Does the pill reduce sex drive

[jlkidl]

if i had to i would grab her from behind

[nuttychick]

You told her it would reduce her sex drive?

[demonbuttercup]

Try this article

I think it can b/c the pills lowers the amount of testosterone a woman produces therefore lessening the "drive".
If you g/f takes the pills for medical reasons... not just for pregnancy protection... then she should talk to her DR about options/alternatives.
I mean everyone wants a healthy sex life... but for some women.. their periods are UNBEARABLE!!! and BC pills help that!

I always found it ironic you take the pills to avoid pregnancy but if you have no libido.. then you aren't gonna get pregnant anyhow! lol

[mattc]

YES, the pill can cause her to lose desire. My wife and I had come to the somewhat misguided conclusion that she just didn't need much sex to be happy. I told her I didn't think it was normal, we were newly weds having sex between 1-3 times month. I became sure that she just didn't enjoy sex with me, to the point that I'm in therapy. I'd last like 20 seconds because I was so worried about disappointing her. It was a mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fast forward a bit and she's been off the pill for 6 weeks no. Suddenly, she feels the need for more sex and genuinely seems to want it. She went on the pill when she was 17 because her cramps were unbearable so she really doesn't know what her sex drive was like before she went on it. To top it all off, her first period since coming off the pill was the least cramps she can remember ever having.

The pill can definitely lower a womens libido, even if the doctors and drug companies claim it does not.

[Brandye]

In some women, the pill does reduce sexual desire and response. First, talk to the doctor about a lower level of hormone. The ring puts the lowest level of hormones in the system. Many women need to try a few different pills before finding the proper balance. And there is always the IUD - same level of protection as the pill with no hormones.

[jlkidl]

if i had to i would grab her from behind

[aili8447]

I think you should talk to her about seeing the doc and switching pills. I did and now I'm hornier than ever!! Before switching my pills I was on Seasonale and had no sex drive, was moody, and just not very fun to be around. I now take Yasmin and things are much better. She and you need to find the right pill so you both will be happy.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Unprotected sex - are you insane???

She needs to switch pills and you need to get your head examined.

NEVER have sex without wearing a condom - until you are married and trying to have children. PERIOD.

[Brandye]

I can absolutely assure that the pill was not prescribed for "stomach cramps." What can you do? Ask her.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Menstrual cramps - oh yes it is! Esp here in the US. Since most BCPs shrink your period down to a couple of days of light flow to the point where you may not even have a period and yet not be pregnant.