Birth Control Pills Might Change Who Women Are Attracted To, Study Finds
Most women take birth control to prevent pregnancy—but did you know it might also affect who you’re attracted to? Research suggests that hormonal contraceptives can influence romantic preferences and even relationship dynamics.
Hormones like estrogen and progesterone shift naturally during a woman’s cycle, influencing mood and attraction. Birth control stabilizes these hormones, which may shift your focus toward more supportive, long-term partners and away from men with traditionally masculine features.
Some studies show that women on birth control tend to choose partners who are less masculine, while those off the pill are more drawn to stereotypically masculine traits. Many women even report changes in the type of men they find attractive after stopping birth control.
One woman shared how, while on birth control, she married a man with little ambition and feminine traits. After coming off the pill, she divorced and married someone more traditionally masculine, hardworking, and aligned with her natural preferences.
Although birth control is highly effective, it’s important to understand how it may influence attraction. Being aware of these hormonal effects can help you make more informed decisions about your relationships—both now and in the future.
And in a related note, studies also show that men and women often have very different ideas of the “ideal” lip size, highlighting how preferences can vary between genders.
