In the VTA, SKF38393- or muscimol-mediated increases in 3α,5α -THP-facilitated lordosis quotients (LQs) of estradiol-primed rats are blocked by pre-treatment with the PLC inhibitor, U73122. # indicates a significant (P < 0.05) effect of 3α,5α -THP vs. vehicle infusions to enhance lordosis. * indicates a significant (P < 0.05) decrement produced by U73122 vs. vehicle infusions at that same 3α,5α -THP dosage (p<0.05). ** indicates a significant (P < 0.05) increase in 3α,5α -THP-facilitated lordosis following SKF38393 or muscimol compared to vehicle infusions (p<0.05).