Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Contracepção" in Portuguese language version.
If a married couple decide to practice contraception, that is entirely their business. The Sangha will not feel called upon to interfere or object. It must be admitted that certain bhikkhus have been heard to declare that contraception is wrong and should be banned — but that is their private opinion. It is no part of the Buddhist teaching.
The role of sex between husband and wife is strictly procreational, so that its engagement is limited to the ovulation period.
3. According to Jainism, sex should only be consummated with the intent of producing offspring and not for bodily pleasures.