rhythm method

noun

: a method of birth control involving abstinence during the period in which ovulation is most likely to occur

Examples of rhythm method in a Sentence

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In 1957, the church allowed women with irregular cycles take the pill to regulate them and better enable them to practice the rhythm method but still does not allow the use of the pill solely for birth control. —Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Neither is using an internal condom or the rhythm method. —Leah Ansell, Verywell Health, 24 Dec. 2023

After all, the rhythm method helped my parents with family planning back ... —Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Nov. 2022

Predictions made using these forms of analysis are similar to what’s known as the rhythm method, which has long been used to prevent pregnancy. —WIRED, 2 Nov. 2022

Condoms, withdrawal, the Sponge, fertility awareness (rhythm method) and spermicide — which can be among the less effective forms of pregnancy prevention — are not included. —Julie Washington, cleveland, 11 July 2022

Luardo and her boyfriend opted for a calendar rhythm method to avoid pregnancy, considered one of the least effective forms of birth control. —David Pierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2021

Out of rhythm method Of course, these are the ideal conditions; the reality is much messier, and, all in all, BBT is not a reliable proxy for ovulation. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2018

By contrast, the rhythm method relies on recording the length of past menstrual cycles to determine one’s fertile window. —Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, 24 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rhythm method

noun

: a method of birth control in which a couple does not have sexual intercourse during the time when ovulation is most likely to occur

Medical Definition

rhythm method

noun

: a method of birth control involving abstinence during the period in which ovulation is most likely to occur