Here are four easy ways you can use your body’s natural hormones and brain chemicals to make your relationship closer:Â
1. Spark a stronger connection with a kiss. Lafayette College research shows that your kisses trigger a surge of the bonding hormone oxytocin in your guy, making him feel closer to you instantly. Plus, researchers believe that his kisses give you a tiny dose of testosterone, a hormone that ignites sexual desire. 2. Get more in tune with a hug. Strange as it sounds, hugs, holding hands and gentle caresses help you read your mate’s mind. Credit again goes to oxytocin, which floods your brain during pleasant touch and makes it easier for you to read subtle facial expressions that reveal hidden emotions, reports the journal Biological Psychology.
3. Renew your passion by sledding. Or going dancing, taking a weekend getaway or doing anything else that’s exciting. New experiences trigger a surge of burst of dopamine—a powerful feel-good brain chemical—that gives you a head-over-heels sensation when you’re around each other. In fact, a recent Stony Brook University study shows that couples who make time to try new activities together are more likely to stay devoted to each other while those who fall into a boring rut tend to drift apart.
4. Amp up your libido with a cup. Fill it with your favorite caffeinated or alcoholic drink—both are proven to raise the body’s level of testosterone, which charges up your sexual appetite and makes orgasms more intense.
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