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Smile could be chemical reaction designed to insti 13 January 2009
Smiling on a date may seem like an obvious, even innocuous reaction to a pleasant situation, but scientists have suggested it could indicate that hormones are at work.
The Independent reported on research from the center of mental health, in Marienheide, Germany.
Women were shown pictures of men and their smile muscles became more active "during the follicular stage of the monthly cycle".
This suggested that women smile as a way to increase their chances of being intimate with a man.
The research concluded: "A female's smile at a male might increase the probability of a more intimate contact including sexual intercourse."
Dr James Pfaus of the Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology at Concordia University, explained: "No matter how sophisticated we think the expression of desire is, human behaviour is not so free from the action of hormones", the Independent reported.
It is believed that progesterone has a part to play in the smile reaction.
The Independent explained that the hormone is responsible for preparing the womb for possible pregnancy.
According to the paper, there are also other studies which suggest progesterone has an influence on mood and could help love along.
The paper quoted research from the University of Michigan which found that watching a romantic film could boost levels of progesterone by more than ten per cent.
This boost would bring couples closer to one another and Oliver Schultheiss who led the study explained: "When you're watching movies, your hormones are responding, not just your mind."
He went on to suggest that it is possible to learn about someone's personality by looking at the films they watch.
Those hoping for a romantic partner should opt for "affiliation-motivated people" who according to Mr Schultheiss, are the type of people who would want to see romantic f
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