Women not on hormonal methods of birth control may feel more interested in sex around the time they ovulate and some women may feel more sexy or sexual around the time of their period. Sex drive and interest in sex can change for numerous reasons including hormonal fluctuations and situational stress. Your partner's interest may vary too and you too could be affected by it. Sex drive may be greater during menopause because women may not be worried about pregnancy, their children have left home, and they may feel more sexual. Some women, however, experience decreased sex drive after menopause.
Women are often confused about the effectiveness of the various methods of birth control.
In theory, barrier methods of birth control such as the condom and diaphragm are very effective in preventing pregnancy. While the pill is more likely to be used correctly than barrier methods, women frequently forget to take it. If you use the pill and happen to miss a day, the information that comes with the prescription gives you directions to follow to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy. All Rights Reserved.