by Lisa Lister
1 Get to know your menstrual cycle – this is done more effectively when not using hormone-controlled contraception methods. You can do this with a charting device like Daysy. It’s hormone-free and hassle-free, taking your temperature and charting your cycle. It’s 99.3 per cent effective and uses a light system to show you when you’re fertile.
2 Chart your emotions – make note of your feelings in a diary each month. Do this for at least three months, and you’ll start to notice patterns, hot spots and power days in your cycle. These will vary from woman to woman, but they will become a unique-to-you guidebook to how your body works.