Male Pair-Bonding Gene Test
Discover how your genetics may influence your connection and bonding with your partner.
Measures:
- Identifies the RS3 334 variant of the AVPR1A gene
- Men with this variant may have difficulty forming strong emotional bonds
- These genetic variants do not affect women’s behavior
Collection methods:
Buccal swabs
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About the test
Understanding Male Pair-Bonding and Emotional Connections
The “male pair-bonding” gene refers to a specific genetic variant of the AVPR1A gene, particularly the RS3 334 allele, which affects how men form emotional bonds and attachments. This variant influences the regulation of vasopressin, a hormone that plays a key role in social behavior, bonding, and relationship dynamics.
Men with the RS3 334 allele may have difficulty forming strong, lasting emotional connections with their partners. Research suggests they are more likely to experience marital crises, divorce, and tend to cohabitate rather than marry. Spouses of men with this variant report feeling less affection and consensus in their relationship.
This genetic variation provides valuable insight into how genetics can shape emotional and relational behavior in men, offering a deeper understanding of bonding patterns and relationship dynamics.
Genetic Profile
DNA Testing for the Male Pair-Bonding Gene
The AVPR1A gene, located on chromosome 12, is inherited in two copies—one from each parent. A straightforward DNA test can reveal which versions of AVPR1A an individual has inherited. Variations in the AVPR1A gene are due to short tandem repeats (STRs) in the gene’s regulatory region, which influence protein levels. This test analyzes the length of the repeat region to determine whether the individual carries the RS3 334 allele, which is associated with diminished pair-bonding tendencies in men.
The AVPR1A gene encodes the arginine vasopressin receptor 1A, which binds to the hormone vasopressin and transmits the signal to cells. Vasopressin helps regulate water retention in the kidneys and increases blood pressure. While most of its effects occur through blood circulation, vasopressin also acts on the brain, influencing social and sexual behaviors, such as pair-bonding and infidelity. When this signaling process is disrupted, like in the case of the “male pair-bonding” gene, there is a reduced likelihood of forming a strong emotional bond with a partner.
Changes in the AVPR1A gene are linked to various behaviors and conditions, including:
- Increased likelihood of infidelity in both men and women
- Autism
- Altruistic behaviors
- Addictive behaviors
- Eating disorders
- Social behaviors, including sibling interactions
What is the AVPR1A Gene?
The AVPR1A gene encodes the arginine vasopressin receptor 1A, which binds to the hormone vasopressin and transmits the signal to cells. Vasopressin helps regulate water retention in the kidneys and increases blood pressure. While most of its effects occur through blood circulation, vasopressin also acts on the brain, influencing social and sexual behaviors, such as pair-bonding and infidelity. When this signaling process is disrupted, like in the case of the “male pair-bonding” gene, there is a reduced likelihood of forming a strong emotional bond with a partner.
Conditions Associated with the AVPR1A Gene
Changes in the AVPR1A gene are linked to various behaviors and conditions, including:
- Increased likelihood of infidelity in both men and women
- Autism
- Altruistic behaviors
- Addictive behaviors
- Eating disorders
- Social behaviors, including sibling interactions
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DNA Testing for the Male Pair-Bonding Gene
The AVPR1A gene, located on chromosome 12, is inherited in two copies—one from each parent. A straightforward DNA test can reveal which versions of AVPR1A an individual has inherited. Variations in the AVPR1A gene are due to short tandem repeats (STRs) in the gene’s regulatory region, which influence protein levels. This test analyzes the length of the repeat region to determine whether the individual carries the RS3 334 allele, which is associated with diminished pair-bonding tendencies in men.
