Post excretion associated positive or negative attributes or behaviors.
Positive Valence (The "High"): Mediated by the parasympathetic nervous
system, specifically the stimulation of the vagus nerve (
N.Vagus), leading to a transient drop in blood pressure and a sensation of psychological "lightness" or euphoria.
Negative Valence (The "Low"): Characterized by sensory over-stimulation, olfactory-triggered disgust, or autonomic instability, resulting in irritability or a perceived state of "impurity."
Restorative Rituals: The transition of attitude toward a "
clean" baseline through showering and smell mitigation, functionally separating the
individual from their biological output.
"Hey." She managed voice
cracking. Ted's aftershit, citrus and
cedar, nearly drown out the of Karen's lavender perfume and purple hyacinth in her
office.