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. 2017 Mar 13;5:42. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00042

Table 4.

Effect of natural family planning (NFP) on sex life.

NFP helps (or helped) me speak about sexuality in my relationship.
Yes, n (%) Same, n (%) No, n (%)
Women 1,230 (66) 445 (24) 111 (6)
Men 402 (71) 115 (20) 41 (7)
Since using NFP, I have found my sex life more joyful and enjoyable.a
Yes, n (%) Same, n (%) No, n (%)
Women 915 (62) 550 (37) 14 (1)
Men 348 (63) 138 (25) 63 (11)
NFP has improved my knowledge and understanding of sexuality.
Yes, n (%) Same, n (%) No, n (%)
Women 1,501 (81) 304 (16) 49 (3)
Men 475 (83) 81 (14) 14 (2)
In recent months, how often have you had sexual intercourse?
Never, n (%) ≤1×, n (%) 1–3×, n (%) ≥4×, n (%)
Women 158 (8) 193 (10) 618 (32) 958 (50)
Men 39 (7) 83 (14) 179 (30) 286 (49)
Are you satisfied with the frequency of sexual intercourse?
Very satisfied, n (%) Satisfied, n (%) Unsatisfied, n (%) Very unsatisfied, n (%)
Women 445 (23) 925 (48) 387 (20) 59 (3)
Men 132 (23) 291 (50) 129 (22) 25 (5)

aAmong those with spouse/partner.