5 things that kills sex drive in women

2. She’s on the pill.

Women who use hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill or the patch, are more likely to have a decreased sex drive than women who don’t use hormonal contraceptives, according to a study published in 2010 in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

The link between hormonal contraceptives and low libido needs to be explored further, said the authors, who noted that their findings are preliminary. Specifically, the researchers said they would like to study the effects of different dosages of estrogen and synthetic progestins (two types of hormones commonly used in contraceptives) on female sexual function. SEE ALSO: 6 types of sex women enjoy more – Guy, you need to know this!

In 2013, researchers with the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health conducted a systematic review of the literature surrounding the link between sexual desire and the use of combined oral contraceptives (which contain both estrogen and synthetic progestins). They reviewed 36 studies and found that, among the hormonal contraceptive users, 85 percent reported an increase in libido or no change in libido when taking these contraceptives, while 15 percent reported a decrease in libido. The researchers also found that women who reported a decrease in libido were taking contraceptives containing a lower dose of estrogen hormones.