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Do pheromones really work to attract others and where can you buy such a perfume or cologne?
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Pheromones are naturally occurring substances the fertile body excretes externally, conveying an airborne message to trigger a response from the opposite sex of the same species. Science is doing a study on insects to see if it can work in the same way with humans.
Pheromones were first defined in 1959 as chemical substances excreted by animals to trigger reproductive behavioral response from a recipient of the same species.
It was in 1986 that Dr. Winnifred Cutler, a founder of Athena Institute, and her colleagues conducted the first controlled scientific studies to document the existence of pheromones in humans. Prior to their landmark research THERE WERE NO CONCLUSIVE INDICATIONS THAT PHEROMONES WERE EXCRETED BY HUMANS.
By 1999, from the biological perspective, the term pheromone can be defined as a chemical excreted by animals that promotes behaviors which perpetuate the species.
Now in 2005, the scientific literature recognizes 4 classes of pheromones; territorial markers, mother-infant, menstrual synchrony, and the 4th class that is the area of expertise for Dr. Cutler and Athena Institute; human sex-attractant pheromones.
Athena Pheromone fragrance additives have been the subject of three double-lined, placebo-controlled published studies (two of them by independent researchers) demonstrating their efficacy in increasing sexual attractiveness. This rigorous of an investigation is the gold standard of science, and few (if any) cosmetics undergo this type of research bound for peer-reviewed publication.
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Wikipedia's page on pheromones says this:
"Some body spray advertisers claim that their products contain human sexual pheromones that act as an aphrodisiac. In the 1970s, "copulins" were patented as products that release human pheromones, based on research on rhesus monkeys."
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Why some body-smells are so pleasing?
Several factors affect body odor and whether it is pleasing or not. 1st, Chemistry, which is unique to each of us. It is a special makeup of our body's chemicals, pheromones, ect.. 2nd, Just like one perfume/cologne smells differently on everyone it is this same "body chemistry and unique pheromones that causes the differences in the smell. Doctors will also tell you that it's these unique smells that attract the opposite sex. It's our divine makeup that sends invisible messages to others.
Does killing a bee attract other bees?
Yes it can do. There is a pheromone (perfume) present in the bee stinger that will attract other bees and cause them to attack.
How do you ask your coworker to stop wearing awful or too much perfume?
Too much perfume or even men's cologne is more common in the workplace than some people know. When you see a chance where there is no one else around then talk to her. It is better to be honest in a kind way with this person. You could suggest to them that you find their perfume very strong and although they may not like what you say the human mind retains that info and she will wonder if others find the perfume too strong (and they probably do.) Everyone's body chemistry is different and it's generally the acidic content in the body that can cause even a little perfume to smell too strong. You might suggest to her to go to the 'Body Shop' (if there is one in theUS and try 'White Musk Cologne ..NOT the perfume.' The Body Shop also has other softer scents she could choose from. Perfume counters put out softer scents (always the Cologne or Toilet Water) and NEVER the perfume and here are two good ones: White Shoulders and White Linen. Oddly enough most perfumes that are light in scent have 'white' somewhere in the name.
What is a pheomone?
A pheromone is a secreted or excreted chemical factor that triggers a social response in members of the same species. Pheromones are chemicals capable of acting outside the body of the secreting individual to impact the behavior of the receiving individual. There are alarm pheromones, food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that affect behavior or physiology.
Why are pheromones christened as 'social hormones'?
Pheromones are chemicals that are emitted/secreted by animals that trigger a social response in other animals of the same species. This is why they are "social hormones"- hormones affect behavior, and pheromones cause different social behaviors. There are many different types of pheromones, such as alarm pheromones (e.g. aphids release it when attacked by a predator and it causes them to fly away), food trail pheromones (e.g. ants lay a trail from the nest to where the food is), and sex pheromones (e.g. males secrete it which arouses females around them), among others. In all of these cases, some kind of social behavior is triggered by the releasing of the pheromones.
Are pheromone traps considered as chemical insecticides?
Insects use pheromones to communicate with each other in two main ways. One is when insects such as ants leave a pheromone trail for other members of the colony to follow to a food source. The other way is to release pheromones to indicate when they have found food; bees and some others use this method.
Do old Avon perfume cologne bottles have any value today?
If full and in original box, the prices tend to be trememdously higher (between 40-80 dollars) The bottles that are empty or with no box, would be lucky to sell for 3-4 dollars a piece. The bell Avon bottles may be sought after by bell collectors.
What is the name of the chemical scent released by animals to communicate with others of their own kind?
Maybe youre thinking of pheromones.
What do sweat gland do?
Sweat glands, also known as sudoriferous glands, produce perspiration that helps cool your body (that's why you sweat when it's hot).. Sweat is an excretory product that helps the body get rid of wastes. Some types of sweat glands also produce pheromones. Pheromones are chemicals that are released by the body to communicate with or attract others. The human body has between 2 million and 4 million sweat glands located on the lower part of the skin.
What perfume should you wear on your first date?
Wear something that is really you, and what you like. Also, don't wear too much. Although perfume is nice smelling to some, others find it too strong and some are even allergic. Pheromones are natural human scents that have the amazing power to attract the gender (why couldn't they be stronger?). Cinnamon and lily are two plants that have similar pheromones, so they'll increase you're pulling power. Boys love vanilla, it's their all time favorite scent. Coconut is another on they love. They think it's warm, soft and comforting Roses are with romance but they also make girls feel calmer, good for first date nerves. Finally, wear your favourite perfume. It shows your personality. also wear something sweet or that he likes.he is not really gonna notice your purfume. Something, u like, I wore a perfume by Jessica Simpson and this boy noticed me and said i smelled so good.Later that same day a guy asked me if i could hug him just so he could smell my perfume.lol. So wear something that is really rich, it gets guys attention FAST!
Name 3 German cities you can visit a zoo?
Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and about 700 others!
Why do women put perfume on their wrists?
The answer is that the wrist is one place on the body that you have a pulse, and therefore it will produce more heat, so the perfume smell will be detectable by others.
