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Human Pheromones: Fact or Fiction?
It seems like every few months there is some new “wonder” drug or scientific remedy that is supposed to revolutionize our lives—Viagra is a great example. Well nowadays it seems that the new space-aged wonder is something called a pheromone. Supposedly, you can “reel in” the opposite sex with pheromones and then “seal the deal” with Viagra—or so the story goes. But what exactly are pheromones and can they possibly help us appear more attractive to the opposite sex?
No one even knew about pheromones until 1953 when researchers discovered that female moths secreted a pheromone known as bombykol. This pheromone served as a chemical signal to other males that the female was ready for mating and could carry over long distances, even at low concentrations. Essentially, pheromones are chemical signals sent and received between insects and animals.
The first human pheromone was discovered in 1974 after researchers realized that pheromones caused the ovulation cycles of women to synchronize if they lived in close proximity to one another. The first human sex pheromone, alpha-androstenol, was discovered shortly thereafter.
Now we can’t actually smell pheromones but the body does detect them with an organ found in the nose known as the VNO. The VNO is connected directly to the hypothalamus in our brains which is linked to our emotions, including attraction for the opposite sex. Studies have indeed proven that the right combination and concentration of pheromones increase the sexual attractiveness of the person emitting them—but therein lies the rub!
Male pheromones are primarily released under the arm pits. Soaps and deodorants can clog skin pores and/or overpower the pheromones thus depriving men of their most potent and effective tool in attracting mates. Female sex hormones are released both under the arm pits and in the pubic area which helps explain why women never seem to have any trouble attracting men.
Of course, pheromones also help with mother-infant bonding and play a number of other roles in addition to attracting the opposite sex. For men, the best way to capitalize on the seductive and scientifically proven powers of pheromones is to find a soap or cologne made with any of these known sex pheromones:
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Andostenone: Helps signal dominance and aggression and research has associated this as a sex pheromone because it is known to stimulate sexual response in the opposite sex
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Alpha-Androstenol: Signals youth, sociability, and helps put people at ease and make conversation easier while inducing comfort and trust. This pheromone also stimulates increased production of testosterone and is closely associated with stimulating sexual interest.
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Androsterone: Signals masculinity and helps create the impression of reliability and protection.
The facts are in: Pheromones are the real deal but men need to find soaps, colognes, or other products made with any of the above pheromones. Soaps and colognes made without pheromones are actually hurting a man’s chances of attracting a woman—who knew!?
Are Human Pheromone Products Really “Sex Magnets”?
Pheromone soaps, colognes, body sprays, and other products are all being advertised “sex magnets” that can magically make you irresistible to the opposite sex. Are these pheromone products the real secret behind the success of some of the most famous Pick Up Artists or are they just a big waste of time and money?
Pheromones do in fact exist and a lot of research has proven that they really do help attract the opposite sex. Copulins are female pheromones released during ovulation in the vagina and studies show they can help induce copulation. Studies also show that women releasing these female sex pheromones are judged to be more attractive by men. Male sex hormones like alpha-androstenol have also proven effective in attracting the opposite sex and even raising testosterone levels. Although not all human pheromones are sex-related, those that are do indeed appear to play a large and effective role in helping attract sexual attention.
However, higher concentrations of sex pheromones do not necessarily make one more attractive—and this is a very big problem with most of the products on the market today. One of the most common marketing “gimmicks” used by many of the pheromone-based products is to boast about how high concentrations. However, higher concentrations of pheromones may actually have the opposite affect and literally drive people away!
Recent research reveals that better results are seen when different pheromones are used in varying ratios. In other words, rather than looking for a product claiming to have the “highest concentration of alpha-androstenol”, you might be better served looking for products with a combination of sex pheromones in lower concentrations. These sex pheromone “cocktails” have proven far more effective than overbearing products boasting about super-charged concentration of any single pheromone. For men, try to find soaps and other masculine care products made with a combination of these male pheromones:
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Alpha-Androstenol: Helps stimulate testosterone production and is known to help put others at ease and make it easier to trust.
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Androstenone: Signals dominance and helps stimulate sexual response.
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Androsterone: Signals masculinity and helps establish an atmosphere of reliability and protection.
The right combination of these potent sex hormones creates the ultimate aphrodisiac but beware of products claiming to have “highest concentration” for any one of them alone. All three must combine in the right concentrations for optimum results but the science is sound: Pheromones and products made with a combination of sex pheromones are indeed “sex magnets”—the only trick is finding the right ones!
