Introduction Sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm are mediated by complex, yet still not fully
understood, interactions of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems operating at the …

Traditionally sex hormones have been associated with reproductive and developmental
processes only. Since the 1950s we know that hormones can have organizational effects on …

Financial and prosocial biases in favor of attractive adults have been documented in the
labor market, in social transactions in everyday life, and in studies involving experimental …

Abstract Purpose of Review We review recent research investigating the relationship of
hormonal contraceptives and mood with a focus on relevant underlying mechanisms, such …

Oxytocin (OXT) is a neuropeptide which has a critical role in human social behaviour and
cognition. Research investigating the role of OXT on functional brain changes in humans …

In recent decades, hormonal contraceptives (HC) has made a difference in the control of
female fertility, taking an unequivocal role in improving contraceptive efficacy. Some side …

Synchrony in social groups may confer significant evolutionary advantages by improving
group cohesion and social interaction. However, the neurobiological mechanisms …

Introduction Hormonal contraception is available worldwide in many different forms. Fear of
side effects and health concerns are among the main reasons for not using contraceptives or …

Millions of women worldwide use oral contraceptives ('the pill'; OCs), often starting at a
pubertal age when their brains are in a crucial developmental stage. Research into the …

Background: Hormonal contraceptive drugs are being used by adult and adolescent women
all over the world. Convergent evidence from animal research indicates that contraceptive …