[violets]

Hi Guys.

I am on the contreceptive pill the last 6 years however I think it does affect my libido. When I am on it I NEVER want to have sex with my partner but when Im off it my sex drive always increases.
Is there any connection or does anyone ever experience the same??

[lizzardb63]

Yes, there is a connection. That is one of the most common side effects of the pill. It's unfortunate because being on the pill gives you freedom to be spontaneous, but without a sex drive, what good is it! You can talk to your doctor about switching maybe, but I am not sure what good that would do.

[x.st.angel.x]

It is a very common side affect when taking any hormone based contraceptive. I have personally had problems with this myself.

[violets]

Thanks Lizzard, I have a app this week so Il ask and let you know how it goes..

[violets]

St Angel. Did u change pill or what did you do. When Im on my pill I have little or no sex drive. I came off it last week and within the week there is a major difference.

[lizzardb63]

There are also Non- hormonal birth control options. For example, Paragard is a copper IUD. it is hormone free and just as effective as the pill, but you dont have to remember to take something every day and it lasts up to 10-12 years. The day you take it out, you can have babies. Also- the day you put it in, it's effective immediately.

[violets]

ok... Iv actually never heard of it before. I know alot of birthcontrol options depends on whether you have had children or not eg coyle.

[lizzardb63]

You can learn all about it on the planned parenthood website.