Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating various biological functions such as social bonding, childbirth, nursing, and sexual behavior. During sexual activity,...
People can experience arousal from intellectual, emotional, visual, or tactile stimuli—or a mix. Arousal is a state of excitement or interest that prepares the body for physical or mental activity....
The study found that women who experienced orgasm had higher levels of oxytocin and prolactin, which are hormones associated with bonding and relaxation, for up to 48 hours after their sexual...
Sexual activity releases prolactin, which is a hormone that contributes to feelings of relaxation after orgasm. Prolactin helps promote relaxation and calmness throughout the body, especially when it...
The experience of orgasm is a pleasurable sensation that can be described as an involuntary muscular contraction accompanied by feelings of intense pleasure. It is usually associated with physical...
Orgasms are often considered to be one of the most pleasurable experiences a person can have during their lifetime. They can range from mild sensations to an intense physical reaction that causes a...
Oxytocin released during orgasm promotes bonding and feelings of intimacy.
When a person reaches orgasm, their body releases oxytocin, a hormone that has been linked to social bonding and...
Sexual activity is an important part of human life that involves physical intimacy between individuals, usually involving genital contact, touching, and kissing. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter...
Afterglow is an intense psychological state that occurs after sexual activity has concluded. It is characterized by feelings of physical and emotional fulfillment, affection, and bonding between...
Breath and skin warmth imagery have long been used to describe intimate moments between partners, but what is it about these sensory details that evoke such strong feelings? To understand why this...