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A Contrarian View of Oxytocin

Posted on July 17, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Science blogger and journalist Ed Yong has gotten a lot of attention the past couple of days for complaining that oxytocin isn’t a love drug, after all. Yong points out that studies have shown that oxytocin is also linked to… Continue reading →

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Oxytocin: The Goddess Molecule

Posted on July 7, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

We’re hearing a lot about the Higgs boson particle, aka the god molecule. In a new article in Sun Goddess magazine, I propose that oxytocin is the goddess molecule. Of course, oxytocin is just as important to men. But we… Continue reading →

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Feminists Support Attachment Parenting

Posted on June 22, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

A study found that women who identified as feminists were more likely to support attachment parenting principles. This is a bit counterintuitive and very reassuring. As we learn more about how the oxytocin response — the ability to connect, trust… Continue reading →

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Elvis: The King of Oxytocin

Posted on June 13, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Need an oxytocin rush? Let Elvis Presley get those juices flowing. Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by medical problems and developmental disabilities, on the downside, as well as striking verbal abilities, highly social personalit… Continue reading →

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Good-Enough Attachment Parenting

Posted on May 30, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Time’s controversial article on attachment parenting sparked a backlash: It is impossible for most parents to achieve the ideal of close to 24-hour-a-day physical connection to their baby. That doesn’t negate the value of learning to mother and father … Continue reading →

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