{"id":1510,"date":"2019-03-12T00:30:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T00:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2019-06-14T02:27:15","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T02:27:15","slug":"can-birth-control-increase-your-sex-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/can-birth-control-increase-your-sex-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Birth Control Increase Your Sex Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"7a3e6eef3c342db29309d6f4fcaadf7d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultracorepower.com\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/BANNER.png\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If you find yourself not being in the\nmood for sex lately, you may be wondering if your birth control pills are\ncausing the problem. Although there are many reported cases of women\nexperiencing a decrease in their libido after taking birth control pills, it\ndoesn&#8217;t happen all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually women who\nexperience a considerable increase in their sex drive after taking birth\ncontrol pills. In fact, different types of birth control methods have varying\ndegrees on women&#8217;s sex drive. Continue reading to find out how contraception\ncan affect your sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#661c00;font-size:27px\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color\"><strong>How Contraceptive Pills Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contraceptive pills for women\ntypically contain hormones like progestin and estrogen. Depending on the brand,\nthe formulation may vary, as well as the dosage. Nevertheless, the effects are\nsimilar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birth control pills basically affect\nwomen&#8217;s hormones in such a way that it results in suppressed ovulation.\nMoreover, birth control pills also affect the production of hormones in the\novary. This results in decreased levels of androgens, which are the equivalent\nof testosterone in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#661c00;font-size:27px\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color\"><strong>Negative Effects of Birth Control Pills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"birth control pills\" class=\"wp-image-1477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral\ncontraceptives, although effective in preventing unintended pregnancy, have\nother effects that may potentially impair a woman&#8217;s sexual function. These\ninclude reduced vaginal lubrication and vulvar pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaginal\ndryness is extremely bothersome for sexually active women. For one, it can\ncause pain during sex. More importantly, it can significantly diminish sexual\nenjoyment and satisfaction. When you&#8217;re feeling pain instead of pleasure during\nsex, it can destroy your motivation to have sex and significantly reduce your\nlibido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term use of oral contraceptives\nmay also result in vulvar pain during and even after sex, which further makes\nsex less enjoyable. In addition, birth control pills may also cause the inner\nvaginal lips to become thinner, which contributes to the discomfort that women\nexperience during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner vm-80\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-md-12 text-center\">\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/banner_award.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block banner_award\" alt=\"Money Back Guaranteed Male Enhancement Pills - Male UltraCore 2019 Award\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-6\"><figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/21c-box.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Box and Bottle\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/div>\n        <div>\n            <ul>\n                <li>100% Money Back<\/li>\n                <li>Free Rushed Shipping<\/li>\n                <li>Change Your Sex Life<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"text-center\">\n                <a href=\"\/order\" class=\"btn btn-order-now\">ORDER NOW<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figure><figure><img src=\"\/images\/secure-logos2.png\" class=\"img-responsive center-block secure_logos\" alt=\"Not Sold At GNC Male UltraCore Secure Site Logos\"><\/figure><\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#661c00;font-size:27px\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color\"><strong>How Does Contraception Lower Your Libido?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\ntruth, different contraception methods can affect women&#8217;s libido in varying\ndegrees. In one study, researchers reported that almost 25% of 1,938 women\nexperienced a lack of interest in sex within six months after they started\ntaking a new contraceptive method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore,\nthe researchers noted that women who were using a hormonal implant, vaginal\nring, and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) were more likely to feel a\nlack of sexual interest than those who were using a copper intrauterine device\n(IUD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\naddition, the authors reported that they didn&#8217;t find any association between\nlack of interest in sex and usage of a hormonal patch, oral contraceptive\npills, and hormonal IUD. The researchers explained that DMPA and hormonal\nimplants release progestins systematically, which then results in suppressed\novarian function and inhibited estrogen production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced\nsex drive and declining sexual function in women have been closely tied to\ndecreased estrogen levels. The negative effects of birth control pills on\nwomen&#8217;s sexual functioning also contribute to reduced