• sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    11 hours ago

    … Wow, you’re serious.

    Uh, because it engenders a whole bunch of deep emotions / massive and unique neurochemical responses in people, particularly it plays a massive role in regulating oxytocin, and plays a considerable role in creating stable pair bonding between two people.

    https://mindlabneuroscience.com/brain-chemicals-during-sex/

    I’m genuienly baffled that you need this explained to you.

    Apologies for using shorthand to refer to a whole bunch of complex neurochemistry, I’ll be sure to spell out the details next time.