BDSM Lexicon · Experience & emotions

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter - a chemical messenger in the brain - that is involved in motivation, pleasure, attention, and reward. Within BDSM, dopamine plays a major role in creating tension, excitement, and the desire to repeat certain experiences.

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Related terms

• Adrenaline
• Hormones
• Oxytocin
• Dopamine addiction
• Endorphin

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