There are also many human values which support the Church's stand. Natural Family Planning is a co-operative method. It promotes shared responsibility. Artificial contraception generally becomes the responsibility of one person. NFP does not interfere with a woman's body or its natural functions.
Most artificial methods do.
NFP can promote a deeper understanding of intimacy and love. Practising abstinence can help couples to explore other aspects of love and intimacy. Artificial contraception tends to focus on love just as a sexual activity. We have already said that this teaching is not based on Church-made laws. It is based on God-given laws and on the nature of human sexuality and on the human person.