Contraception Reduce Sexual Satisfaction, But Women Happier

Women become less attracted to their partners and are less satisfied in sex while taking the contraceptive pill. But the relationship that began when women use contraception tend to be more durable. Women are also happier because of things outside of sex such as togetherness, care and support to children.

In a study led by Craig Roberts of the University of Stirling, scientists used a questionnaire to measure the quality of the women's 2519 relationship with her partner. Women in this study had at least one child. Approximately half of the participants had been taking the contraceptive pill when he met his partner.

Women who use contraceptive pills on average less satisfied with the sexual aspect of the relationship, but feel happier with a non-sexual aspect.

Previous studies have shown that female choice in determining mate change during the menstrual cycle due to hormonal fluctuations. During infertility, women are more attracted to men who are caring, reliable and can be a good father. In the most fertile phase, women prefer masculine-looking men.

Overall, women who met their partner while using the contraceptive pill have a longer relationship and less likely to split up. So there is good news and bad news for women who met their partner while using the contraceptive pill. One of the effects seem to offset the effects the other.

Women prefer a man of caring and affection although it can cause women to achieve sexual satisfaction is lower, but it will make women happier.