Secret Sex Signals

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Did You Know?

In the 1970s, "copulins" were patented as products that release human pheromones, based on research on rhesus monkeys, but they’ve never been proven to work.

2. Scent

We’ve all heard of pheromones, but chances are you’ve never consciously gotten a whiff of them. However, the secretions are at work this VERY moment attracting potential mates, or at least a hot date for the weekend.

These chemical signals, which are naturally produced by your body, communicate reproductive quality, as in whether or not you’re a good candidate for offspring.

Studies show that the smell of androstadienone , a chemical component of male sweat, sets off passionate urges in CERTAIN women, unfortunately not all.

Expert: Jayme Waxman, M.S.Ed

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