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I like to use cycle beads not birth control. my period is spot on regular. but when beads say ok to sex i'm so tired because of onset menses. advice?
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Dangerous: I wouldn't recommend using that method as a valid contraception . It's very unreliable. But if you absolutely have to - the relatively "safe" period is 1 week prior to the beginning of bleeding considering you have normal 28 day cycle.
Answered 4/13/2016
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