A new study has sparked heated discussions across social media: can bananas actually influence people’s intimate mood?
Nutrition experts say that bananas contain vitamin B6 and tryptophan, which help increase serotonin – the hormone linked to good mood and desire for closeness.
But the part that went viral?
According to behavioral psychologists, the human brain often associates certain food shapes with symbolic meanings – and bananas happen to be one of them.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A WOMAN HOLDS A BANANA IN HER HAND?
Researchers in micro-expressions say that many women (and men) admitted in surveys that the shape of a banana reminds them of something else related to men.
Not intentionally – it’s simply the way the human mind creates visual associations.
Some women surveyed said:
- “The size of a banana often makes you think about the size of the ideal man.”
- “If the banana is big, your mind just goes there… comparisons happen.”
- “Even without trying, its shape reminds you of something else.”
Meanwhile, many men admitted that the shape of a banana boosts their confidence, for reasons everyone understands but nobody says out loud.
DOES THE SIZE OF A BANANA AFFECT PEOPLE’S IMAGINATION?
Scientists say yes, because the brain reacts strongly to shapes and proportions.
The more “impressive” a banana looks, the more easily the imagination activates.
Of course, all of this is psychological association, not something literal, but it’s enough to spark discussions – and according to some experts – even a little increase in intimate appetite.
