Human Sex Pheromones

By: Evelyn De Matias

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Human sex pheromones are hormones that our body emits to attract a mate. Our body naturally emits sexual messengers in the form of sex pheromones. Here are better insights on what human sex pheromones actually is.

Human sex pheromones are referred as the Science of Attraction. Although the scientific studies concerning pheromones as chemicals that attract mates are yet to be certain, there are some studies that link the vomeronasal organ in humans, which is attracted to the sex pheromones and can profoundly alter sexual behaviors. It can enhance the sexual condition of a person without necessarily requiring sexual activity to occur.

Human sex pheromones are more attractive in partner retention than attraction. It allows couples to become more familiar with each other’s natural scent. The sex pheromones of a couple become a natural chemical reaction complimenting each other that strengthens the attraction between partners.

Human pheromones trigger physiological response in attraction. It can make a person act as an aphrodisiac as it increases the euphoria of attractiveness to the opposite sex. It draws out better self esteem and feeling of attractiveness as well.

Exposure to male pheromones by a female improves increased fertility. There is a possibility that pheromones can be used as a means to increase the chance of conception by increasing desire from the opposite sex. There have been studies where exposure to pheromones has resulted in increased closeness and intimacy in couples. Human sex pheromones affect a female’s menstrual cycle as well according to a study from the University of Chicago.

Men excrete more sex pheromones than women. Men can excrete more pheromones because they sweat more than women and therefore pheromones come to surface quickly in men. However, it is also said that women have more receptors to pheromones than men do.

There are human sex pheromones commercially available for the purpose of sexual attraction. These are products in the form of sprays or colognes. It enhances the scents of the sex pheromones to attract mate and can last for as long as ten hours depending on the concentration of the product. The effects and result of these products, however, usually vary in every individual. Exercise prudent purchase of these products, and buy only with the seal of approval from the FDA.

Posted on: Dec. 01, 2010