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

Modern Wisdom

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Hormones and Female Behavior

This chapter explores the effects of hormonal birth control on women's psychology and sexual behavior, highlighted by the speaker's personal experiences after discontinuing the pill. It examines how hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle influence emotions, desire, and brain function, challenging common misconceptions about women's behavior being solely influenced by cultural factors. The discussion underscores the biological significance of hormones in both genders, revealing that men also experience hormone-induced behavioral changes.

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