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Pharmacy Link

THE STEREOTYPES – ‘MEN NEED TO BE IN CONTROL’ (THE RHYTHM METHOD)

The rhythm method implies a great deal of control but is poorly understood by many men. Several of those spoken to thought the rhythm method meant withdrawal. Once clarified, it was clear that there were many misunderstandings. The days after menstruation were regarded as safer than those before. However, those couples who did use it seemed to share their understandings and were happy. As expected, these were couples with a keen desire for the natural, or strong religious beliefs. They were aware of confusing medical advice on timings, and had their own feelings about what was safe despite the advice. Usually both the man and the woman knew when she ovulated, and this closeness was apparent in discussion. ‘It puts a brake on us’, said one man. ‘If we have been cross with each other, she doesn’t always ovulate, and then we have to wait.’

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