The Differences Between Female and Male Pheromones
Have you seen those commercials where a guy is wearing some special cologne or body spray that seems to instantly attract beautiful women to his side? Now humans have been wearing cologne and perfume for thousands of years because they make us smell better and hopefully more appealing to the opposite sex. But have scientists somehow developed “magical” scents that can seemingly overpower the senses and make us instantly more sexually appealing or is this all just a bunch of marketing hype?
The secret ingredient in most of these new-aged colognes and body sprays with the power to attract women like a magnet is something called a pheromone. Human pheromones are received in the VNO organ found inside our nose which then sends signals directly to our brain. Although we can’t actually smell a pheromone, they can and do stimulate responses such as sexual attraction.
Some pheromones are produced by both men and women and some are specific to one sex or the other. Copulins is a female sex pheromone that affects both men and women differently. When other women are living in the same proximity, copulins will help synchronize the ovulation cycles for all the women. When men are around and the woman is ovulating, copulins will be released and helps induce copulation. Studies prove the women releasing copulins are viewed as more attractive than women who are not.
Androstenone is considered to be a “male hormone” but it is also found in small quantities in women as well. It is considered to be a male pheromone because it has been linked in studies with:
- Increased Dominance
- Increased Aggression
- Increased Sexual Attraction
Androsterone is also considered to be a male sex hormone although it too, is found in both men and women. Interestingly, men with a higher overall concentration of this pheromone are constantly perceived as more masculine. Men with lower concentrations of this sex pheromone are statistically more likely to be homosexual. Androsterone is known to help create a sense of safety and reliability which may explain why it raises sexual interest in women.
Exposing the Five Myths About Pheromones
Almost all of us have heard about pheromones in the past couple of years and there are a lot of strange ideas being circulated about them. Here are the five most common myths about pheromones:
1. Pheromones Can Control Other People
2. Higher Concentrations of Pheromones Work Best
3. Pheromones Smell Bad
4. Androstenone is the Best Pheromone for Attracting Opposite Sex
5. There is a Legal Limit to the Amount of Pheromones that Can be Used in a Product
Myth #1
Pheromones do not control other people but they can stimulate sexual interest, enhance masculinity, increase aggression, and make you naturally more appealing and trustworthy in the eyes of both sexes. However, pheromones work at the instinctual and subconscious levels so there is no way that you can “control” anyone with them.
Myth #2
There are tons of pheromone colognes, perfumes, and other various products that claim to have the “highest concentrations” of androstenone and that this is the best pheromone for attracting women and projecting an aura of confidence. However, studies have shown that not only do exceedingly high concentrations of androstenone actually repel women, but also that a blend of pheromones tend to produce the best results.
Myth #3
Pheromones are indeed detected by an organ located within the nose but they are virtually undetectable as an odor. However, it is possible to smell pheromones but the results are not what you might expect: Pheromones that have more of an odor to men will have more of an effect upon women—and vice versa.
Myth #4
Androstenone will attract female attention and help project an aura of confidence but in high concentrations it can make a person seem threatening and overbearing—not attractive. Also, androstenone attracts women while they are not ovulating but not during. In fact, studies have shown that androstenone actually repels women when they are menstruating or close to. Products that exclusively rely on androstenone are not as effective as those products made with a mixture of pheromones.
Myth #5
Pheromone sprays, colognes, and other similar products are categorized as fragrances and there is no regulation limiting the concentration of pheromones used in these types of products. Most likely this myth got started by marketing people claiming to have “the highest concentration of pheromones allowed by law” in their products. While this may make it seem like they have the highest concentrations of pheromones possible, we have already demonstrated that more is not necessarily better when it comes to pheromones.
And finally, for the record: Pheromones don’t work on everyone but studies do indicate that they are effective on around 70% of the population when it comes to affecting moods and behavior. For best results, look for products with a mixture of pheromones designed to elicit specific behaviors as they are most likely to produce the desired results.
The Pheromone Report: The Truth About Copulins and Androstenone
Human pheromones have received a lot of attention in the media lately because research has revealed that they play a prominent role in influencing behavior. Pheromone colognes and other products are on the market today with many claiming to help “instantly attract the opposite sex” and/or enhance confidence. But do any of these products really work as advertised or are human pheromones just by-products of our primal past and no longer effective on today’s modern humans?
