Judy: men do have oxytocin. for information and reference look at Niles Newton's work. "The Role of Oxytocin Reflexesi n Three Interperson Reproductive Acts: coitus, Birth nad Breastfeeding 1978 Oxytocin would contract smooth muscles in men as in women SO yes, this is what happens when nipples "harden" There is some thought that oxyocin may also influence sprem transport. The psyscological effects should be similiar. Patricia *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html