What's Sexy?
Synopsis
Scientists use functional magnetic resonance imaging to study how romantic love affects brain activity in students at Stony Brook University.
Synopsis
Helen Fisher, an anthropologist at Stony Brook University, uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the brains of students in love. The documentary investigates the science behind sexual attraction, revealing how lust, romantic love, and attachment influence human relationships. It discusses the evolutionary processes of sexual selection and the role of chemicals like vasopressin in forming bonds. Through various research findings, the film illustrates how attraction is driven by a complex interplay of biology and behavior, ultimately aimed at species continuation.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Helen Fisher and her groundbreaking research on love.
- Find out how Prairie voles form lifelong bonds.
- See how hormones influence human attraction.
Did You Know
- Only 3% of mammals, like Prairie voles, mate for life.
- Helen Fisher uses fMRI scans to study love at Stony Brook University.
- The sex drive evolved to encourage seeking multiple partners.
- Vasopressin is released during mating in both Prairie voles and humans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three separate sexual drives that control the mating game?
The three separate sexual drives are lust, romantic love, and attachment.
What chemical is released when prairie voles mate?
Vasopressin is released when prairie voles mate.
What percentage of mammals mate for life?
Prairie voles are among the mere 3% of mammals that mate for life.
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