Hello, I’m asking this because I read somewhere that some birth controls such as progesterone. Can negatively impact libido tremendously and usually affects 1 out of 3 women. I’m not too certain if this is true, but that’s a big deal.
About me: I’m a 27-year-old male and my girlfriend is 24 years old. I’ve been with my girlfriend for a year and 2 months. She wanted to take progesterone pills 3 months into our relationship. I grew up raised by women mostly, so I heard a lot of concerning things about hormonal birth control, and some good things too. I did more research after she suggested that she wanted to start taking progesterone pills. I was concerned because I heard it could do things such as lead to hormonal imbalances, depression, anxiety, instability, and a list of other things. It didn’t seem really worth it, especially because after asking more about it, she told me she had taken other types which caused severe depression in the past.
My concerns: Overall, she seems pretty much the same as prior to taking it. But she says that her libido is hardly around and that she’s only in the mood maybe 1-2 every (2) weeks or so. We can’t seem to help her reach orgasm. I understand that all people are different, but I’ve never had this issue before. I’ve tried a bunch of different things. I’ve also considered a lot of different things too. But she told me that she has always had a hard time orgasming, but said she has before. So when I ask her what to do, she says “I don’t know”. Which doesn’t help me at all. I tried explaining to her that her not giving me direction on what to do isn’t going to help me. I’m sure there is something that I could do. But I did notice a big difference sexually between when she was on hormonal birth control, and when she wasn’t. Prior to hormonal birth control, it seemed as if she really desired me. When on hormonal birth control, she seems more like she’s doing it for me, but only sometimes wanting to do it for her, and more reactive and proactive, which is a big difference.
I could also be completely wrong, but I don’t remember pleasuring my girlfriend ever being this difficult. She still likes to be intimate in other ways like cuddling, hugging, kisses, etc. Any suggestions or resources would be great. I’ve considered opening up more discussion around all of this again, which I should. But I wanted to know what to expect and hear other people’s stories too. thank you.
Thank you
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r/sex Hello, I’m asking this because I read somewhere that some birth controls such as progesterone. Can negatively impact libido tremendously and usually affects 1 out of 3 women. I’m not too certain if this is true, but that’s a big deal. About me: I’m a 27-year-old male and my girlfriend is 24 years old. I’ve been with my girlfriend for a year and 2 months. She wanted to take progesterone pills 3 months into our relationship. I grew up raised by women mostly, so I heard a lot of concerning things about hormonal birth control, and some good things too. I did more research after she suggested that she wanted to start taking progesterone pills. I was concerned because I heard it could do things such as lead to hormonal imbalances, depression, anxiety, instability, and a list of other things. It didn’t seem really worth it, especially because after asking more about it, she told me she had taken other types which caused severe depression in the past. My concerns: Overall, she seems pretty much the same as prior to taking it. But she says that her libido is hardly around and that she’s only in the mood maybe 1-2 every (2) weeks or so. We can’t seem to help her reach orgasm. I understand that all people are different, but I’ve never had this issue before. I’ve tried a bunch of different things. I’ve also considered a lot of different things too. But she told me that she has always had a hard time orgasming, but said she has before. So when I ask her what to do, she says “I don’t know”. Which doesn’t help me at all. I tried explaining to her that her not giving me direction on what to do isn’t going to help me. I’m sure there is something that I could do. But I did notice a big difference sexually between when she was on hormonal birth control, and when she wasn’t. Prior to hormonal birth control, it seemed as if she really desired me. When on hormonal birth control, she seems more like she’s doing it for me, but only sometimes wanting to do it for her, and more reactive and proactive, which is a big difference. I could also be completely wrong, but I don’t remember pleasuring my girlfriend ever being this difficult. She still likes to be intimate in other ways like cuddling, hugging, kisses, etc. Any suggestions or resources would be great. I’ve considered opening up more discussion around all of this again, which I should. But I wanted to know what to expect and hear other people’s stories too. thank you. Thank you submitted by /u/Remarkable-Swan-4522 [link] [comments]
Hello, I’m asking this because I read somewhere that some birth controls such as progesterone. Can negatively impact libido tremendously and usually affects 1 out of 3 women. I’m not too certain if this is true, but that’s a big deal.
About me: I’m a 27-year-old male and my girlfriend is 24 years old. I’ve been with my girlfriend for a year and 2 months. She wanted to take progesterone pills 3 months into our relationship. I grew up raised by women mostly, so I heard a lot of concerning things about hormonal birth control, and some good things too. I did more research after she suggested that she wanted to start taking progesterone pills. I was concerned because I heard it could do things such as lead to hormonal imbalances, depression, anxiety, instability, and a list of other things. It didn’t seem really worth it, especially because after asking more about it, she told me she had taken other types which caused severe depression in the past.
My concerns: Overall, she seems pretty much the same as prior to taking it. But she says that her libido is hardly around and that she’s only in the mood maybe 1-2 every (2) weeks or so. We can’t seem to help her reach orgasm. I understand that all people are different, but I’ve never had this issue before. I’ve tried a bunch of different things. I’ve also considered a lot of different things too. But she told me that she has always had a hard time orgasming, but said she has before. So when I ask her what to do, she says “I don’t know”. Which doesn’t help me at all. I tried explaining to her that her not giving me direction on what to do isn’t going to help me. I’m sure there is something that I could do. But I did notice a big difference sexually between when she was on hormonal birth control, and when she wasn’t. Prior to hormonal birth control, it seemed as if she really desired me. When on hormonal birth control, she seems more like she’s doing it for me, but only sometimes wanting to do it for her, and more reactive and proactive, which is a big difference.
I could also be completely wrong, but I don’t remember pleasuring my girlfriend ever being this difficult. She still likes to be intimate in other ways like cuddling, hugging, kisses, etc. Any suggestions or resources would be great. I’ve considered opening up more discussion around all of this again, which I should. But I wanted to know what to expect and hear other people’s stories too. thank you.
Thank you
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