Fisher, Maryanne.

The complete idiot's guide to the chemistry of love / Complete idiot's guide. Chemistry of love. by Maryanne Fisher with Victoria Costello. - Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, 2010. - xiv, 242 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-228) and index.

Phases of love. Heart, head, and glands ; The evolution of desire ; Who's steering this ship? ; How we're hooked: five senses ; When chemistry meets psychology ; Lust: short-term attraction ; The long-term relationship -- Sex is what we do. Growing up ; Chemistry of sexual arousal and orgasm ; Female sexual response ; Male sexual response -- Enhancers and detractors. Sex enhancers ; Sex inhibitors ; Staying fit for sex -- Friends, foes, and family. Other relationships ; The chemistry of awe: baby chemistry ; Love chemistry for mature couples ; Putting it all together.

Examines the neurological, biochemical, and evolutionary reactions that take place in the body to create feelings of desire-- and more!

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Love.
Love--Physiological aspects.
Sex.
Sex differences.