The use of hormonal contraceptives among young women is associated with an immediate increase in the probability of sexual intercourse, according to new research published in The Journal of Sex Research. The findings suggest that reduced fears of unintended pregnancy play a more important role than potential hormone-related declines in sexual functioning. Despite the popularity and widespread use of various birth control methods, surprisingly little is known about how hormonal contraception affects the sexual behavior of young women. The authors behind the new research used a large and longitu…
