Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow :-
The regulation of conception by preventive methods or devices to limit the number of offspring is called birth control or contraception. This basically prevents fertilisation. An ideal contraceptive should be user friendly, easily available, effective and reversible with no or least side effects. It also should not interfere with the sexual drive, desire and the sexual act of the user.
What is the main consideration regarding the impact of an ideal contraceptive on the user's sexual drive, desire, and the sexual act?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → It should not interfere with sexual drive and desire
The passage states that an ideal contraceptive “also should not interfere with the sexual drive, desire and the sexual act of the user”. A contraceptive is meant only to prevent conception. It should leave the normal sexual life of the user unchanged, neither raising nor lowering desire.
Option (1) It should enhance sexual performance — Incorrect. An ideal contraceptive is not meant to change sexual performance in any way.
Option (2) It should not interfere with sexual drive and desire — Correct. This is the consideration given in the passage.
Option (3) It should decrease sexual desire — Incorrect. Lowering sexual desire would interfere with the sexual drive, which an ideal contraceptive should not do.
Option (4) It should only be used for individuals with low sexual drive — Incorrect. An ideal contraceptive should suit all users. The passage puts no such limit on who can use it.