Dopamine

- neurochemical that stimulates the motivation and pleasure circuits in the brain.

- together with oxytocin, is activated by estrogen. (s: female brain, ch2)

- together with oxytocin, reduces stress levels in a girl

- activated by talking to friends, gossiping (same dopamine rush as for coke / heroin  addicts!)

- rush of dopamine cand o fata isi da seama ca ii place de un baiat (exemplul din pg 59 female brain)