[kephra]

The thing I wonder about her: She did not had sex for two years, and still wants to continue taking the pill, to be available anytime to men who are to stupid to ask (or to smell), if she has the 3 days when French games are topic.

[zyxley]

Birth control pills can be taken for many reasons other than actual contraception.

[moron4hire]

There are other reasons to take the pill than just contraception. It works by giving you a shot of hormones that prevent you from having a normal fertility cycle. Not having the hassle of periods every month is a big motivator for some people.

[facepalm]

Doesn't it also curb your desire for sex?

[pavel_lishin]

It depends on the pill. Different pills have different side effects on different women; I think most end up working with their doctor and trying several different kinds before they find one they like.

[moron4hire]

I don't know. It hasn't been a problem for anyone I've known.