Hormones affect your attraction: Psychologist's insights

19.09.2023 07:40
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23

Lots of people associate love with understanding and compatibility, but things are different when we talk about physical attraction.

Hormones rule the party - and sometimes their influence is way stronger than you might think.

Let's talk about some hormones that regulate your attraction to someone a lot.

Oxytocin

This hormone is often called the "love hormone." It's released when we feel close to someone, like when we hug or kiss. 

It helps create a strong bond between people, like in romantic relationships.

serotonin
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Dopamine

When we're attracted to someone or excited about them, our brains release dopamine. 

It makes us feel happy and motivated to be around that person more.

Testosterone

This hormone is usually higher in men, and it plays a role in attraction. It can make people feel more interested in pursuing romantic relationships.

Estrogen

In women, estrogen levels can affect who they find attractive. It can make them feel more drawn to certain qualities in a partner.

Pheromones

These are like invisible scents that our bodies give off, and they can influence attraction without us even realizing it. 

Sometimes, people are naturally attracted to the way someone smells because of their pheromones.

Conclusion

Knowing about hormones helps you to keep yourself healthy, and it also helps you to make more rational choices in life, because you can understand what rules you.
 

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


Content
  1. Oxytocin
  2. Dopamine
  3. Testosterone
  4. Estrogen
  5. Pheromones
  6. Conclusion