Humans are highly skilled at sniffing our suitable sexual partners, research has found. It has been revealed through scientific studies that natural body scents play an important role in determining whether we find someone sexually attractive.

The research, by the Philadelphia's Monell Chemical Senses Center, was published in the journal Psychological Science. Brain scans revealed that male sweat containing pheromones stimulated the brains of heterosexual women.

What is the connection 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. A total of 36 heterosexual men and women, and gay men were asked to smell samples of androsterone and androstenol, and ordinary odors such as lavender, while their brains were scanned.

The scientists from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, found that andrsotenol activated a part of the brain called the hypothalamus in homosexual men and heterosexual women, but not in heterosexual men.

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 naturally occurring in humans and is associated with the perception of male dominance Users wearing androstenone typically project a dominating, masculine feeling towards women. The benefit is increased attention from the opposite sex, Some studies have demonstrated that it can illicit sexual arousal 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 only pheromone. It’s use as a pheromone is born out of the fact that males with a higher ratio of Androsterone are more masculine. It promotes the sense of trust with strangers. 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 -- There are two types of Androstenol. the alpha and beta isomers, which each giving a slightly different effect. Both the alpha and beta are responsible for increases chattiness and social interaction with women. It is also known to increase sexual appeal making it great for "breaking the ice". The alpha isomer makes the user more approachable to women by creating a friendly atmosphere. Androstenol also creates an aura of youth and health, which can help to create a youthful perception for older people. Androstenol also creates an aura of youth and health, which can help to create an impression of reproductive fitness, which is attractive. The primary reported response to Androstenol or Androstenone 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.

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Adam Quilt is a pheromone tester and user.