In this powerful video, Adam reveals why 83% of women are unintentionally using intimacy the wrong way—and how it affects their ability to form lasting emotional bonds with men. Learn the science behind male and female bonding hormones, why oxytocin isn't enough, and how to activate vasopressin—the key to building deep, lasting connections with a man. If you're tired of being ghosted or feeling emotionally unfulfilled after sex, this could change everything.
Topic Covered:
👉 Why oxytocin bonds women—but not men
👉 The overlooked hormone: vasopressin and its role in male bonding
👉 The real reason men ghost after sex
👉 The "hamburger effect" and how dopamine undermines emotional connection
👉 How to trigger a man's protective and affectionate instincts
👉 The power of shared goals and teamwork in the bedroom
👉 Why communication during intimacy builds stronger attachment
👉 How to use the “Help Me Get There” technique to foster deeper connection
👉 Why passive intimacy fails to generate bonding for men
👉 The “Drunk Octopus” method to stimulate oxytocin in men
If you’re ready to stop repeating the same painful relationship patterns and finally build real emotional intimacy with the right man, visit AdamLaneSmith.com to explore more resources. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Understanding Male and Female Brain Chemistry for Better Bonding
00:03:39 Understanding the "Hamburger Effect" in Male Bonding
00:07:07 The Science of Vasopressin and Bonding in Relationships
00:10:31 Enhancing Intimacy: The Importance of Open Communication in the Bedroom
00:13:47 Effective Communication for Enhanced Intimacy
00:16:53 Enhancing Intimacy Through Communication Techniques
00:20:03 Enhancing Intimacy: Setting Shared Goals
00:23:18 Enhancing Intimacy through Touch and Oxytocin Release
00:27:04 Enhancing Female Orgasm: The Role of Oxytocin and Foreplay
00:30:15 Understanding Oxytocin's Role in Intimacy and Bonding
00:33:24 Strengthening Relationships Through Oxytocin After Intimacy
00:36:36 Building Trust and Security in Relationships
00:39:59 Enhancing Relationships: Partner Engagement Challenge