How does the feeling of love change your body?

Everyone knows that love gives us positive feelings, but do you know that scientists have already figured out why this is so? We would like to show you what amazing and scientifically proven changes occur with your body under the influence of love.

Love is a natural pain reliever

We all know that embraces comfort and cause only pleasant feelings. Nevertheless, recent studies have shown that oxytocin (a chemical compound in the brain that creates a sense of peace and intimacy) is released within 10-20 seconds of embrace and can effectively fight pain, especially the headache.

Moreover, just looking at a photo of a loved one, you increase the endurance of your body and reduce physical pain (up to 40% in moderate cases and 15% in severe form). This is because our brain associates the image of a loved one with a pleasant distraction that makes any pain more tolerable and acts like an analgesic.

On the other hand, scientists have also proven that sexual stimulation, and especially orgasms, is also excellent at blocking pain. They are especially effective for chronic back pain, arthritis symptoms and seizures.

Now you know what to do when a loved one complains about any kind of pain.

Love cares for your heart

Studies show that a sense of love can half reduce the heart rate. This is especially effective in stressful situations, and in the long term reduces the risk of heart disease.

In addition, the known "hormone of love" oxytocin is considered one of the most amazing molecules in the world. It reduces stress, lowers arterial pressure, reduces regular and social anxiety, increases self-esteem, helps to avoid and fight depression.

Love helps your body fight disease

Gestures associated with love (from touching hands to sexual activity) increase the body's production of endorphins, which in turn strengthen the immune system. That is why lovers who suffer from any physical conditions are much more amenable to treatment and have a stronger motivation to fight diseases than those who suffer from loneliness and do not have a close person with them who would show them their love.

Love heals insomnia

Any hormones (oxytocin and endorphins) inhibit the release of cortisol, which is responsible for stress, which contributes to a better rest. In addition, the "hormonal reconfiguration" of love is one of the most effective methods of getting a good night's sleep. As we see, to get rid of insomnia, you need to experience mutual love.

Love reduces the likelihood of dependence

Opiates, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol are addictive, because they affect the levels of dopamine in our body. Dopamine (dopamine) is a hormone responsible for a sudden burst of pleasure and euphoric effects.

Love and hobbies act exactly the same. However, in addition to dopamine, love also increases the release of testosterone and oxytocin. Working together, they constitute the best combination for preventing and combating drug addiction.

In other words, falling in love fills your life with the pleasure and ecstasy that you need. But at the same time, the feeling of love during the fight against addiction literally helps you cope with its symptoms, when you decide to give up the drugs that cause addiction, and reduces your craving for them.

Love fosters longevity

Polls show that people in important relationships, especially in marriage, feel healthier and lead a healthier lifestyle (including food choices, regular meals, better rest, less stress).

Loving relationships also help people prevent illnesses and allow them to react more quickly to physical conditions. This basically leads to the fact that lovers who are in perfect relationships, live longer.

Love is a therapy

People resort to therapy for many reasons, but in most cases because they want to be listened to and understood. But of all specialists in the world, only a partner you love and appreciate can offer you effective and comprehensive "therapy".

Support and affection of a partner mentally and physiologically is the main (and sometimes the only) "therapy" that helps you fight your phobias, depression, social anxiety and, finally, your physical condition.

Love and meaningful relationships do not just happen. We prefer to love, improve relationships, behave differently and, finally, decide to be happy and stay healthy.

The great psychologist Robert Sternberg said that without expression even the greatest love can die. This means that you must open your heart and show your love, because this is the most effective way to get reciprocity.