Before and during sex, the body releases endorphins. Endorphins put you in a calming and happy mood, and they can also make you feel dizzy or sleepy. This is why after sex you feel kind of lethargic-the sudden rush of endorphins and sexercise has gotten you too tired to do anything else!
After orgasm, a hormone called seratonin is released from the brain into the bloodstream. Seratonin acts as a mood regulator and an anti depressant. Right after sex, it makes you feel blissful and satisfied.
Another chemical released in males during sex is vasopressin. It has been recorded that during erection, the amount of vasopressin increases in the bloodstream, but after ejaculation it decreases rapidly. Scientists say that this hormone is the driving force of sex. Its evolution’s way of ensuring that a male is motivated enough to have sex to produce offspring so that the human race continues to live on.
Estrogen is a hormone released in women when they are extremely fertile. Estrogen promotes feelings of sexual desire and helps their sex drive. However, estrogen is also released when a woman becomes sexually aroused around her partner. So next time your girl gets horny, you have estrogen to thank for it!
When you kiss your special someone, you may have noticed that’s the exact moment you become sexually aroused. Kissing is a gateway to all things sexual because it makes a huge chunk of your brain active. It also releases testosterone, estrogen, endorphins, oxytocin and other hormones to immediately build up your sex drive. Also, kissing is great for the lips and skin because it promotes blood circulation, so kiss your girl asap!
