Also known as the love or hug drug, Oxytocin serves as a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in human tendency to feel pleasure and form emotional bonds with others. It is in the hypothalamus located in the brain which is then transported to the pituitary gland, which is located at the main base of the brain. The impact of the different oxytocin levels determines the outcome of the emotions and feelings. It also plays a role in sexual relations, before and after childbirth and bonding between people. For an example, a large amount of oxytocin is released when a mother has went into labor and given birth. The first burst of the hormone is when the woman is getting ready to have their child; increasing muscle contraction for labor.
