Pheromones and Sexual Attraction

By Adam Quilt

Research has shown that humans are highly skilled at "sniffing out" compatible sexual partners. Evidence has revealed that natural body scents play a pivotal role in deciding whether we find someone attractive.The research was published by the Philadelphia's Monell Chemical Senses Center in the journal Psychological Science. By using brain scans, researches were able to show that pheromones in male sweat stimulated the brains of heterosexual women.

The Relationship Between Pheromones and Sexual Attraction.

While we may not be consciously aware of pheromones, they do have significant effect on behavior.In the study, researchers found that two compounds - the testosterone androsterone, and androstenol as potential pheromones. 36 heterosexual men were asked to smells samples of ansrostenone and androstenol.The results of the study revealed that androstenol activated a region of the brain called the hypothalumus that influences sexual arousal.

Pheromones Known To Cause Sexual Arousal

Much of the buzz about pheromones can be attributed to three active compounds found in high-quality pheromone products:

Androstenone -- This pheromone is found in both men and women, is predominantly known as a male pheromone. Users wearing androstenone typically project a dominating, masculine feeling towards women. Therefore, pheromone products containing this are likely to project an aggressive alpha impression (either alpha male or female), which might help you to be the centre of attention and be noticed more. There is also some evidence that it may cause sexual arousal and excitement in women. To cause members of the opposite sex to become slightly intimidated by you can be attractive, so this pheromone helps in this regard too.

Androsterone -- Androsterone is a human pheromone that produces a sense of trust around it's wearer. Thus, androsterone makes the wearer appear to be more masculine and/or dominant, but without the aggression of androstenone. This pheromone also creates an aura of safety, protection and reliability normally associated with a more peaceful alpha male.

Androstenol -- Androstenol comes int two types - alpha isomers and beta isomers. The alpha and beta have nothing to do with the pheromone projecting an alpha aura. Both seem to cause chattiness and friendliness. It can also increase sexual appeal, making it an "icebreaker" pheromone. The alpha isomer makes the usre more approachable to women by creating a friendly atmosphere. It seems to be more of a neurotic chatty pheromone than the beta isomer, touching more on empathy and romantic feelings.Androstenol also creates a feeling of youthfullness and health which can be a sexual turn on for women. The primary reported response to Androstenol or Androstenol containing products has been an increase in chattiness and friendliness from both sexes, but as mentioned above it can increase sexual attractiveness as well. It has been referred to as an "ice-breaker" pheromone.

These are the primary pheromones you should keep on an eye when comparing pheromone products. Understanding what these pheromones can do will help you select a pheromone that will give you what you want.

Get the facts and reviews of the strongest pheromone products at http://www.provenpheromones.com - an independent pheromone review and information site. Adam Quilt is a pheromone tester and user.