Your Brain on Birth Control ... and PMS | Sarah Hill, PhD
November 14, 2025
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Your Brain on Birth Control ... and PMS | Sarah Hill, PhD
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<p>Could the birth control pill be shaping women’s moods, desires, and even same-sex attraction — and what men should know about PMS?</p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. Sarah Hill, award-winning researcher and author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain, has spent years exploring these questions — and the answers are wild. She explains how hormonal birth control can impact mood, stress, and even the partners women are drawn to — plus why PMS is so misunderstood.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors!</p><p><strong>TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS:</strong> <a href="https://shop.taylordukeswellness.com/discount/ALEXCLARK" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use code <strong>ALEXCLARK</strong> for 10% off your purchase</a></p><p><strong>BLDG ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR:</strong> <a href="https://shop.bldgactive.com/discount/ALEX" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use code <strong>ALEX</strong> for 20% off your order</a></p><p><strong>GARNUU:</strong> <a href="https://garnuu.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use code <strong>ALEX</strong> to get 15% off your one-time subscription or purchase</a></p><p><strong>COZY EARTH:</strong> <a href="https://cozyearth.com/pages/alex" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use code <strong>ALEX</strong> for 40% off</a></p><p><strong>ZEBRA:</strong> <a href="https://yayzebra.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use code <strong>ALEX</strong> for 10% off any order</a></p><p><strong>JOOVV:</strong> <a href="https://joovv.com/alex" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get an exclusive discount on your first red light therapy order</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Our Guest:</p><p>Sarah Hill, PHD</p><p><br /></p><p>Sarah's Links:</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.sarahehill.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sarahehill.com</a><br /><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sarahehillphd</a><br /><strong>“This Is Your Brain On Birth Control” Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0525536035" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Link</a><br /><strong>“The Period Brain” Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Period-Brain-Science-Manifesto-Women/dp/0063382474/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Link</a></p><p><br /></p><p>👗 Get Alex’s freshest fashion picks and exclusive guest recommendations—delivered straight to your inbox!Sign up for the newsletter <strong>HERE:</strong> <a href="https://www.realalexclark.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP</a></p><p><br /></p><p>FOLLOW ALEX:</p><p>Instagram |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realalexclark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @realalexclark</a></p><p>Instagram |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/poplitics" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @cultureapothecary</a></p><p>Facebook |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/realalexclark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @realalexclark</a></p><p>X |<a href="https://x.com/yoalexrapz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @yoalexrapz</a></p><p>YouTube |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RealAlexClark" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @RealAlexClark</a></p><p>Spotify |<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark </a></p><p>Apple Podcast |<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Join the Cuteservatives Facebook group to connect with likeminded friends who love America and all things health and wellness!<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234544066933796/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Join the CUTEservative Facebook Group!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary’ on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spillover-with-alex-clark/id1507839530" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=4c1abfaf22314ff8" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.</p>