I've heard that birth control pills can lower your sex drive. Anyone ever experience this?

I have- I'm on seasonique which is supposed to be the worst one for libido- it sucks I feel bad for my hubby - luckily hes really understanding!

I never realized that I had such a low libido until AFTER I went off BC pills. I guess I just got used to only wanting intimacy occasionally.

When I went off BC it was like I was completely different. DH didn't have to try to coerce me to DTD...I was more of a willing participant (if that makes sense)...and it was definitely more enjoyable because I felt more in the moment.

So for me BC definitely effected my libido.

I've only ever been DTD while on BC, so I don't know the difference.  But what I can say is that FI has no complaints about how often, because it seems like we both equally initiate and enjoy on a very regular basis.  BUT what I do know is that different BC brands have different levels of "potency", for lack of a better term.  Quite a while ago my doctor put me on a "lighter potency" BC and I lost weight, noticed my AF got a bit heavier (but nothing too bad), etc.  Still very effective, but probably allows for a better libido too.

um, YES!

DH and I have never DTD while I was off of BC...I've never thought about it but Lucky has an interesting point!!  Makes me want to get off the pill now lol 

yes, it really sucks!  Ive been on it for 7yrs and cant wait to stop taking it in 2 months!!!!!!!!!!

YES! i don't remember which one I was on at the time, I 've tried a bunch. But ya, had absoluetly no interest for months!

I honestly wouldn't know since I've been on them since I was 15, but I feel I go through ups and downs like women who aren't on it.

Oh yeah it affects me. I could go forever without DTD on the pill and I feel awful about it for my DH, but I'm going to stay on it until we decide to conceive b/c I do not want a surprise pregnancy.