First, human pheromones do exist and research does show that they can affect both the physical and psychological. For instance, women living in close proximity to one another will synchronize their ovulation cycles due to pheromones. However, none of us would be buying pheromone colognes and other products to help synchronize ovulation cycles so the question remains: Do pheromones help attract the opposite sex?
Yes, and androstenone and copulins are two human pheromones that play a large role in attracting a mate. For women, copulins are pheromones found in aromatic compounds released in vaginal secretions. When inhaled by men, research reveals that this female pheromone can stimulate an increase in testosterone levels by as much as 150%. Women are perceived as more attractive by men after inhaling copulins so these pheromones still play a very large role in mate attraction even in these modern times.
Considered to be a male pheromone, androstenone is actually found in both men and women though they are present in males in higher percentages. Studies show that androstenone does play a significant role in helping to attract attention and create an air of confidence. Women who inhale androstenone tend to find the man more attractive but this may not be the best pheromone to attract a woman because it actually repels them during ovulation. In addition, pheromone cologne and other products made primarily with androstenone or with high concentrations can actually repel people as it can make one seem overbearing or even threatening.
Therefore, the best pheromone products for attracting the opposite sex are not those made with either copulins or androstenone alone. Instead, look for pheromone colognes, body sprays, and other products made with a mixture of pheromones instead. Different concentrations of pheromones have been shown to elicit different results and there are products on the market today that do indeed target specific behaviors.
The important thing to remember is to keep experimenting until you find the right products for you and your particular body chemistry. Human pheromones are not the stuff of science fiction—they DO work but you just need to find the best pheromone products for you, your needs, and your body.
What’s Wrong With Human Pheromones
If you believe what you see on television and read on most websites, human pheromones can help make us seem more confident, trusting, aggressive, and even more attractive to the opposite sex. What are pheromones and how can they possibly influence behavior so dramatically?
Human pheromones closely resemble hormones in function and composition. In your body, hormones are the great “messengers” who trigger chemical, physiological, and psychological reactions. Pheromones act like hormones and behave like external messengers that can trigger behavior and emotions in other people. Human pheromones are released via pores in our skin and then detected by a tiny organ in our nose called the VNO.
Once detected by the VNO, it sends a signal to the hypothalamus in your brain—the emotional control center. Different pheromones stimulate different reactions and the most common include:
- Copulins: These female pheromones are aromatic compounds and are secreted via the pubic region. Studies conclude that men who inhale copulins show a dramatic increase in testosterone levels and find the woman more attractive.
- Androstenone: Found in both men and women but regarded primarily as a male pheromone, androstenone indicates both dominance and aggression while making the man more sexually appealing to the opposite sex.
- Androstenol: This human pheromone is seen as the “ice breaker” because it helps set others at ease while making both you and those around you more apt to socialize because it helps create an aura of trust and reliability.
- Androsterone: Often regarded as the “Alpha Male” pheromone, androsterone enhances the perceived masculinity of a man by making him appear to be a protector and more reliable.
Yes, studies have concluded that pheromones elicit specific behaviors and affect other people’s perception in over 70% of the population. In other words, 7 out of every 10 people you meet will be affected by the pheromone levels of those around them. But why do we need pheromone colognes, perfumes, body sprays, soaps, and other products when our bodies already produce them?
Deodorant and body fragrances. In men, pheromones are primarily released via pores in the arm pits. Deodorant clogs pores and blocks pheromones from reaching those around you. Deodorant and body fragrances are a big reason why human pheromones were not confirmed to exist until the 1970’s. Only recently have scientist been able to isolate how different pheromones affect us and those around us differently.
Phermone cologne, soap, body spray, and other products are typically made with synthetic pheromones that precisely mimic the effects of the originals. People are often very surprised to see how effective pheromones are because they have been preventing their own natural hormones from being secreted due to deodorant and other personal hygiene products.
So yes, that pheromone cologne or body spray can literally help make you appear more confident and attractive to women—if you know what you are looking for. The best pheromone products are those made with a mixture of pheromones as they can be designed to induce certain behaviors and are more effective than products made with only one specific pheromone.
