Sudden onset of a sinking feeling due to nipple stimulation is known as Sad Nipple Syndrome. It can be triggered by something as routine as putting on a shirt. Breastfeeding mothers and queer lovers have sought an explanation.
Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) is similar to SNS and post-coital dysphoria. Both conditions involve a ‘hormonal cocktail’ inside the body. Prolactin and dopamine are the two most relevant hormones.
Most medical professionals don't have enough experience with SNS to recommend treatment. To truly understand these conditions, more specialized studies are needed. Clear communication is key.
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