Male bonding may be a great way for guys to lower stress levels after a bad day, researchers say.
When they studied male rats housed in the same cage, they found that mild stress can actually make male rats more social and cooperative than they are in an unstressed environment.
The stressed rats showed increased levels of oxytocin, a hormone that helps people bond and cope with stress. The rats also huddled and touched more.
Having friends is not un-masculine.