Setting the Record Straight About Human Pheromones
Do you know why scientists never even knew that human pheromones existed until the 1970’s? Because pheromones are invisible molecules that exist as odors that are detected inside our nose by an organ known as the VNO. Animals and insects use pheromones to communicate with one another but researchers originally believed that human behavior was too complicated to be affected by the tiny molecules—but not any more! We now know that pheromones affect a wide range of human behaviors, including:
- Elevate Testosterone Levels
- Create a Sense of Dominance
- Help Create a Sense of Trust
- Make One More Sexually Attractive to Opposite Sex
- Enhanced Confidence Levels With Both Men and Women
Pheromones are very effective even in small quantities too small for us to actually smell—but don’t worry, the VNO detects everything! Once the pheromones are detected by the VNO, it sends signals to the brain which in turn stimulate behavior/mood changes. In one study, 74% of the women using a human pheromone perfume reported significant differences in their intimate relationships with men, including:
- More Kissing
- Increased Petting/Physical Affection
- Increased Sexual Intercourse
- More Formal Dates
- More Time Spent Sleeping Next To Partner
Other studies have shown that men also report a 70% increase in attention from women when wearing pheromone cologne and other products. However, not all pheromone products are created equal and there are some on the market today that may actually repel the opposite sex so you have to know what to look for when buying.
Basically, stay away from any products claiming anything like: “The highest concentration of human pheromones allowed by law”. First of all, fragrances and personal hygiene products are not regulated like drugs or food so there is no “legal limit” for the amount of pheromones a product can have. Plus, extremely high concentrations of some human pheromones like androstenone can actually cause others to feel threatened because the person may seem overbearing or “too confident”.
Research shows that the best pheromone products are those made with a mixture of human pheromones like: androstenone, androsterone, androstenol, and copulins. Different concentrations of these pheromones will affect behavior differently and many products are designed to produce varying reactions from increasing confidence to attracting the opposite sex. Therefore, some pheromone colognes/perfumes are better suited for enhancing your confidence at work while others are better suited to attracting the opposite sex.
Yes, human pheromones do exist and research indicates they play a very prominent role in our lives even though we may not be aware of them on a conscious level. Just remember to stay from products made with only one pheromone and instead focus on finding colognes, soaps, and perfumes made with a mixture of different pheromones. Try to find product lines offering several different products designed to produce specific results—and then go out there and discover the incredible power of human pheromones yourself!
Human Pheromones: The Science Behind Sex?
Human pheromones, or at least synthesized versions of them, are appearing in colognes, body sprays, soaps and just about any other health and beauty product imaginable these days. Most of these products promise to enhance everything from your sexual attractiveness to the way others treat you. Some pheromone colognes and similar products even claim that pheromones are the “Science behind sex”. But is there any truth to these claims or are they little more than just clever marketing hype?
Scientists first discovered human pheromones when they realized they were the reason why females would mysteriously synchronize their ovulation cycles if living in close proximity to one another. Since then, researchers have identified a number of human pheromones that affect both how we feel and how others feel about us, including:
- Androstenol
- Androstenone
- Adrosterone
- Copulins
There are both female and male pheromones with some, like androstenol, being found in both men and women. Known as the “ice breaker” pheromone, research indicates that this pheromone seems to create an atmosphere of comfort and increases social interaction.
Androstenone is found in both men and women but is also common to pigs as well. This is considered to be a primarily male pheromone because it signals dominance and aggression. Androstenone is commonly found in many pheromone colognes and other related products but be careful—too much androstenone will make others uncomfortable and may even repel the opposite sex.
Androsterone helps create an auro of reliability and protection. In studies, men with higher concentrations of androsterone are considered more masculine by women and tend to command more respect from other males. Women wearing pheromone products made with androsterone report mood enhancing effects while men tend to command more respect and be perceived as more masculine.
Copulins are female pheromones released in vaginal secretions. When inhaled by men, copulins can increase testosterone levels by nearly 150% and tend to make the female appear more attractive. Men who wear pheromone colognes and related products made with copulins can expect increased testosterone levels which tends to correspond with increased masculinity.
So are human pheromones the Science behind sex or just the latest in a long line of marketing gimmicks? Much like Viagra and similar products, human pheromones are the real deal and can dramatically affect not only how you see yourself—but also how others, including the opposite sex, see you.
Sadly, most men do not benefit from the release of their own pheromones due to the deodorant they use. Male pheromones are primarily released via pores in the under arm skin which deodorant tends to clog. This is why men need pheromone colognes and related products in order to benefit from the proven power of human pheromones. Just be sure to look out for products made with a mixture of pheromones as they tend to produce the best results.
