6 Ways Love Affects the Brain

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Love’s effects on your body

Sometimes, the effects of Cupid’s arrow can be felt in our bodies, too. Here’s how:

Boosted passion

Well, I think we can all agree that falling in love makes you feel lustful. But have you ever wondered what really makes you want to stay in bed with your loved one all day and all night? As scientists confirmed, there’s another set of hormones that come into the picture here.

For example, androgens are a known group of hormones (testosterone included) that are known to increase the desire for snuggling, so to speak. But here’s the thing: intercourse boosts the production of these hormones, which later lead to a cycle that reinforces the release of oxytocin and dopamine. When you and your partner are intimate, it only increases the closeness between you two, so it’s only natural to want more.

Better physical health

Love, especially when it’s developed into a committed relationship, might have a positive impact on your overall health. Some of these benefits include:

  • decreased risk of heart disease;
  • lower blood pressure;
  • improved immune health;
  • faster recovery from illness.

Falling in love is sublime, but there’s still a lot to unpack when it comes to relationships. That’s why we have all sorts of articles and topics we’ve discussed on our website, to help you detangle this complicated part of our lives! Here’s what we recommend reading: These 7 Lies Can Destroy ANY Marriage, Experts Say

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