Pure Intimacy

Author: Jason Evert

Marriage is the first step in starting a family, but many couples feel the need to space the births of their children. What options are there for couples who follow the teachings of the Catholic Church when it comes to birth control? Natural family planning (NFP) is 99 percent effective in accurately spacing births, and has numerous other benefits. In an accessible question-and-answer format, Catholic Answers staff apologist Jason Evert explains the biological, spiritual, and relational benefits of NFP.