The two authors believe heterosexual men are so fascinated by women’s breasts thanks to a simple hormone released during nursing which helps to forge the powerful bond between mother and baby, which also creates an evolutionary drive for a strong nurturing bond between lovers.
Herein, can you breastfeed a grown man?
Yes, in theory, men can breastfeed. Male breasts have milk ducts, and some mammary tissue. They also have oxytocin and prolactin, the hormones responsible for milk production.
Also, is it okay for adults to drink breast milk?
Human breast milk from a milk bank is relatively safe because it is screened for contamination and pasteurized, so it is typically free from harmful substances. However, adults do not really need breast milk for health benefits.
Can I breastfeed my boyfriend without getting pregnant?
The only necessary component to induce lactation—the official term for making milk without pregnancy and birth—is to stimulate and drain the breasts. That stimulation or emptying can happen with baby breastfeeding, with an electric breast pump, or using a variety of manual techniques.