I did, however, change the topic (or, more properly, introduce a new one). Top-Rock was trying to open a discussion on whether eustress could make a woman horny. I think anyone who's ever gone to a good scary movie with a woman knows the answer to that one. Near-death experiences, even vicarious ones, have been acknowledged as aphrodisiacs for both men and women for decades (think rollercoasters, skydiving, being shot at and missed, etc.).

The point I raised was different. I was speaking of a strictly physiological reaction (ovulation) to a very specific trigger (rape). Becoming pregnant has very little to do with how horny you are. (Or does it? That might be an interesting point to explore as well.)

And I think Alex sells short her ability to comprehend 'that scientific stuff'. Anyone who can come up with, and usefully define 'eustress', 'distress' and 'hyperstress' won't often find herself in over her head.