Could Alphaero® help stimulate oxytocin production naturally?

One of the things Alphaero® wearers describe is that they have more contact with others.The power of touch not only enhances communication and connection, but has been shown to be one of the most powerful ways to boost oxytocin levels.

Here's an excerpt from an article at Bloomberg News:

“If someone wants to know the best way to keep a relationship going, it’s to engage in activities that stimulate oxytocin, that is, intimate contact,” Young said. “Your body is wired to be sensitive to the kind of intimate contact when you’re making love to release both oxytocin and dopamine to activate those systems.”Read Full article

What is Oxytocin?

Oxytocin is a natural hormone and neurotransmitter known as “the love hormone”, “the cuddle hormone”, and “the bonding hormone.”Studies have shown that the presence of oxytocin has health benefits for both genders.

Oxytocin is naturally produced in the brain through interpersonal communications like hugging, smiling, eye contact, kissing, touching, and positive verbal communication.

Reported health benefits of oxytocin include:

• Increases sexual response
• Reverses impotence
• Improves ability to relax
• Creates a sense of connection / bonding
• Reduces stress
• Increases immunity
• Faster wound healing
• Lowers blood pressure
• Protects against heart disease
• Reduced cravings and addictions
• Eases depression

The amazing thing is that oxytocin isn't something you can buy - the only way to get it is to make it yourself. The good news is that our brains are wired to make it, if we just give in to the chemistry of relationships.

It Takes Two

To be receptive to these positive feelings, you also have to be the one giving them. These feelings are expressed through touch; the more you respond to someone who touches you, the more you touch them. And so it goes.

A major benefit of oxytocin is how it counteracts the effects of the stress hormone cortisol. An intimate relationship can be a powerful way to decrease cortisol and increase levels of oxytocin. In a perfect relationship, it's like an eternal flame of desire. Pheromones are the spark that lights the flame; oxytocin is the fuel that keeps the flame burning. You can't light a fire without a spark. Until next month, burn bright and hot.

- The Alphaero Team