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 birth control 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 drugs, choose one of these three contraceptives:

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 disrupt 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 method of birth control, especially for women. However, if the condoms contain spermicidal lubricant, there may be some irritation to the vaginal walls. Another drawback to condoms is the way they act as an artificial barrier, causing some diminished sensation that can interfere with energy flow and exchange.

2. Diaphragm with Spermicidal Jelly or Cream

A diaphragm with spermicidal jelly or cream is a safer form of birth control compared to the long-term health problems associated with the pill. However, it does have health risks, so this method should be reserved for sporadic use. Chemical toxins found in spermicidal gel can be absorbed through the vaginal walls and into the bloodstream, placing 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 is 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 a simple 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 method of birth control, 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.