Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]
in Women's Health ·
Kyle Foster35 said:Ladies, for those of you who've been on the pill for a while, how much did your libido tank? I know that’s a major side effect, and honestly, it’s the only thing making me hesitate about starting them. Everything else seems fine. Did it hit you all at once, or was it more of a slow fade?
Also, do you deal with frequent infections down there since you started? I've read that birth control is a huge culprit behind constant yeast infections and bacterial issues.
Personally, my drive hasn't dropped—it actually went up quite a bit, 😁 though I'm not sure if it's the hormones or just feeling more free, I guess.
Regarding infections, I dealt with one for over a year while on the pill. I didn't really have issues before, but this popped up during the summer when it was scorching hot—plus some unprotected sex and a pretty crappy diet, so I suppose it was kind of expected.🤦