libido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#661c00;font-size:27px\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color\"><strong>Sex-Enhancing Effects of Birth\nControl Pills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birth\ncontrol pills have a lot of positive effects that help to increase women&#8217;s\ninterest in sex, as well as improve their sexual function. For instance,\nbecause birth control pills provide effective contraception, women are less\nworried about unintended pregnancy, making them feel more confident and freer\nto engage in sexual activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\naddition, birth control pills also help reduce painful menstrual cramping, as\nwell as relieve premenstrual syndrome. Menstrual cramps and other PMS symptoms\nlike bloating and irritability can make a woman uninterested in sex. By\nrelieving these symptoms, oral contraceptives help make sex more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman reaching for the pill during sex\" class=\"wp-image-1478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Can-Birth-Control-Increase-Your-Sex-Drive-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex\ndrive isn&#8217;t absolutely controlled by hormonal levels. In some women, the\nphysiological and psychological benefits of contraception contribute to a\nsignificant increase in their sex drive. The use of contraceptives helps\neliminate the fear of unplanned pregnancy, as well as help reduce mood swings\nand menstrual discomfort, thereby improving libido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside\nfrom the positive psychological effects of contraception that help increase\nwomen&#8217;s sex drive, some women also react positively to the estrogen content of\nhormonal contraceptives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#661c00;font-size:27px\" class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color\"><strong>Naturally Increasing Female Sex Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just\nlike with men, it&#8217;s also totally possible to naturally boost women&#8217;s sex drive.\nA nutrient-dense diet provides you with all the necessary nutrients and\nminerals that your body needs in order to maintain normal hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting\nenough quality sleep also helps promote hormonal balance. Taking supplements\nlike Tribulus terrestris can also help increase libido and improve sexual\nfunction. Maca can also help improve women&#8217;s sexual function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One\nstudy involving women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder showed that\nsupplementation with Tribulus terrestris for a month led to significantly\nincreased female sexual function scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More\nspecifically, those who took Tribulus terrestris supplements experienced great\nimprovements in their sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication,\nsexual satisfaction, and reduced pain during sex, as compared to the women who\nwere given a placebo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\nwho have hypoactive sexual desire disorder suffer from a distressing lack of\nlibido. They&#8217;re not just uninterested in sexual activities, they also typically\ndon&#8217;t have any sexual thoughts or fantasies whatsoever. The study showed that\nfor women who are suffering from this distressing sexual problem, Tribulus\nterrestris can be extremely beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maca,\non the one hand, has been shown to benefit women suffering from sexual\ndysfunction induced by antidepressants. Depression medications like SNRIs and\nSSRIs are known for their adverse sexual effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\ntaking these types of medicines often suffer from low libido, as well as\narousal and orgasm problems. Studies indicate that maca can help alleviate the\nsexual problems, particularly low libido and orgasm problems, experienced by\nwomen taking antidepressant medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px\" class=\"has-background has-secondary-background-color\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\nreact differently to various birth control methods. For some, using\ncontraceptives result in decreased libido due to the hormonal effects of the\ncontraceptives. For other women, contraception boosts their interest in sex\nbecause they&#8217;re less worried about an unplanned pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,\nif your chosen birth control method does negatively affect your libido, there&#8217;s\nno need to worry. You can switch to a different type of contraceptive and you\ncan restore your sex drive through various natural means, so you don&#8217;t have to\nstop using contraceptives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-1024x315.jpg\" alt=\"Male UltraCore is a Super Male Enhancement Supplement for Sexual Pleasure\" class=\"wp-image-1741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-1024x315.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-600x184.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure-768x236.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/male-ultracore-is-a-super-testosterone-supplement-for-sexual-pleasure.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\" class=\"btn btn-order-now\">LEARN MORE<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself not being in the mood for sex lately, you may be&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"amp_validity":null,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1510"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1510"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1510\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3920,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1510\/revisions\/3920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}