Are Pheromones a Secret Weapon For Dating?
Odorless pheromones are secreted by many animals to attract mates. But they're also synthesized and marketed to consumers as potions to increase sexual attractiveness. They've been sold for years, but new studies and claims are making these items hotter than ever. Paris Hilton knows. She added them to her latest perfume.
New York Times article on human pheromone link Human Pheromone Link May Have Been Found. Scientists have identified the first human gene that may be linked to pheromones, the odorless molecules that in other animals trigger primal urges including sex, defense and kinship
CNN Report - Study finds proof that humans react to pheromones:
The power of smell is undeniable, as the multi-billion dollar perfume industry testifies ...... researchers at the University of Chicago say they have the first proof that humans produce and react to pheromones.
BBC News - Pheromones Secrets of human attraction:
A gene that could explain how humans pick up powerful chemical signals called pheromones may have been pinpointed for the first time. The discovery promises to give scientists a new understanding of our basic instincts.
CBS News report - Study Finds Brain Differences In Reaction To Testosterone Scent:
These chemicals are thought to be pheromones — molecules known to trigger responses such as defense and sex in many animals.
New Scientist Investigation - Pheromones can banish Premenstrual Syndrome:
Women suffering from premenstrual syndrome may soon get instant relief from a mix of pheromones, the airborne chemical messengers best known for their role in animal mating behaviour. They'll get the pheromones in a simple nasal spray.
University of Chicago researchers establish proof of human pheromones:
A University of Chicago researcher has established the first scientific proof for human pheromones, compounds undetectable as odors but which have a major impact on the timing of ovulation.
WebMD online article - Do human pheromones work well? Love Is All in Your Head -- Or Is It in Your Genes?
Users of pheromones, but not of an inactive control substance, had increased frequency of informal dates, affectionate gestures, sleeping next to a romantic partner, foreplay, and sexual intercourse.
