birth control causes NO sex drive

EmilyE · 12-08-2008, 01:48 PM

So, i already had a low sex drive as it was, but since I've started taking birth control pills (been taking them almost 10 months), I have had NO sex drive. Like nothing even turns me on anymore like it used to. When I am on my off week, plecebo pill week, I feel it come back again a little bit, but then as soon as I'm back on the pill it goes away. I feel bad because obvously I am not as sexual with my boyfriend anymore, and he hates that he has to initiate all the time now. I try, but I honestly dont enjoy it as much as I used to. It is nearly impossible for me to come as well.

I have considered going off birth control and just using a condom, but I really dont like condoms...I feel like they are uncomfortable and sometimes they make me itchy.

So, I was just wondering if anyone knew of anyway to increase my sex drive, or if anyone else has experienced this before. Any feedback would be great!

Thanks!

IphigeniaSaysHi · 12-08-2008, 01:52 PM

I am going through issues with BC side effects and the only thing I know to do is change pills until you find the right one.

redhearts · 12-08-2008, 01:52 PM

They do. Every pill affects every woman differently. There is a site called drug ratingz .com that you can check out the typical symptoms people got, but yet again every women is different with different hormones. There is also something called her solution, not sure if that works.

I got sick of pills, I have an IUD.

_Asti_ · 12-08-2008, 01:54 PM

Defintely happening to me.

But my boyfriend won't have sex unless I am on the pill, so it's something we just deal with. I've tried different ones, I can't use triphasic ones, and monophasic just kills my drive, so it's something we're just going to have to deal with for a little while longer.

The week of placebos though I am a complete animal, which is a little upsetting because to me, that's what I should be.

Cognitive_Canine · 12-08-2008, 01:54 PM

Check with your doctor about switching your pill. That may help.

Meanwhile, my sex drive has gone through the roof since starting. And, I had a high one to begin with...

IphigeniaSaysHi · 12-08-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by debaser_wolf

Check with your doctor about switching your pill. That may help.

Meanwhile, my sex drive has gone through the roof since starting. And, I had a high one to begin with...

Ooh girl which one are you on? lolol
I am going to the Dr's today to switch mine. I might reco whatever you're on!

shemo · 12-08-2008, 01:57 PM

Maybe you could use something other than the pill, like the patch, or the ring.

Cognitive_Canine · 12-08-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by IphigeniaSaysHi

Ooh girl which one are you on? lolol
I am going to the Dr's today to switch mine. I might reco whatever you're on!

It's called Sprintec. It's one of the oldest pills on the market (that's why I chose it, lots of studies on it, and it's tried and true). I don't trust a lot of new medicines until they've been on the market for 15 years or so.

I dislike the idea of messing with my hormones to begin with.

IphigeniaSaysHi · 12-08-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debaser_wolf

It's called Sprintec. It's one of the oldest pills on the market (that's why I chose it, lots of studies on it, and it's tried and true). I don't trust a lot of new medicines until they've been on the market for 15 years or so.

Thanks so much! I am going to do a bit of researching on it. I've been on LoEstrin and OrthoTricyclen and neither of those are too hot when it comes to side effects.

Cognitive_Canine · 12-08-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IphigeniaSaysHi

Thanks so much! I am going to do a bit of researching on it. I've been on LoEstrin and OrthoTricyclen and neither of those are too hot when it comes to side effects.

That is a brand of Sprintec.

I buy the generic walmart stuff though. It's only 9 dollars a refill.

12-08-2008, 01:48 PM	#1
EmilyE Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 164	birth control causes NO sex drive So, i already had a low sex drive as it was, but since I've started taking birth control pills (been taking them almost 10 months), I have had NO sex drive. Like nothing even turns me on anymore like it used to. When I am on my off week, plecebo pill week, I feel it come back again a little bit, but then as soon as I'm back on the pill it goes away. I feel bad because obvously I am not as sexual with my boyfriend anymore, and he hates that he has to initiate all the time now. I try, but I honestly dont enjoy it as much as I used to. It is nearly impossible for me to come as well. I have considered going off birth control and just using a condom, but I really dont like condoms...I feel like they are uncomfortable and sometimes they make me itchy. So, I was just wondering if anyone knew of anyway to increase my sex drive, or if anyone else has experienced this before. Any feedback would be great! Thanks!

12-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#4
_Asti_ Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Gender: Female Age: 23 Posts: 2,353	Defintely happening to me. But my boyfriend won't have sex unless I am on the pill, so it's something we just deal with. I've tried different ones, I can't use triphasic ones, and monophasic just kills my drive, so it's something we're just going to have to deal with for a little while longer. The week of placebos though I am a complete animal, which is a little upsetting because to me, that's what I should be. __________________ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ __________________ I got so much love For you darlin' and I, I wanna let you know how I feel And it's true that I love you And it's true your the only one and I do, I adore you And it's true You make me feel alive ___________________

12-08-2008, 01:52 PM	#2
IphigeniaSaysHi Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Gender: Female Age: 23 Posts: 3,334	I am going through issues with BC side effects and the only thing I know to do is change pills until you find the right one.

12-08-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
redhearts Offline Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,623	They do. Every pill affects every woman differently. There is a site called drug ratingz .com that you can check out the typical symptoms people got, but yet again every women is different with different hormones. There is also something called her solution, not sure if that works. I got sick of pills, I have an IUD.

12-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#5
Cognitive_Canine Online Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Gender: Female Posts: 11,353	Check with your doctor about switching your pill. That may help. Meanwhile, my sex drive has gone through the roof since starting. And, I had a high one to begin with...

12-08-2008, 01:57 PM	#7
shemo Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 206	Maybe you could use something other than the pill, like the patch, or the ring.