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The endocrine effects of hormonal oxytocin, and the cognitive or behavioral effects of oxytocin neuropeptides are thought to be coordinated through its common release through these collaterals. [48] Oxytocin is also produced by some neurons in the paraventricular nucleus that project to other parts of the brain and to the spinal cord. [49]
Orally-administered Oxytocin has been shown to increase putamen responses to facial emotions in humans. [42] Oxytocin administered orally produces different effects on human behaviour and brain function than when given intranasally, possibly due to variations in the molecular transport and binding mechanisms.
Oxytocin is released at orgasm and is associated with both sexual pleasure and the formation of emotional bonds. [13] Based on the pleasure model of sexual motivation, the increased sexual pleasure that occurs following oxytocin release may encourage motivation to engage in future sexual activities.
Dancing releases so-called feel good chemicals — aka dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins — that elevate our mood and energy, as well as allow us to feel more socially connected with ...
Oxytocin is another chemical in the feel good cocktail that orgasm produces and one that affects women more so than men—namely because “when female brains develop in utero there are more ...
Oxytocin and prolactin, which is released during breastfeeding, may improve the mother's mood and reduce her risk of depression. [3] Breastfeeding women have lower rates of postpartum depression in comparison to formula-feeding women. [ 3 ]
"Supportive relationships help us manage stress better, and positive social interactions can even help us reduce stress and anxiety quickly by stimulating the release of the hormone oxytocin ...
Under the response to emotions, even more oxytocin is secreted therefore increasing the response further. [13] In addition to the general effects oxytocin has on the limbic system, it provides a more specific purpose as well in the body. It acts as an anxiety suppressant mainly found in stressful and social situations.