natural family planning

noun

Timing sexual intercourse to avoid the time of ovulation (if pregnancy is not wanted) or to fall within that time (if pregnancy is desired).

Similar
rhythm method
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Meanings

nounnatural family planning (uncountable)
  1. uncountableTiming sexual intercourse to avoid the time of ovulation (if pregnancy is not wanted) or to fall within that time (if pregnancy is desired).

    Synonyms: rhythm method

Synonyms & antonyms

nounTiming sexual intercourse to avoid the time of ovulation (if pregnancy is not wanted) or to fall within that time (if pregnancy is desired).

Similar
rhythm method
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