What does the brain release in men, to cause them to temporarily lose interest in sex, after ejaculation?

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Being a male, I just wanted to know what the brain releases to make men not want to think about sex afterwards. If you're going to answer this in a negative way, please don't answer it at all. I'm just curious about what the male brain does afterwards to make men not want sex for a few hours. I don't know anything (in that particular area) about what the female brain does (as far as that part goes,) but I'm curious. Please don't answer this, if you're going to put something negative as an answer.

bluebonnetgranny · Answer

Sexual desire is something that needs to be sated.  Once it is sated, it no longer exists.  Just like hunger.  Once you are fed, you are no longer hungry.

∅ · Answer

the dopamines released during climax satisfy the desires. with no desire, one loses interest.
i believe this is referred to as "satisfaction".

Kate · Answer

Here's a link that discusses men vs women fallimng asleep after sex.
Personally I fall asleep right after sex. It is indeed nature's best sleeping aid.

THE BANNIBAL ONE · Answer

Research shows that during ejaculation, men release a cocktail of brain chemicals, including norepinephrine, serotonin, oxytocin, vasopressin, nitric oxide, and the hormone prolactin. Prolactin represses dopamine, a key chemical in desire and motivation, and is linked both with sleepiness and feelings of sexual satisfaction

What does the brain release in men, to cause them to temporarily lose interest in sex, after ejaculation?

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