“Birth control medication is 'absolutely poison' and tricks women’s brains into making them less attracted to masculinity.”

The assertion that birth control medication is 'poison' is a subjective, hyperbolic characterization that lacks medical or scientific basis. Hormonal contraceptives are FDA-approved medications used by millions of women for pregnancy prevention and other medical conditions, and they are subject to rigorous safety testing. Regarding the claim that birth control 'tricks women’s brains into making them less attracted to masculinity,' this appears to be a misinterpretation of older, limited research. Early, small-scale studies (e.g., Little et al., 2013) suggested that hormonal contraceptive use might correlate with a decreased preference for highly masculine facial features. However, these findings have been challenged by more robust, contemporary research. A large-scale study published in 'Psychological Science' involving nearly 600 participants found that women’s preferences for male facial features remained stable regardless of hormonal contraceptive use or ovulation status. Experts note that influencers often cherry-pick small, outdated, or inconclusive studies to support a narrative that ignores the broader scientific consensus, which indicates that human attraction is complex and not dictated by hormonal birth control in the manner described.