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so i need advice, i recently have not had a ton of libido due to being on birth control, and me and my boyfriend had a conversation about it.i thought we came to a good compromise, he is still dry begging and saying things like “you hate me” when i reject
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Anonymous 13h

Two pieces here… If you’re not happy with your birth control, switch! Low libido is usually a progestin-related side effect. You’d want more estrogen or a less androgenic progestin. Nortrel is already high estrogen, so you’d be looking at changing progestins. You’re currently using norethindrone, which is slightly androgenic. Consider moving further down the chart in the pic. A pill like Yasmin or Marvelon may be a good fit. Talk to your doctor about options.

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Anonymous 19h

if ur uncomfy with the change in ur libido u can try a different birth control. that helped me, but u def don't have to if u don't want to. yall came to a compromise and if he can't calmly communicate that it's not working for him and he wants to reevaluate to see if something else works, that that just shows his immaturity

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Anonymous 16h

Idk what the exact terms of your agreement are, but it seems like he isn't trying to compromise on this as much as you are. The dry begging is gross and childish. It strikes me as him trying to wear down your boundary so that he can get his way because he never wanted to compromise in the first place. Idk though 🤷‍♀️ I would try to talk to him about it again, but if he still isn't receptive to a conversation then it's on him

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 16h

what birth control are u on? i’m on a combination pill called nortrel and i’ve been on it for YEARS so im terrified to switch 😬

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 15h

i'm on lessina. haven't had an issue in almost a decade. it might not work for u, but i'm sure if u bring up ur issue w ur doctor they'll have a suggestion for a new one to try. but if ur comfortable and happy with ur pill then by all means stay on it

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Anonymous replying to -> birthcontrolfairy 13h

this is so so helpful thank you!

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Anonymous replying to -> birthcontrolfairy 13h

Now the other part… your partner should never be pressuring you for sex or making you feel bad for declining. It can quickly reach the level of coercion. Have a serious talk with him about how it makes you feel and when too far is too far. No means no, but sometimes a safe word for “I’m really not into it right now, stop” can help. Set boundaries and stick by them. If he continues to pressure when you’ve said no or the safe word, that’s a major red flag.

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