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The Jordan Harbinger Show

1031: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part One

Aug 13, 2024
01:25:58
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Dr. Sarah Hill, an expert on the psychological and behavioral effects of birth control, dives deep into the hidden impacts of hormonal contraceptives. She explains how birth control pills can change partner preferences, potentially leading to relationship shifts. Hill also discusses the connection between the pill and mental health, revealing increased risks for anxiety and depression. Listeners are encouraged to consider these effects when making life decisions, underlining the importance of informed health choices.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hormonal birth control affects women's partner preferences and behaviors, influencing relationship dynamics and choice of partners significantly after discontinuation.
  • The pill alters women's stress responses, increasing susceptibility to anxiety and depression due to blunted cortisol levels and immune function.

Deep dives

Effects of Ovulation on Earnings

Studies show that women working as dancers typically earn higher tips during the days leading up to ovulation and on the day of ovulation itself. This increase in earnings coincides with elevated testosterone levels in men, who are subconsciously responding to the cues signifying higher fertility. The findings highlight a biological underpinning in human behavior whereby men are more inclined to provide financial rewards to women during their most fertile periods. This emphasis on evolutionary attraction suggests that men's tipping behavior may reflect deeper instincts related to reproduction.

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