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This study aims to examine how contraception affects women's sexual experiences and reasons behind using traditional contraceptive methods.

June 6, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(711) Qualitative Research on Contraception and Its Impact on Sexuality

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GSG SimetingerSchool of Business and Management Novo Mesto

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Qualitative study analyzes the effects of contraceptive methods on women's sexuality, suggesting a need for deeper understanding of cultural influences.

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This study aims to examine how contraception affects women's sexual experiences and reasons behind using traditional contraceptive methods.
Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interviews in Slovenia
Interviews conducted before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 64 women aged 20 to 74
Thematic analysis performed using Braun and Clark's framework and data triangulation for reliability.
81.5% of women used contraceptive pills at some point; 70.8% used withdrawal method with 19.6% experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
Users of modern contraception reported improved sexual satisfaction, while others using withdrawal reported decreased desire due to pregnancy fears.
Reasons for traditional method use included religious beliefs, negative experiences with modern methods, and preferences for 'natural' options.

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G Simetinger (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23ba3c71a5da9775e76023 https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag118.619

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Qualitative study analyzes the effects of contraceptive methods on women's sexuality, suggesting a need for deeper understanding of cultural influences.

(711) Qualitative Research on Contraception and Its Impact on Sexuality

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(711) Qualitative Research on Contraception and Its Impact on Sexuality

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