Oxytocin Becomes Part of Sex Ed

A pamphlet designed to give young women information about sex includes a discussion of how oxytocin's bonding effects can have unforeseen consequences, according to LifeSiteNews.

Miriam Grossman, a psychiatrist at UCLA, got attention, not all of it positive, for her recent bookUnprotected: A Campus Psychiatrist Reveals How Political Correctness Endangers Every Student. While she was criticized for being anti-sex or promoting double standards, I think it's crucial that men and women both understand the neurochemical differences between the sexes when they have sex.

The LifeSiteNews article says:

It discusses in familiar words the effects of oxytocin, a hormone released by intimate behavior, on one's ability to make clear choices and on the long term consequences of the choices one makes: "Because of it [oxytocin], you could develop feelings for a guy whose last intention is to bond with you. You might think of him all day, but he can't remember your name."

This certainly happened to me, over and over. It was intensely painful and damaging. And I don't think this pain and loss should be seen as just a natural part of growing up and dating.

Comments

[April]

Maybe there should be a disclaimer about oxytocin and therapy, too.

[Phil]

I would venture to say that this lady in question was on birth control, and is "scent challenged". This is intriguing to me regarding deep issues of women being attracted and attempting to bond with bad boys.

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/aug/08081206.html

A prevalent theme for women is 'sameness' rather than 'diversity'. The oxytocin may be released under false pretenses masked by the pseudo effects of the pill. One wonders if their is a lurking conspiracy here.

[Counter Arts]

To me it seems a bit off somehow. The pamphlet doesn't seem to be sensitive to how it might negatively affect people's view on sexuality. Maybe I just don't like how it seems to be 'shame' inducing to me.