"As a neurologist who has spent decades studying memory, aging, and brain health, I've become increasingly fascinated by how closely our capacity for love, intimacy, and sexual vitality is tied to the health of our brain. The same biological forces that protect memory and extend longevity also fuel desire, pleasure, emotional bonding, and connection. In other words, what's good for your brain is good for your love life. And what harms one often harms the other."
"That addictive and intoxicating "I can't stop thinking about you" feeling? That's dopamine at work. Oxytocin, often called the "bonding hormone," is released during intimacy and orgasm. It strengthens attachment, deepens trust, and enhances emotional closeness. Serotonin and endorphins contribute to mood elevation and a sense of well-being. Functional MRI studies show that sexual arousal and orgasm activate widespread brain regions, including the somatosensory cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum, insula, and hypothalamus."
A healthy brain ignites passion, deepens love, and sharpens memory. Falling in love activates dopamine-rich reward pathways that drive motivation and fixation, while oxytocin released during intimacy strengthens attachment and trust. Serotonin and endorphins elevate mood and well-being. Sexual arousal and orgasm engage widespread brain regions, enhancing connectivity and promoting neuroplasticity. Neuroprotective behaviors such as regular exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management boost libido and cognitive performance. The same vascular, metabolic, and lifestyle risks that impair sexual function also accelerate brain aging and diminish memory and emotional connection.
Read at Psychology Today
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