Couple test themselves for oxytocin before and after wedding
Two science journalists decided to turn their own wedding into an experiment recently when they had their levels of oxytocin measure before and after their marriage ceremony. Oxytocin has long been associated with a role in reproduction, both in the child birth and the emphatic and monogamous feelings of a sexually active couple.
To no-one’s surprise, both bride and groom had increased levels of oxytocin after the ceremony. What was also interesting was that relatives and friends in attendance also had their levels measured. The results of these tests showed that whilst the immediate family of the newly married couple experienced a rise in oxytocin, only two out of five friends did likewise.
Source : Our Happy Hormone Wedding : How the levels of the love hormone oxytocin before and after ceremony