Taking birth control pills does not reduce sexual desire, indicates a study carried out by the specialized researcher, from the University of Kentucky, and a team of collaborators from the University of Indiana.
According to research findings, contraceptives do not actually influence a reduction in sexual desire, an effect that many women report experiencing when taking the pill (an oral hormonal contraceptive method).
“We wanted to understand the link between desire and choosing a contraceptive method, especially in the context of long-term relationships, since most research does not focus on couples or people in long-term relationships but many contraceptive users are “I’m in a long-term monogamous relationship, so it’s an important study group.”explains Mark.
Researchers looked at the impact of three different types of contraceptives on sexual desire: oral hormonal, hormonal, and non-hormonal. The degree of sexual desire of 900 people was measured alone and in relation to a partner using a sexual desire inventory, and it was found that women who used non-hormonal contraceptive methods reported a high sexual desire in relation to themselves and alone, while women who used oral contraceptive methods reported a high sexual desire in relation to their partner.
Mark explains the results of the study by referring to the need that women sometimes experience to find an argument for changes in their sexual desire throughout life; Given this, the idea that hormonal pills decrease desire prevails. Still, Mark says, the findings are clear: “The pill does not eradicate desire. “This research helps mitigate those myths and eventually get rid of them.”.
If you value articles like this, consider supporting us by becoming a Pro subscriber. Subscribers enjoy access to members-only articles, materials, and webinars.
On the other hand, it seems relevant to take into consideration contextual factors such as the duration of the relationship and age, and how these elements influence the sexual desire of women who use contraceptive methods. Dr. Mark is currently studying these factors to determine how they relate to an increase or decrease in desire in one partner.
Fountain: Psypost