CycleBeads is based on the Standard Days Method, a family planning method that:
Was proven more than 95% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly in large-scale efficacy trials. Is the most widely used modern natural family planning option in the world having been used by +4.5 million women worldwide in +60 countries, including Kenya. Is designed for women with cycles between 26 and 32 days lon
Cycle Technologies, the company that developed the CycleBeads app, is worked with Kenyan researchers and the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, to test its usability and impact. CycleBeads is unique in its approach, using the mobile phone to increase information needed to adhere to a natural family planning method (Standard Days Method). It is a great option for women in Kenya who want to plan the size of their families naturally without using hormonal contraception.
The CycleBeads Android app has already been downloaded by over 30,000 women around the world. Based on pilot research conducted by iHub, the original app has been updated to help better meet the needs of Kenyan women.
