Posted on 10/07/2009 11:47:34 AM PDT by Stoat
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Scientists say the hormones in the oral contraceptive suppress a female's interest in masculine men - and make boyish men more attractive.
'There are many obvious benefits of the Pill for women, but there is also the possibility that the Pill has psychological side effects that we are only just discovering,' she said.
'We need further studies to find out what these are.'
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Scientists have long known that a woman's taste in men changes over the menstrual cycle.
During the few days each month when they are fertile - around the time of ovulation - they tend to prefer masculine features and men who are more assertive.
On these fertile days, women are also more attracted to men who are 'genetically dissimilar', Dr Alvergne said. Picking a partner whose genetic make up is unlike their own increases the chances of having a healthy child.
On days when women are not fertile, their tastes swing towards more feminine, boyish faces and more caring personalities, researchers have shown.
However, if women are taking the Pill, they no longer have fertile days.
That means they no longer experience the hormonal changes that make them more attracted to masculine men - and those with dissimilar genetic make up.
'It is a possibility - but there is no evidence of this yet,' she said. 'We need a lot more research in this area.'
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Think about who we used to know that ate it...nuff said.
very interesting...prolly true
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