

1031: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part One
25 snips Aug 13, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Sarah Hill, an expert on birth control's impact on women's brains and behavior, reveals how hormonal contraceptives influence everything from partner preferences to career choices. She highlights that women on birth control may select different partners than those off the pill, potentially altering relationships. Hill discusses the pill's effects on stress responses, mental health, and even sexual desire, advocating for informed decisions about health and relationships. Tune in for insights that empower women to understand these profound effects!
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Birth Control's Normalization
- Birth control is so normalized that many women don't think about its effects.
- Dr. Sarah Hill only realized the impact after stopping and feeling different.
Grayscale to 3D
- After stopping birth control after 12 years, Dr. Hill felt more energetic, emotional, and connected to pleasure.
- She described it as going from grayscale to a 3D, color-filled reality.
Anxiety: A Side Effect
- Years after stopping, Dr. Hill realized her previous anxiety wasn't a personality trait, but a side effect.
- She now enjoys activities like cooking with music, which used to overwhelm her.