In humans higher oxytocin levels have been linked to physiological phenomena like contractions during childbirth, or orgasm.But the link to physical contact is so far unclear.

• 诸如妇女生产时的子宫收缩或者性高潮等人类生理现象都会增高催产素的分泌，但是目前身体接触与该激素分泌水平之间的相互关系还不清楚。