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Holly,
This is a response to your post about problems with birth control and I would like to tell you about how the pill has affected me personally.
I am a a 23 year old woman and I have been taking the pill for 5 years now on and off (between relationships)
although the pill for me has been very effective in preventing pregnancy It has taken a negative emotional toll on me that has effected my life greatly. The most significant side effect that I have experienced so far is my loss of libido.
Before I took the pill, and at times when I was not taking the pill My sexual libido was extremely high. I was a very sexual woman with great sexual relationships. I enjoyed it thoroughly and had intense orgasms, and I generally thought about sex alot and it didnt take much to turn me on.
I am now in a long term term relationship with a man that I see myself building a future with. I have been taking the pill since I have been with him and although I find him extremely attractive and he has everything I want sexually in a man, I find my interest in our sexual life Is hardly there. It makes me so sad to know that this is not how I used to be and I want him to see that sexual side of me that I know is there somewhere. I often find myself faking my interest so that I can please him.
Another side effect I noticed ONLY when taking the pill is that I have alot of trouble producing vaginal lubrication on my own. Im not sure if its a side effect of low libido itself or the pill directly. I used to have no problem with this whatsoever. I never used to use any store bought lube and now I have to use it every time or sex is uncomfortable.
The pill for me has not only dampened my sexual drive, but I have also noticed other effects.
I have noticed that I feel down alot and even depressed like my energy is just not there anymore.
Im only 23 and I dont feel like I used to a few years ago. I dont feel like myself and the emotional toll that my low libido has taken on my life and my relationship is significant. I feel like I am lacking as a woman and lacking as a sexual partner and I want my old self back.
I am doing some research into different birth control options and I want to know if there are any women out there who are experiencing what I am experiencing and if you have found a solution. My fear now is that the side effects will be permanent or long term. I cannot just stop taking the pill until I find another alternative. I am wondering if anyone out there has tried a copper IUD, or any other forms of non hormonal birth control.
I dont want to rely solely on methods like condoms, spermicides, diaphragms ect.
your input and replies are greatly appreciated
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