esearch conducted among fertility awareness-based method (FABM) users often makes a distinction between “perfect use” and “typical use.” This story highlights the importance of motivation with the use of these methods and the way that “typical use” can be “perfect” for a woman and her family. This week we share an interview written by Abby Koski, a former FACTS elective student. She spoke with Carol,* who was first introduced to FABMs in middle school but did not put them into practice until her 20s.