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Study finds proof that humans react to pheromones The power of smell is undeniable, as the multi-billion dollar perfume industry testifies. But is it possible that humans are influenced by airborne chemicals undetectable as odors, called pheromones? | CNN News | Secret perfume ingredient that may boost your love life The scent of a women may be the way to a man's heart. "...In a study, researchers found that women who wore perfume laced with synthetic pheromones were asked out on more dates and received more physical affection from their partners. The pheromones acted as a sexual magnet to men..." | Daily Mail | A Secret Sense in the Human Nose: Sniffing Out Social and Sexual Signals In addition to our sense of smell, do we have the ability to sense certain chemical signals emitted by people around us—without being aware of it? Many other mammals use a separate set of sensory receptor cells in their nose to receive social and sexual information from members of their own species, and there is growing suspicion that we do, too.
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 6th Sense Detects Pheromones, University Of Chicago Researchers Show For the first time, researchers at the University of Chicago have compiled scientific evidence that secret chemical signals we emit called pheromones--which occupy a world apart from sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste--can affect human behavior as well as biology. | Chicago Tribune | Pheromones: Potential participants in your sex life You've never heard of pheromones? Well, it's time to learn about the part they play in your sex life, because it could be substantial. The concept of a human pheromone, or sexual scent of attraction, has been debated and researched for years. | WebMD - By Deb Levine, M.A | Male Courtship Pheromone Identified - University researchers have discovered one of the first pheromones in a vertebrate animal species that is produced by the male and helps him when courting a female, in this case making her more calm, receptive to mating and less apt to run away. | Science Daily Oregon State University | Sniffing Out Human Pheromones Scientists have found long-sought proof that people release potent chemical signals that can have profound effects on other people. The research settles a 40-year debate about whether humans produce and can respond to "pheromones," molecules that are usually airborne and odorless and which, in other species, influence such physiological processes and behaviors as mate choice, the recognition of one's own family members, and the ability to "smell" the difference between friend and foe. | The Washington Post | Study Finds Signs of Elusive Pheromones in Humans They may be odorless and colorless and their function may be mysterious, but human pheromones at last have the zest of scientific truth. The experiments offer the first solid proof of the existence of human pheromones, compounds produced by one individual that can influence the biology or behavior of another. | The New York Times | Nailing Down Pheromones in Humans When biopsychologist Martha K. McClintock documented in 1971 that women living in college dormitories often have synchronized menstrual periods, scientists suspected that chemicals called pheromones were responsible. Animals give off pheromones, which convey messages to others of their species, but scientists have found only sketchy evidence that people do. | Science News | Pheromones in male perspiration reduce women's tension, alter hormone response Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania and the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia have found that exposure to male perspiration has marked psychological and physiological effects on women: It can brighten women's moods, reducing tension and increasing relaxation, and also has a direct effect on the release of luteinizing hormone, which affects the length and timing of the menstrual cycle. | University of Pennsylvania |
Believe it or not, scent has a lot to do with your attraction to and for the opposite sex. I'm not talking about the Calvin Klein or Donna Karan varieties; every species emits potent chemical signals that can have profound effects on the same species that surround them. Have you ever noticed a guy who, although not extremely good-looking or highly stimulating, seems to attract women by the dozens? Chances are that his naturally occurring pheromone release is higher and more detectable than yours.
W hat are pheromones?Pheromones have been detected in every species from insects to reptiles as sex attractants. Basically, pheromones are subconscious sex signals. A specialized structure located inside the nose called the VNO (Vomeronasal Organ) detects these invisible airborne and odorless pheromone molecules that may occur through sweat or urine, for example. However, the VNO organ exists in only about 80% of humans. Some scientists have rendered the organ useless due to its disuse over the centuries. But researchers beg to differ. Pheromone signals that are sensed by the organ are then sent through certain nerves to a part of the brain called the "hypothalamus" -- a part that's known for its capacity to alter one's emotions, hormones, reproduction and, of course, sexual behavior.
Can pheromones make you hot? The simple, or not-so simple, answer to whether or not human pheromones can make you more attractive is "maybe." Although researchers at the University of Utah and the University of Chicago discovered that pheromones can alter mood, breathing, heart rate, and body temperature, whether or not they can make someone horny baby (yeah!), has yet to be proven. And because most of us usually wash off our naturally occurring pheromones, and then opt to further hinder them by dousing ourselves in cologne, chances are no one's getting a whiff of your sex scents. But certain companies, like Pherx.com, have managed to capture pheromones in a bottle. It's been proven that everyone emits pheromones; some emit more, some less, but because of our hygiene habits, they're usually very minimal and likely undetectable by women's VNOs. And although the pheromones captured in the bottle are not exactly that of humans, they are chemically synthesized to mimic human emissions of the molecules. Some pheromone manufacturers opt to use naturally occurring pheromones from pigs or deer, but those would only be effective in attracting that species and are therefore rendered useless.
Spray it on and go out! Using pheromones may increase your chances of having sex, but perhaps you shouldn't aim for that end goal right away. Tested on women, pheromones that possessed a musk-like odor had a profound effect on them. However, dousing yourself in pheromones before heading out does not come with a guarantee of sex with an abundance of women. Women may become friendlier, even touchier with you, but that does not necessarily mean that they are aroused sexually. Odors do affect how often we have sex and with whom, but you can't place all of your eggs in one basket, so to speak. Thus far, three human pheromones have been detected: Androstenol, Androstenone, and Copulins.
Androstenol & Androstenone
These two pheromones, which surface on the skin of men (and women), occur when chemicals in one's sweat interact with common bacteria. And yes, both of them are believed to influence human attraction. The difference between them is that Androstenol can affect people's (read: women's) impressions of a man's sexual attractiveness, intelligence and confidence. Androstenone is believed to be the scent of male aggression and dominance. Women are attracted to men who naturally secrete large quantities of these pheromones, and other men tend to avoid them. Copulins
Found exclusively in human vaginal secretions, this odor has been shown to raise male testosterone levels (sex drive), and positively affect perceptions of female attractiveness in targeted males. So watch yourself.
But I already have them
Although all of us have naturally occurring pheromones, as aforementioned, bathing and cologne, as well as age and clothing, severely hinder emissions. By spraying Pherx.com cologne all over yourself, it is believed that you will obtain: An increase in communication from women (eye contact, smiles, etc.) An increase in sexual partners and/or sex with your current partner An increase in passionate sex More respect from men Better professional relationships Amplification in self-confidence
And before you get crazy with this pheromone "cologne," make sure that you're not allergic to the product by testing it on a small part of your skin first. If you develop a rash, discontinue use and return the product for a full refund. If your skin adapts to the product, spray some on, head on out and get your groove on (or stay in with your woman if that's your game instead). The product will remain on your skin for 24 to 48 hours, so long as you don't bathe, thus removing it. Now you can finally discover if the only thing you're missing is that secret scent that unknowingly attracts people to you. Enjoy the smell of sex.
Reprinted from a great men's relation resource AskMen.Com
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