How good contraception affects good sexual intercourse

Whether it is an adventure or the great love of life, the important thing is that a night of sex does not become a source of problems. For this reason, the choice of contraceptives is fundamental, also to enjoy eroticism without fear and therefore with greater satisfaction.

“Only a sexuality protected from unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases can be truly relaxing,” explains Adele Fabrizi, psychotherapist at the Institute of Clinical Sexology in Rome.

“For women, in particular, it means being able to abandon themselves to sex without worries and therefore favor their own fulfillment and the achievement of orgasm. The choice of method should be a couple, but even today the theme of fertility often seems to be exclusively a female competence».

100% satisfaction, or almost

In Italy the pill has been legal since 1971 and has revolutionized the lives of women who, since then, have been able to experience a sexual freedom never granted before.

But is it still the best contraceptive system? “The pill is definitely the safest way to avoid getting pregnant,” says Adele Fabrizi. “Contraceptive coverage is close to 100%: in fact, the possibility that an episode of vomiting or diarrhea interferes with the correct intake must be taken into account. In this case, you can also use a condom – the best protection system against venereal diseases – which, however, in turn, does not guarantee 100% safety in case of breakage or if you slip off. If bad luck with contraceptives haunts us, emergency contraception should be considered. There is also the female version of the condom, a sort of hood to be inserted into the vagina and that protects up to the edges of the vulva; it is convenient and safe, but not very widespread in Italy, they use it especially in Northern Europe».

Safe and resourceful

Sometimes you hear that the pill changes sexual desire, is it true? “In part, because the presence of hormones in the drug can limit it,” explains the psychotherapist.

“However, feeling safe from unwanted pregnancies allows you to express your desire to your partner and improves sexual response, making women more resourceful.”

And how do men live this aspect? “In the imaginary, in sexual fantasies, the woman who takes the initiative likes it very much, in practice instead resist the usual cultural roles for which it is the man who must make the first move. Among stable couples, however, it is possible that it is possible to keep the sexual momentum alive also thanks to a greater female sexual vivacity”.