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• Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain.
• It’s sometimes known as the “cuddle hormone” or the “love hormone,” because it is released when people snuggle up or bond socially.
• Even playing with your dog can cause an oxytocin surge, according to a 2009 study published in the journal Hormones and Behavior.
• But these monikers may be misleading.
• Oxytocin can also intensify memories of bonding gone bad, such as in cases where men have poor relationships with their mothers.
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