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Hormonal Birth Control=Low Libido. Feeling Hopeless
Hi everyone,
I am relatively new to the site, and wanted to ask if anyone has had good experiences with any particular non-hormonal birth control method. I have tried three or four different kinds of hormonal birth controls, and all of them almost immediately send my libido into the toilet. It is so bad I literally don't even THINK about sex, and this is causing a huge rift between my husband and I.
I am scared to try natural family planning because I feel like I will be constantly worried about becoming pregnant--but I am open to hearing opinions if someone has tried the natural option and has had a great experience.
Please help! I feel somewhat hopeless about the whole situation and feel as if I have no good options.
Re: Hormonal Birth Control=Low Libido. Feeling Hopeless
Many barrier non hormonal methods are excellent:
Diaphragm
Condom
Sponge or vaginal film
I think also you need a new doc. Hormonal birth control is not the answer for every woman.
Try the diaphragm. It's easy to use --- all you need to do is insert it before you start foreplay --- there's also a way you can work it into foreplay but I find it easier to insert it in anticipation of sex.
A doc can fit you for it. It's suggested you be refitted for a new one if you gain or lose 15 pounds.
There is also NFP --- natural family planning. Lots of couples use it to avoid pregnancy and also to plan pregnancy. There are many websites with community forums that you can use for more info.
Why not talk to your H and see what he thinks?
There's also the option of an IUD but it's another option not for everyone, I for one wouldn't recommend it. I'm not crazy about the idea of a foreign object inserted into my uterus.
There is also a female condom. FWIW, you might as well use a diaphragm, then, if you're going to insert a bc method --- or use the sponge.