Oxytocin
☆ WatchSocial bonding, childbirth, breastfeeding, trust
Too little may be associated with
Social difficulties (complex relationship)
Too much may be associated with
Effects vary depending on context
Informational only — not medical advice.
Stimuli that influence it
- Acts of kindness (behavior)
- Breastfeeding (behavior)
- Eye contact (behavior)
- Helping others (behavior)
- Hugging (behavior)
- Kissing (behavior)
- Laughter with friends (behavior)
- Massage (behavior)
- MDMA (substance)
- Orgasm (behavior)
- Petting a dog or cat (behavior)
- Sexual activity (behavior)
- Skin-to-skin contact (behavior)
- Social bonding (behavior)
- Volunteering (behavior)