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Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology

NFP and the Supposed Contraceptive Mentality

Nov 14, 2023
Dr. Matthew Dugandzic and the hosts discuss NFP, contraception, and the contraceptive mentality. They explore the difference between contraception and NFP, the primary and secondary ends of marriage, seeking pleasure in the conjugal act, and the perspectives of celibate theologians on women and sexual morality. They also express gratitude towards Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II for their teachings on marriage.
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Quick takeaways

  • Natural family planning respects the procreative nature of the marital act while contraception directly opposes it.
  • Celibate theologians approach spousal love and sexual morality with caution, focused more on the negative aspects.

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Natural family planning defined

Natural family planning is a method of using awareness of a person's fertility, typically a woman's, to make strategic plans regarding procreation. It can be used both to increase or decrease the likelihood of conceiving and involves various methods like charting temperature, mucus observation, and hormone concentration.

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