--- title: Learning About Birth Control From My Catholic School date: 2022-11-20T01:25:01-05:00 author: OBOS Admin canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-birth-control-from-my-catholic-school" section: "Stories & Conversations" --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Stories & Conversations](/stories-conversations)# Learning About Birth Control From My Catholic School BK shares what she learned from her Catholic school about birth control: that they should use the natural family planning/fertility awareness method and also wait until marriage to have sex. She notes that there is often an assumption that if someone is on birth control, they are having sex. ## Transcript **OBOS Today:** Did your school often like preach to you guys that it wasn't good to like, take the pill and stuff like that? **BK:** Yes, so, um, I, we learned a lot about controversial topics junior year so that was after I was already on the pill, but they did tell us like that you have to do natural family planning which is you take your period and you put it on the calendar and then you just do the math of when you ovulate so you know not to have sex during that time. But you can't have sex until marriage. So it wasn't, they already were telling us, "It's wrong, you can't do that because that's not what God intended was for you to be taking this pill that would be controlling your body and when you have um when you have sex and, and controlling, um, when you can get pregnant. That's you playing God and you shouldn't be doing that. If you do that it's a sin." **OBOS Today:** And was that harder for you to co—like kind of come to terms with more than like telling your mom or was that just something that like you were like okay whatever? **BK:** Um it definitely played a little bit into um telling my mom but I know my family is not religious at all so I knew that there wouldn't really be a religious factor, but I felt like there is this societal thing around it that being on the pill means that you're going um to have sex and that's the only reason that you would be on the pill. **OBOS Today:** Mhm, and was your mom like, um, her being so okay and open with it was that like a huge relief for you? **BK:** Yes, cause I thought for sure that she was going to assume that it meant that I at the time wanted to have sex. I wasn't even dating anyone at the time. But I thought that that's what she would assume because that's what a lot of people in my school assumed about me. ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ contraception](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/contraception) - [ sexualities, gender, and relationships](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/sexualities-gender-relationships) - [sex education](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sex-education) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Sex Ed in School SA describes her experience learning about sex and relationships while growing up and in college. ![Steph](data:image/png;base64,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) SA describes her experience learning about sex and relationships while growing up and in college.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-sex-ed-in-school) [Stories & ConversationsWatch ## Dealing with the Stigmatization of Sexuality SA shares how gaps in her sex education curriculum growing up failed to prepare her for sex. 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Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control. ![My Story- Learning About What Sex Ed in School Didn't Teach Me](data:image/png;base64,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) AB discusses the gaps in what she learned about types of birth control and potential uses of birth control.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-about-what-sex-ed-in-school-didnt-teach-me) [ResourcesWatch ## Busting Vaginal Myths Jen Gunter on how female anatomy has been weaponized and how to end myths about our health and sexuality ![Sharon mccutcheon Ag OZ88 Buy MI unsplash scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) Jen Gunter on how female anatomy has been weaponized and how to end myths about our health and sexuality](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/busting-vaginal-myths) [ResourcesRead ## Disabled Sex Yes!: Resources on Sex and Disability A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages. ![Pexels eren li 7188960 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A series from s.e. smith about sex and disability covering a range of issues. Suitable for all ages.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/disabled-sex-yes-resources-on-sex-and-disability) [ResourcesRead ## Everything You Need to Know About Squirting A primer on squirting, also known as female ejaculation. It includes instruction from and discussion with sex educators. ![Pexels oleksandr pidvalnyi 2166608 scaled jpg](data:image/png;base64,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) A primer on squirting, also known as female ejaculation. It includes instruction from and discussion with sex educators.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/everything-you-need-to-know-about-squirting) [ResourcesRead ## How Menstrual Education Can Shape Body and Sex Positivity This essay explains why menstrual education can impact how girls feel about their genitals, genital areas, and sexuality overall. ![pexels-karolina-grabowska-7281538](data:image/png;base64,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) This essay explains why menstrual education can impact how girls feel about their genitals, genital areas, and sexuality overall.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-menstrual-education-can-shape-body-and-sex-positivity)