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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

403. Attraction, Beauty, Growth, and Sex | Dr. Sarah Hill

Dec 7, 2023
Dr. Sarah Hill, a researcher and professor at TCU, is an expert in women’s sexual psychology and author of "This Is Your Brain on Birth Control." In this discussion, she explores the impact of hormonal contraception on women's behavior and identity. They dive into gender dynamics in sexual regret, the influences of hormones on attraction, and the balance of nurturing and personal growth in modern motherhood. Hill also addresses the challenges women face in academia and the evolving expectations surrounding gender roles in relationships.
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  • Women's reproductive vulnerability and the costs associated with pregnancy shape their sensitivity to threats and emotional responses.
  • Women tend to be attracted to competent and high-status men due to evolutionary factors highlighting reproductive advantages.

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The Definition of a Woman and the Biological Basis of Sex Differences

The podcast episode begins by discussing the definition of a woman and the biological basis of sex differences. It explains that women, as the sex that invests more in reproduction, have smaller sex cells and a higher minimum investment than men. This fundamental difference in investment sets the stage for the evolution of sex differences in behavior and physiology. The episode also explores how women's reproductive vulnerability and the costs associated with pregnancy shape their sensitivity to threats and their emotional responses.

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