Human Pheromone FAQ
What Are Pheromones and How Do They Work For Me?
Human pheromones act as messengers that can trigger a host of physiological and psychological activities. Male pheromones are primarily released via skin pores in the underarm area while female pheromones are released primarily in the pubic region.
Pheromones are detected via an organ in the nose called the VNO. The VNO detects pheromones and then sends signals to the brain. After receiving the signal, you may notice a wide range of changes depending on the pheromone(s) detected and their concentrations. Studies have linked pheromones with a wide range of responses, including:
- Increased Sexual Attraction/Arousal
- Enhanced Confidence Levels
- A Sense of Trust and the Desire to Socialize
- Increased Masculinity
- Enhanced Testosterone Production
Do Pheromones Affect Men and Women the Same?
No. For instance, the pheromone androsterone tends to create mood elevating effects in women while enhancing aggression and masculinity in men.
Will Pheromones Help Increase Sexual Activity?
Yes, but that depends on the pheromones used and in what concentrations. For instance, androstenone tends to create a dominant, aggressive, and masculine presence. Many pheromone colognes and related products often tout using high concentrations of this pheromone because of it is known to increase sexual attraction from the opposite sex. However, if used in high concentrations, androstenone has been known to make others feel insecure and threatened, thus having the opposite effect.
What is the Best Pheromone To Help Attract the Opposite Sex?
Unfortunately, there is no best pheromone when it comes to attracting a mate. Even if there were, it would be different depending on whether you were a man or a woman. Because pheromones affect people differently, try to avoid products made with just one pheromone, especially products claiming to have high concentrations of androstenone! For best results, try to find pheromone colognes and similar products made with mixtures of some or all of the following:
- Androstenone
- Androstenol
- Androsterone
- Copulins
Does Alcohol Kill or Destroy Pheromones?
No, in fact alcohol actually helps preserve pheromones longer while killing bacteria that live on the skin where the cologne, body spray, or related product will be applied.
What Do Pheromones Smell Like?
Human pheromones are actually effective in concentrations too small for us to actually smell. However, pheromones do produce odors that are perceptible in large enough concentrations and they affect men and women differently.
Male pheromones seem to have more of a odor for men but more of an affect upon women. Female pheromones are the same: They have more of an odor to other women but more of an affect upon other men.
The Human Pheromone Project
Study after study indicates that human pheromones can and do influence a wide range of behaviors, including:
- Help Strengthen Mother/Infant bond
- Synchronize Ovulation Cycles of Women Living In Same Home
- Increase Sexual Tension
- Increase Sexual Attraction
- Increase Testosterone Levels
- Enhance Feelings of Confidence
Pheromones are detected in our noses by a tiny organ known as the VNO. Once detected, the VNO will send a signal to the brain and the appropriate response will initiate. Although pheromones do not directly control behavior, researchers conclude that the tiny molecules do influence people at more of a subconscious level. Therefore, you may not realize that pheromones are the reason why you find one woman more appealing than the other. That is because you can’t see pheromones and in some cases—you may not consciously smell them either! But human pheromones do exist and they do influence behaviors like sexual attraction, so that leaves us with one very big question: Why do we need to buy pheromone colognes, body sprays and other products when our bodies produce them naturally?
Pheromones are released in two main areas: The underarm for men and the pubic region in women. Deodorants and body fragrances can clog pores or overwhelm the pheromones so that they are ineffective. For men especially, the use of deodorant nullifies the male pheromones and the effects they typically have upon male behavior, such as:
- Increased Confidence
- Increased Testosterone Levels
- More Aggression/Assertiveness
- Naturally More Appealing to Women
Without pheromone colognes or similar products, men lose all the advantages that pheromones provide. Women, on the other hand, still release copulins (female pheromones ) from the pubic region which makes them appear more attractive to males. If women are still releasing pheromones while the men are blocking theirs with deodorant, the women have the natural advantage even though most men never realize why.
So yes, human pheromones do exist and they can greatly affect our behavior on a subconscious level especially when it comes to sexual attraction. But because of deodorants, men need to use a pheromone-based cologne, after shave, or some related product. Try to find pheromone products made with a mixture of these three vital male pheromones: Androstenone, Androsterone, and Androstenol.
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