Modern Wisdom #555 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Psychological Impact Of Hormonal Birth Control
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Nov 21, 2022 
Dr. Sarah Hill, a psychology professor at TCU specializing in women's health, reveals how hormonal birth control dramatically alters women's behavior and partner preferences. She discusses how the pill influences attractions, with women prioritizing wealthier partners and experiencing shifts in sexual satisfaction. Furthermore, the conversation explores the psychological impacts, including heightened anxiety and stress, emphasizing the biological underpinnings of female behavior. Hill challenges cultural narratives, suggesting a more nuanced understanding of women's identities and choices is essential.
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Hormonal Influence on Women
- Women's ovarian hormones significantly influence their experiences and brain activity.
- Estradiol, dominant during the peri-ovulatory phase (days 9-14), increases sexual desire and preference for masculine cues.
Hormonal Influence on Behavior
- Everyone is influenced by hormones; women's hormones change cyclically and predictably, while men's testosterone fluctuates unpredictably.
- Hormones coordinate bodily functions, aligning brain and body for activities like sex or stress responses.
Culture and Sex Differences
- Attributing all sex differences solely to culture diminishes the role of inherited wisdom from successful female ancestors.
- It portrays women as passive recipients of culture, neglecting the fact that culture is a product of human brains.
