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Scientists want to overcome shyness and social awkwardness by means of a “social Viagra” drug. The drug is based on a natural hormone that bonds the anxious newborn babies with the mothers and allays any fear.

Scientists from the California’s Claremont Graduate University have developed this “social Viagra”. Others are also working on this concept to commercialize this drug in the market.

The scientists found that oxytocin, a natural hormone found in mothers assists the childbirth and helps mothers bond with the newborn babies. It also helps reduce anxiety and calm phobias in babies.

The scientists want to use this oxytocin and try to cure shyness. They also think this drug might help people with autism.

Paul Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's Claremont Graduate University, has tested the hormone on hundreds of patients and has found satisfactory results so far. He told Telegraph:

"Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social contact between people. What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any side effects and is not addictive."

This research has been independently verified by studies in other countries.

In one study in Switzerland, researchers were able to reduce symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by giving oxytocin hormone treatment. The treatment was given to them half hour before they encountered an awkward situation.

Another study at the University of New South Wales proved by spraying the hormone in the air and claimed the method worked successfully.

According to Telegraph, millions of people in the UK suffer from shyness and one-in-10 say it seriously affects their social life. Most resort to drugs or alcohol to overcome their shyness.

Oxytocin is also connected to the people’s generosity. The more it is present, the more the people donate to charities and are friendly to strangers. And another study showed that it increases monogamy in rodents, so there is a possibility that oxytocin may work for errant husbands and wives.

Oxytocin could also help new mothers who have trouble bonding with their babies. It can also help orphan children get closer with their new adoptive parents.

There are obviously many benefits of oxytocin with apparent no side affects, only hope they don’t over do it and abuse it.