Does Oxytocin Work?

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February 16, 2011

Oxytocin Love Hormone

Perhaps you have always wondered if there really is a natural love potion out there. Something that really draws in the opposite sex. Well, according to research, oxytocin just may be that potion you have been looking for.

First, you may be wondering what exactly oxytocin is anyway. It is actually a hormone that the brain produces in the hypothalamus and it’s all natural. According to studies that have been done, this hormone is associated with the body’s ability to keep boundaries that are healthy psychologically and to get through relationships and the close emotional experiences that are a part of relationships.

Oxytocin is usually released as a result of some kind of stimuli that occurs in the environment. It can be released when there is skin contact with another person, lactating women release it with nipple stimulation, when a baby goes through the birth canal it is stimulated, and stimulation of the cervix and uterus can also cause it to be released during intercourse. It can help to stimulate orgasms in women and men alike as well.

Foreplay and Oxytocin

You’ll find that foreplay and oxytocin seem to go hand in hand. When the body is touched, it instantly causes the levels of oxytocin to increase, which then causes a series of events in the body that cause arousal to occur, psychologically and biologically. This includes an increase in testosterone in the body as well as higher levels of endorphins..

How It Works

Wondering how oxytocin really works? Basically it helps to bring about the feeling of bonding, which increases feelings of intimacy and also makes a person more receptive on a sexual basis. As oxytocin is released, it causes the body to desire even more touch, which further stimulates the cycle of sex hormone production. Some studies even seem to show that conditioning can occur when it comes to the release of oxytocin. This means after some time of being with one partner, simply seeing the partner can lead to the release of oxytocin and make people want to be with their partner even more than ever.

The effect that the oxytocin has on the brain depends on how it interacts with the other sex hormones. However, in order for it to make you feel the “warm” and “cuddly” feelings, usually estrogen has to be present. This helps to explain why there are some differences in each sex when intimacy occurs.

There is a connection between oxytocin and women who are in relationships that are committed. Research that has been done has shown that women have greater swells of oxytocin when they are involved in a relationship that is committed. This had led to the thought that regular and close relationships may influence how responsive this hormone actually is.

Warning: Oxytocin Scams and More…

Since Oxytocin is a hormone and is not available over the counter, many companies are selling what is called a s a ‘homeopathic formula’ that’s designed to ‘coax our pituitary to release’ oxytocin. It is important to note that Oxytocin is a drug used (primarily) to INDUCE LABOR IN HORSES. Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding. Oxytocin is available only with your doctor’s prescription. Given that Oxytocin has a half-life of 1-6 minutes, (meaning the drug is gone from the bloodstream in 2-12 minutes) there is great uncertainty as to how long any effects would last.

Based on user reviews and feedback, many of the oxytocin trust sprays advertised on the internet are nothing more than a placebo effect.

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