This document provides information about various methods of family planning. It defines family planning as limiting family size through birth spacing or prevention, usually for economic reasons. Natural methods discussed include fertility awareness tracking basal body temperature and cervical mucus, abstinence, and withdrawal. Artificial methods described are barrier methods like condoms, diaphragms and sponges containing spermicide, long-acting reversible implants like IUDs and implants, hormonal methods like pills, patches and vaginal rings. The objectives of family planning are to enable couples to choose family size and timing for stable families and happiness.