As a groundbreaking advancement, the birth control pill empowered women with unprecedented freedom. Yet, it comes with side effects that extend to the brain. In her book Your Brain on the Pill, evolutionary psychology professor Sarah Hill reveals what science knows—and doesn't know—about the pill's profound impact on the female brain.
Professor Hill argues that society treats the pill too lightly. Research suggests it can even influence partner selection: some women discover, after discontinuing it, that their attraction has shifted dramatically.
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Well-documented changes include reduced sexual interest and altered stress responses in pill users.
Drawing on her expertise, Hill demystifies sex hormones, their brain interactions, and how the pill disrupts these dynamics. She offers no prescriptions—simply the knowledge to help women make empowered choices. Curious? Your Brain on the Pill is now available in stores.
Source: de Volkskrant
