Release of endorphins in the nucleus accumbens parallels the Coolidge effect.

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The Coolidge effect refers to the phenomenon where male animals (including humans) exhibit renewed sexual interest if introduced to new receptive females after having lost sexual interest in available partners. The release of endorphins in the nucleus accumbens is associated with pleasure and reward but is not directly parallel to the Coolidge effect, which involves a variety of neurobiological and psychological mechanisms beyond just the release of endorphins.

Release of Endorphins in the Nucleus Accumbens Parallels the Coolidge