The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 403. Attraction, Beauty, Growth, and Sex | Dr. Sarah Hill
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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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Foundational Sex Differences
- Biological sex differences are foundational in evolutionary biology.
- These differences stem from varying levels of investment in offspring, starting with gamete size.
Defining Female
- Defining "female" hinges on reproductive investment, extending beyond sex to long-term care.
- A woman's investment makes her and the infant a "mother-infant dyad."
Sensitivity and Threat Detection
- Women's heightened sensitivity to negative emotions starting at puberty serves an evolutionary purpose.
- It increases threat detection, crucial for protecting herself and offspring, despite higher anxiety and depression risks.
