Have you been practicing macrobiotics and started wondering how it affects your sex life? We have all the secrets that she always wanted to know about macrobiotics and sex, but she was afraid to ask.
It may surprise you to learn that many relationship challenges can be linked to poor contraceptive choices. In addition to eating healthy and adopting a macrobiotic lifestyle, choosing the right birth control method can create greater pleasure and intimacy in your relationship.
The type of birth control you use impacts not only your physical and sexual health, but also the spiritual closeness of your relationship. To enhance intimacy without taking pills or medication, choose one of these three birth control pills:
1. Condoms
Most birth control methods are artificial and will produce harmful side effects. Some types of contraception, such as vasectomy and intrauterine devices, can even interrupt the flow of electromagnetic energy in a man or woman, causing serious long-term health consequences. For that reason, it is important to choose a technique that is less invasive and healthier for everyone involved, while ensuring safe sex.
Condoms are the safest non-invasive birth control methods, especially for women. However, if condoms contain spermicidal lubricant, there may be some irritation of the vaginal walls. Another drawback of condoms is the way they act as an artificial barrier, causing some decreased sensation that can interfere with the flow and exchange of energy.
2. Diaphragm with Jelly or Spermicidal Cream
A diaphragm with spermicidal jelly or cream is a safer birth control method compared to the long-term health problems associated with the pill. However, it has health risks, so this method should be reserved for sporadic use. The chemical toxins found in the spermicidal gel can be absorbed through the vaginal walls and into the bloodstream, causing undue stress on the liver and other detoxifying organs. Because these agents can also create allergic reactions, douching with warm salt water after use can help reduce vaginal irritation.
3. Natural birth control
Natural birth control is the least dangerous to your health, but it’s also the least reliable. This method relies on knowing the exact date of ovulation and avoiding intercourse for a few days before, during, and after the time you expect to ovulate. A macrobiotic diet makes it easy for any woman to establish a regular 28-day cycle, making it an easy form of birth control.
Sperm have the ability to fertilize for two days, but can survive in the uterus for up to 14 days. This is not a guaranteed birth control method, but all birth control carries some degree of risk. From a macrobiotic point of view, this method promotes the highest degree of sexual intimacy and physical health.
Building a strong, vibrant and intimate relationship requires a very conscious macrobiotic view of love. The most important thing in your relationship is love, which can be nurtured through sex and other forms of intimacy: contact, open communication, honesty, and support.
