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#555 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Psychological Impact Of Hormonal Birth Control

Modern Wisdom

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Hormonal Birth Control and Its Impact on Attraction

This chapter examines the psychological effects of hormonal birth control on women's sexual desire and partner selection. It highlights how synthetic hormonal changes can reduce libido and alter preferences for masculine traits in partners, particularly through the lens of estrogen levels. The discussion extends to societal implications, including shifts in women's empowerment and the so-called 'mating crisis' as influenced by these hormonal dynamics.

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