The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!
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Jun 13, 2025 
Dr. Sarah Hill, a psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones, delves into the profound effects of hormonal birth control on attraction and emotions. She unveils how women's natural cycles shape partner preferences, particularly during their ovulatory phase. The discussion covers the transformative journey of discontinuing birth control and its impact on identity and desire. Hill also explores how synthetic hormones alter libido and perceptions of masculinity, shedding light on the intricate dynamics between hormones and relationships.
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Cycle Influences Attraction Preferences
- Women's partner preferences change across their menstrual cycle due to hormone fluctuations.
- Around ovulation, women prefer more masculine, testosterone-related traits in partners for genetic quality.
Sarah Hill's Birth Control Experience
- Sarah Hill was unaware her decade-long birth control use suppressed her emotions and desires.
- After stopping, she felt more alive and curious about how birth control changes women.
Know Hormonal Birth Control Trade-offs
- Understand that hormonal birth control alters who you are by changing your hormone-driven brain.
- Know the trade-offs affecting desire, mood, attraction, and fitness before choosing birth control.
