ParentingfromPsychology Today3 weeks agoWhen Bonding Doesn't Come NaturallyBonding with a new baby may take time and is affected by various factors like birth trauma.
fromPsychology Today1 month agoWhen the Love Hormone Is Not So CuddlyOxytocin is often referred to as the "love hormone" or "cuddle hormone", because it promotes bonding and attachment - both between mothers and infants, and in adult romantic relationships.Relationships
fromPsychology Today1 month agoGood Sex Does Not Equal a Good RelationshipGood sex may mask relationship issues and prevent awareness of red flags.Oxytocin during sex can create a misleading emotional bond.Relationships focused solely on sex often don't last long.
fromNew York Post2 months agoSimple, sexy move can help couples feel less stressed-3 ways to do it rightCuddling before sleep enhances emotional connection and reduces stress, offering a simple yet effective nighttime ritual for couples.
ParentingfromPsychology Today2 months agoNew Insights Into Postnatal Depression and BreastfeedingOxytocin inhalation boosts milk production but is less effective in mothers with postnatal depression, indicating an impaired oxytocin system.
fromMail Online5 months agoMedicineMouse-to-mouse resuscitation! Watch a rodent giving 'first aid'Mice exhibit instinctual first aid behaviors to assist unconscious companions, activating the 'love hormone' oxytocin.
fromwww.npr.org5 months agoUS newsLab mice may give first aid to unconscious matesMice exhibit altruistic behaviors, attempting to revive unconscious cage mates through specific actions, potentially influenced by oxytocin.
MedicinefromMail Online5 months agoMouse-to-mouse resuscitation! Watch a rodent giving 'first aid'Mice exhibit instinctual first aid behaviors to assist unconscious companions, activating the 'love hormone' oxytocin.
MiscellaneousfromPsychology Today9 months agoA Mental Health Hormone Is Released When Kids Play With DogsInteracting with dogs significantly boosts mood and reduces stress, especially in children, through the release of oxytocin.
