Uganda Health Marketing Group delivered moon beads to Bishop Asili today.

Women use moon beads to help count the days of their cycle, starting with the red bead on the first day of their period. There are different colored beads used to represent the different phases of the menstrual cycle. This helps a woman to understand which days she is most likely to conceive during her cycle.

With moon beads a woman gains the knowledge she needs to keep track of her menstrual cycle and the empowerment necessary to either avoid her husband during fertile days or work with her husband to plan a family responsibly.

UHMG brought literature along with the moon beads that will help educate women about how to use the beads most effectively.

Moon beads are a safe and low cost contraception option for women in Uganda.