Oxytocin, the Love and Connection Hormone
By Heidi True
Feeling distant from your partner after menopause? In this post I explain how oxytocin, the love and connection hormone, turns up in small moments like a long hug or a 30 second kiss, why oxytocin levels drop post menopause, and gentle, practical ways to boost oxytocin naturally, using Gottman bids for connection.