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Feb 2023
20m 20s

Can The Pill Impact Your Decision Making...

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It shocking how little we still know about the side effects of the pill, especially when it comes to how hormones can affect your decision making. Recent studies have indicated that hormones from oral contraceptives can impact who you’re attracted to and even who you choose as a long term partner. Today I’m talking about the wider implications of these studi ... Show More
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