In recent years, a growing number of women of reproductive age have started walking away from the birth control pill. In fact, one survey found that 70% of those who were using the pill said they had either stopped taking it or were thinking about going off of it in the last three years. Why are so many Gen Z and millennial adults going off the pill? What co ... Show More
Sep 4
Episode 533: A Beginner's Guide To Swinging
For some couples, swinging can be a way to bring novelty, excitement, and sexual exploration into their relationship. But opening the door to new experiences can also bring new challenges, from jealousy and boundary-setting to navigating differences in what each partner wants. So ... Show More
36m 56s
Sep 1
Episode 532: Why Jealousy Isn't The Problem
Jealousy is one of the most complicated—and misunderstood—emotions we experience in intimate relationships. We tend to think of jealousy as inherently unhealthy, something we should suppress, overcome, or eliminate altogether. But what if jealousy itself isn’t actually the proble ... Show More
33m 57s
Aug 28
Episode 531: Do Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too?
Becoming a father doesn’t just change a man’s brain. It can also change his sense of identity, his mental health, and his relationships. Fatherhood can bring profound meaning and connection, but it can also introduce new sources of stress, vulnerability, and conflict that we don’ ... Show More
29m 8s
Nov 2024
Oestrogen Expert: Birth Control Changes Who You Are...Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off It?! Oestrogen Makes You More Attractive!
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 Pil ... Show More
1h 53m
Mar 2025
The Pill & Beyond: Unexpected Ways Birth Control Shapes Our Lives with Dr. Sarah Hill
Ever wondered how birth control affects your natural hormonal rhythm? Listen to Dr. Sarah Hill reveal the truth about hormones, health, and life choices. This episode explores how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can influence a wide range of bodily functions, from bra ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
The Pill: Is It Messing Up Our Brain and Body?
For decades, taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy was seen as a no-brainer. But lately, people are saying that it’s actually a brain-changer. They say that the pill can affect who you’re attracted to, that it can tank your libido, and that it can make you depressed. ... Show More
42m 29s
Jun 2025
Most Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!
Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or sh ... Show More
28m 17s
Jan 2021
EP214 - Birth Control: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
<div> <p><span>Welcome to episode 214 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome </span><span>Dr.</span><span> Sarah E. Hill to the podcast. In this episode, Dr Hill speaks with me about the issues around birth control and sex, how birth control affects sexuality ... Show More
29m 39s
May 2022
Your Brain, Body, and Libido on Birth Control feat. Sarah Hill, PhD
Let's dive into one of the great joys of being a woman: Birth control! We are joined by Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist and author of the book This is Your Brain on Birth Control, to discuss our menstrual cycles and all the ways we are affected by birth control. We're g ... Show More
1h 23m