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Why Casual Sex is Like Playing Chemical Russian Roulette 🎰
The Hidden Risks of Hooking Up 🔗

Hey brother,
In the last email, we exposed the 5 "Love Drugs" that make pair bonding happen:
Oxytocin…
Vasopressin…
Dopamine…
Serotonin…
and Endorphins. [1][4][5][6]
These chemicals are released during sex, making you feel amazing in the moment... 🤩
But they can also create powerful emotional bonds with your partner, even if you barely know them. [2]
It's like playing Russian Roulette with your heart and mind. 🎯❤️🧠
Each new sexual encounter is another spin of the chamber... 🔄
You never know when you might catch feelings for someone who's totally wrong for you.
Why?
Because casual sex floods your brain with the same "feel-good" chemicals as falling in love. [1]
It's a temporary high that can lead to long-term lows... 📉
Like crippling neediness, obsession, and heartbreak when the other person doesn't reciprocate. [3]
Even if you go in with the best intentions, your biochemistry might betray you. 😬
Because once those "love drugs" are flowing, your logical brain takes a back seat... 🚗💨
Plus... you start overlooking red flags…
tolerating bad behavior…
and catching feelings for women you'd normally avoid...
or aren't your type. [2]
It's a dangerous game. ☠️🃏
The more casual partners you have...
one-night stands...
and hooking up...
the higher the chances of getting burned. 🔥
And we're not just talking emotional risks here...
Each new hook-up also means potential exposure to STDs... unwanted pregnancy... and psycho exes. [3]

We’ve all had that one crazy ex…
That's why it's bad news to be on dating apps.
If you're on them... Get off them now. 🙅♂️📱
Dating apps like Tinder & Bumble…
are like Sex Roulette slot machines...
that keep you playing with intermittent rewards...
but the house always wins in the end.

Poor Sam… he’ll learn the hard way…
Is it really worth gambling with your health and sanity... 🎰
Just for a night of quick pleasure?
Look, I'm not saying all casual sex is bad.
With the right precautions and mindset...
it can be a fun way to explore your masculinity. 🔍
But you need to understand the risks...
And weigh them carefully against the rewards. ⚖️
But what if you're already stuck in a toxic cycle of attachment and heartbreak?
Stay tuned for the next email...
"How to Break Free From Negative Attachment Patterns."
Your brother that's got your back, 👊
Mens Health Secrets
–Live Past 100
P.S. Trying to fill the void with endless Tinder swipes is like drinking seawater when you're thirsty... it will never please you. 🌊😵 I'll show you a better way to find fulfillment... stay tuned.
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P.P.P.S. Always consult your doctor before starting any new protocol or treatment, including our tips. This is for edu-tainment only, not medical advice. 🩺
Medical References:
[1] Young, L. J., & Wang, Z. (2004). The neurobiology of pair bonding. Nature Neuroscience, 7(10), 1048-1054. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn1327
[2] Fisher, H. E., Xu, X., Aron, A., & Brown, L. L. (2016). Intense, Passionate, Romantic Love: A Natural Addiction? How the Fields That Investigate Romance and Substance Abuse Can Inform Each Other. Frontiers in psychology, 7, 687. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00687
[3] Zou, Z., Song, H., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, X. (2016). Romantic love vs. drug addiction may inspire a new treatment for addiction. Frontiers in psychology, 7, 1436. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01436
[4] Lim MM, Young LJ. Vasopressin-dependent neural circuits underlying pair bond formation in the monogamous prairie vole. Neuroscience. 2004;125(1):35-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2003.12.008. Erratum in: Neuroscience. 2004;128(1):217. PMID: 15051143.
[5] Blumenthal SA, Young LJ. The Neurobiology of Love and Pair Bonding from Human and Animal Perspectives. Biology (Basel). 2023 Jun 12;12(6):844. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology12060844. PMID: 37372130; PMCID: PMC10295201.
[6] de Boer A, van Buel EM, Ter Horst GJ. Love is more than just a kiss: a neurobiological perspective on love and affection. Neuroscience. 2012 Jan 10;201:114-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2011.11.017. Epub 2011 Nov 15. PMID: 22119059.