A new study has found that women are better able to cope with stress than men thanks to their higher levels of the hormone oxytocin. The lead researcher, Professor Francis Szele, said that oxytocin is a powerful hormone that regulates social behavior and is associated with feelings of love, trust, and bonding. This study provides scientific evidence for the idea that oxytocin is an important factor in helping people to cope with stress and provides insight into the gendered differences in stress management.