This is Your Brain During Sex: New Research Shows What Happens to Mice During Intercourse

This is Your Brain During Sex: New Research Shows What Happens to Mice During Intercourse

Sex is a complex process, not just physically but neurologically. Scientists have long known that the brain’s reward system, particularly the neurotransmitter dopamine, plays a role in pleasure and motivation. However, new research published in Neuron reveals that dopamine doesn’t act alone—its intricate interplay with another neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, controls the precise progression of sexual behavior in male mice. These findings could …