"i have been using the ring for a few months now as an alternative to ortho evra (the patch). i was tired of the patch coming off, getting stuck to my clothing, and causing skin irritation. i like the ease of use of the ring and being able to forget about it for three weeks. however, i have experienced a very noticable decrease in my desire to have sex as well as vaginal irritation (itching and discharge). i tend to take it out before sex also because certain positions caused pain with it in. i&#039;m still debating getting off of this birth control because of the side effects."