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How Birth Control Influences Women's Preferences in Men
33:23 - 40:26 (07:02)
The widespread use of hormonal birth control may be leading to lower testosterone levels in men, leading to a lack of ambition and achievement in life. This, combined with women's increased access to graduate and professional programs, may be worsening women's hypergamous nature when it comes to dating and relationships.
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Since the legalization of the birth control pill, women have had increased access to higher education and careers.
33:23 - 36:52 (03:29)
Summary
Since the legalization of the birth control pill, women have had increased access to higher education and careers. This has influenced the metrics that women use when seeking partners, potentially leading to a rise in hypergamy facilitated by dating apps like Tinder and Hinge.
ChapterHow Birth Control Influences Women's Preferences in Men
Episode#555 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Psychological Impact Of Hormonal Birth Control
PodcastModern Wisdom
The lack of ovulating women due to the widespread use of hormonal birth control may be responsible for the decrease in men's achievement motivation, as it has a negative effect on their testosterone levels.
36:52 - 40:26 (03:33)
Summary
The lack of ovulating women due to the widespread use of hormonal birth control may be responsible for the decrease in men's achievement motivation, as it has a negative effect on their testosterone levels. Women who use the pill may also influence men's testosterone levels through socio-sexual and pheromonal cues, which in turn affects their mating success and overall achievement.