does this teach?
This guide does not teach an NFP method. I am trained as a Boston Cross Check instructor, so this guide reflects my training with biomarkers and modified calculations in that particular method, but the protocols for BCC are not given here.

Find God in Your Feminine Design

God wants you to...

Come to know His love for you even better through your cycles

Be armed with the knowledge of what's actually going on in your body during your cycles

Feel confident to use that information to maximize your energy to serve Him or seek help if needed

Because charting isn't a lifestyle or just something you do as a Catholic. It's simply translating the language of our bodies so we can come to know ourselves - and thus our Creator - better.

And that's important regardless of your fertility status.

I WANT THIS TOO!

Your menstrual cycles are telling you something.

Do you know how to read them?

Cycle Charting for Single Women won't just teach you how to chart your cycles as a vital sign of health; it will also help you learn to hear God's voice within your feminine design - and as His beloved daughter, use that information to glorify Him in the unique way He's called you, regardless of marital status.

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