Words Matter
There are a few words I will not use when communicating with my NFP clients. They are commonly used by my clients, but in my responses, I...
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FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Sep 23
- 6 min
Love, use, and the NFP crucible
Contraception is often the focus when discussing the merits of fertility awareness or natural family planning. Rightfully so-- it is the...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Marriage and postpartum depression
A postpartum woman wrote to me about a week ago, and I cannot get her off my mind. “All the awesome Christian marriage advice feels...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Jan 3
- 7 min
Can you say "no"?
I received an email from someone struggling with guilt about "denying" her spouse. She even questioned if it was okay to say "can we wait...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Apr 22, 2022
- 7 min
“Holy desire” or just horny?
Do you have a “holy desire to be with your spouse” or are you just horny? When couples are frustrated with abstinence in the fertile...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Nov 1, 2021
- 8 min
Toxic teachings ruining marital intimacy
"So...do all men lust? Like constantly?" My husband glanced up from his desk and looked at me like I had four heads. "I am staring at...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Dec 17, 2020
- 10 min
Fertile Window Frustration
"Why did God design NFP to be extra challenging for women? We are the ones who have to abstain when we most desire physical intimacy, if...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- May 16, 2020
- 5 min
Arm wrestling with Jesus
Months ago, I wrote about our messy discernment process in deciding to be open to another child. You can read more about it here, but the...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min
Prayer for NFP Couples
O Jesus! Merciful and generous to allow co-creation with You, hear me. For the times I did not trust in Your love for me, Jesus, have...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Sep 5, 2019
- 6 min
Is it time for another?
What exactly does "open to life" and "discernment about family size" look like? Does God appear (burning bush-style) and declare “it’s...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Jul 2, 2019
- 3 min
Beloved.
July 5, 1983. A little boy entered the world. His parents were excited with the highest hopes for his future. But something wasn’t right....
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Jun 20, 2019
- 4 min
NFP & Bodily Autonomy: Self-Knowledge
I’m seeing a lot of demands for “bodily autonomy” these days. And I love it. As a Theology of the Body nerd, my brain whips out its...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Jun 8, 2019
- 5 min
Does MM give us too much control?
Occasionally, I am asked if Marquette offers us *too much* control over our fertility. I totally understand why this is a concern someone...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- May 29, 2019
- 6 min
Mental Health Awareness Month
My shtick (if you haven't noticed yet) is women understanding themselves, honoring themselves, and moving society in a direction of...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Apr 30, 2019
- 6 min
Body Literacy: Progesterone
Your cycle is irregular? “Check your progesterone.” You have severe PMS? “You probably need progesterone supplementation.” You have...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
Catholics, can we please stop using this phrase?
Ok, Catholic friends. Single. Married. Clergy. Future mothers-in-law. Grab a drink and let’s chat. A few weeks ago, our GodTeens came to...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Apr 9, 2019
- 2 min
Body Literacy: Fertility + Aging
Hot flashes. This is what I associated with menopause for many years. There is much more to the end of fertility for women than just a...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Apr 2, 2019
- 5 min
Body Literacy: Mental Health + Menstrual Cycles
PMS. Ah, yes. Those few days before a new cycle when you are bloated, irritable, and likely to annihilate anyone who looks at you...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Mar 26, 2019
- 4 min
Body Literacy: Breastfeeding + Fertility
My theme song for the breastfeeding season of fertility is from none other than Gwen Stefani. (Warning: language.) As if the saggy...
FeminineGeniusMinistries
- Mar 19, 2019
- 3 min
Body Literacy: Menstrual Cycle 101
What is a menstrual cycle? Something very important, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetrics...
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