Having sex makes men more likely to believe in God
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According new research by the Duke University, sex can be a truly religious experience, making men more likely to believe in God.
It’s all down to that famous “cuddle hormone”, Oxtocin, which is stimulated in sex and heightens love and affection.
Oxytocin occurs naturally within us and is stimulated during sex, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
The natural chemical, boosted by skin on skin contact, promotes social bonding, trust and feelings of well-being.
Now the study at the North Carolina university has found it could also incite spirituality in men.
Research assistant, Professor Dr Patty Van Cappellen, said: “Spirituality and meditation have each been linked to health and well-being in previous research.
“We were interested in understanding biological factors that may enhance those spiritual experiences.
“Oxytocin appears to be part of the way our bodies support spiritual beliefs.”
Women actually produce more Oxytocin than men but the researchers are yet to study the effects on women’s spirituality.
