Can herbal sexual supplements for women, specifically “orgasm intensifiers” detract from the effectiveness of birth control?
Chemical birth control is pretty good, most is about 95% effective or more. Orgasm timing might slightly affect your chances of pregnancy, and intense orgasms at the right time more so. But depending on what type of birth control you are using, you’re already only dealing with a small chance of failure. As for interactions, I’ve heard St. John’s Wort effects birth control pills, although I don’t know how. I would talk to a doctor if you have any concerns or the supplements contain anything you aren’t familiar with.
