Ways to boost Oxytocin: Therapist shares tips

From hugging someone to meditating, here are a few ways to boost Oxytocin.

Published on: Jan 06, 2024 6:50 PM IST

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Oxytocin is also known as the love hormone. It helps us to feel happy, rejuvenated and motivated in life. "This hormone is most often associated with childbirth, breastfeeding, and sex/orgasms, but there are many other ways as I’ve outlined above that can help us experience more of oxytocin’s benefits," wrote Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. Here are a few ways to boost Oxytocin. (Unsplash)

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Listening to the music we love or if we are musical, engaging in a jam session with friends can help in feeling happy.  (Unsplash)

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Giving a loved one a massage or receiving massage from someone we feel safe and happy with, helps in boosting Oxytocin.  (Unsplash)

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Cooking with family members and then having a hearty meal together with loved ones helps us to feel more connected.  (Unsplash)

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Hugging someone for ten seconds or more helps in releasing the feel-good hormone – Oxytocin, thereby making us feel happy.  (Unsplash)

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When we meditate before a big or a stressful event, the body releases Oxytocin, making us feel calm and relaxed.  (Unsplash)