Hormone affects distance men keep from unknown women they find attractive: Oxytocin may promote fidelity

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 21:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Men in committed relationships choose to keep a greater distance between themselves and an unknown woman they find attractive when given the hormone oxytocin, according to new research. The findings suggest oxytocin may help promote fidelity within monogamous relationships.

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