<i>Why does sex seem to get a pass for &quot;you can&#x27;t control your biological impulses&quot; when other drives don&#x27;t?</i><p>That isn&#x27;t really the problem. The problem is more complicated than that. It includes:<p>Delusion: Modern peoples think birth control is more reliable than it really is.<p>Guilt: I have seen studies that indicate that certain populations of women have a high incidence of pregnancy because they feel planning for sex makes them a slut, but just getting swept away with emotion makes it &quot;love&quot; and that is somehow OK. So, birth control is proof that &quot;I am a slut.&quot;<p>Religion: Some religions (Catholic church) forbid use if birth control.<p>I am sure I could add to that list, but I have other things I need to do.