Blame the neuro-chemicals that fuel the brain’s built-in reward system. Triggered by the sight (or smell) of that special someone, the brain releases dopamine, upping the desire for sex. Serotonin levels plummet, creating that “can’t live without you” feeling. The attachment chemicals, oxytocin and vasopressin, also kick in. No fool can resist.

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Why do birds sing so gay?

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 7:29am

What if the person in love has virtually no sex drive, and in fact loathes the thought of it, what would the dopamine release do for them?

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 9:25am

What makes the sight or smell of one person trigger dopamine over another?

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 10:01am

Because they know screwing them and killing them is still illegal.

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 2:04pm

My girlfriend liked me so much, she punched me in the face. Dating Advice Is it possible to release a "f'n crazy" hormone in someone? Nevermind, I know the answer.

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 9:31pm

BTW the sex was great.

contributed by Guest User on Jan 24 9:35pm