Women Health Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are & How You Feel About Your Partner!
- Nov 25, 2024
- 1:52:47
- Full Episode
From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined
Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist whose work focuses on women and health. She is also the author of the book, ‘How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control’.
00:00 Intro 02:04 What Is the Mission You Are On? 02:58 Is This Conversation Only for Women? 03:47 Why Does Sarah Hill Do This Work? 05:13 Is There a Problem in Dating When Women Have More Resources? 09:00 Is Sex Trending Down? 10:23 Why Don’t Women Date Broke Men? 12:09 Is This Patriarchy? 14:35 Why Do Men Take More Risks? 16:22 Are Men Better at Business Than Women? 22:46 Why Don’t We Live Like Our Biology Intended? 25:22 Signs of a High-Status Male 27:05 How Women’s Preferences Change During Their Cycle 33:17 High Testosterone and Relationship Status 34:12 Do Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummet After Having a Baby? 35:58 Do Nice Guys Get Laid? 37:08 What Makes Us Attracted to Someone? 41:07 Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women? 42:40 Jealousy Among the Sexes 47:03 Why Do Women Have Gay Best Friends? 48:58 Why Did Sarah Write Her Book on Birth Control? 53:35 What Does Sarah Wish She Was Told About the Pill? 55:34 How the Pill Changes Your Sexual Desires 01:02:05 If My Partner Is on the Pill, Will She Like Me If She Comes Off? 01:05:47 Would a Man’s Attraction Change If a Woman Is Off the Pill? 01:08:04 Will My Testosterone Be Lower If My Partner Is on Birth Control? 01:11:00 Is There a Population Crash Coming? 01:11:51 Advertisements 01:13:53 What Is a Good Man? 01:17:05 Sex Appetite Across Genders and Why 01:20:24 Advice for Young Men Struggling to Get a Woman 01:23:15 Advice for Daughters on Attracting a Man 01:25:41 Are Men Attracted to Confident Women? 01:28:36 What Are Daddy Issues? 01:30:16 What Role Does a Father Play in a Woman’s Sexual Partner? 01:30:51 What Impact Does the Birth Control Pill Have on Stress? 01:33:35 Depression and Suicide Linked to the Pill 01:35:29 How Did Sarah Feel About Her Daughter’s Decision on Birth Control? 01:40:34 What If Men Had to Take the Pill? 01:44:24 What’s the Most Popular Email Sarah Gets? 01:47:51 Guest’s Last Question
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Brief Summary
Dr. Sarah Hill discusses the effects of birth control on women's attraction, mental health, and societal dynamics in relationships.
Key points
- Understanding Women's Choices. A discussion on why educated women prefer partners with resources, leading to a mating crisis.
- The Mating Crisis Explained. Dr. Hill explains the challenges women face in finding suitable partners due to educational disparities.
- Men's Mating Psychology. Men's mating psychology is shaped by resource acquisition and reproductive strategies.
- Testosterone and Attraction. Higher testosterone levels in men correlate with greater attractiveness and relationship success.
- Competition Among Women. Women often compete against each other based on physical attractiveness, leading to derogatory behavior.
- The Dangers of Discussing Birth Control. Criticism of hormonal birth control can be seen as dangerous due to its historical significance for women's rights.
Episode highlights
- Understanding Women's ChoicesA discussion on why educated women prefer partners with resources, leading to a mating crisis.“Women are what we call hypergamous.”6:26Nov 25, 2024
- The Mating Crisis ExplainedDr. Hill explains the challenges women face in finding suitable partners due to educational disparities.“Women are increasingly choosing to opt out of long-term mating.”7:11Nov 25, 2024
- Men's Mating PsychologyMen's mating psychology is shaped by resource acquisition and reproductive strategies.“Gaining access to resources leads to a greater fitness return.”21:08Nov 25, 2024
- Testosterone and AttractionHigher testosterone levels in men correlate with greater attractiveness and relationship success.“Men with higher levels of testosterone are more likely to be chosen as partners.”32:48Nov 25, 2024
- Competition Among WomenWomen often compete against each other based on physical attractiveness, leading to derogatory behavior.“Women are more competitive with beautiful women, no question about that.”43:19Nov 25, 2024
- The Dangers of Discussing Birth ControlCriticism of hormonal birth control can be seen as dangerous due to its historical significance for women's rights.“Saying anything that is critical of the birth control pill can be seen very dangerous.”50:49Nov 25, 2024
- Attraction and Hormonal Birth ControlResearch shows men find women more attractive when they are not on hormonal birth control.“Men find women sexiest when they're naturally cycling.”1:04:52Nov 25, 2024
- Testosterone and Fertility CuesMen's testosterone levels rise in response to cues from fertile women, impacting attraction.“Men's testosterone levels increase in response to the scent of fertile women.”1:07:01Nov 25, 2024
