Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is involved in childbirth and breast-feeding. It is also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.
It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” because levels of Oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm.
It is sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” because levels of Oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm.