Do you really know? How do pheromones affect our sexuality?
Jul 17, 2025
Discover the intriguing world of pheromones and their rumored effects on sexuality. Delve into the science that distinguishes pheromones from hormones while questioning their existence in humans. Explore fascinating studies on compounds like androstadionone and learn about the vomeronasal organ's role in attraction and behavior. Are these chemical signals shaping our desires and partner choices? Tune in for a captivating discussion that teases apart myth from reality in the chemistry of attraction!
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Pheromones and Human Sexuality
- Pheromones are chemical substances secreted outside the body in fluids like sweat and urine, mainly found in animals and plants.
- Their existence and effect on human sexuality remain unproven, with attraction influenced more by senses, upbringing, and culture.
Difference Between Pheromones and Hormones
- Pheromones differ from hormones as they are released externally, while hormones operate internally within the body.
- Pheromones don't have an odor and do not necessarily trigger major behavioral changes in humans like they do in animals.
Non-Functional Human Vomeronasal Organ
- Humans have a vomeronasal organ involved in pheromone detection in mammals but it is likely non-functional in humans.
- This organ is considered a vestige from evolutionary history, limiting humans' chemical communication via pheromones.