Pheromones - Aphrodisiac or Urban Legend?

There is certain cologne, which I won't mention the name of, that I swear must have pheromones in it, ‘cause I go crazy for it every time I smell it. In one instance, I even found myself actively seeking out the man who was wearing it from out of a crowd after catching a whiff. On the other hand, I am an artist and an admitted smell, sense, and taste type of personality who is prone to intense likes and dislikes. Once something turns me on, there is almost no turning it off. The cologne in question is also very expensive, so the men who wear it tend to present themselves in a sophisticated and confident way, which I find sexy. Strip that all away however, and the scent itself has its own allure.

So, let us say the cologne does indeed have a pheromone in it—could it act as an aphrodisiac?

Science says it should, as they define pheromones as a chemical that triggers a natural behavioral response in members of the same species. The first ever documented case of was identified in 1956 by scientists studying silkworm moths who noted that the isolated chemical acted as a powerful sex attractant. We soon uncovered the amazing and titillating fact that even human beings can give off a scent that signals we are ready to get buck wild. We also have receptors in our noses that help us respond quickly, as it allows this chemical to go straight to our heads, so to speak.

Seeing a money-making opportunity, many companies try to cash in on the "pheromone market", promising men and women with little personality and no social skills that they could bag the hottie of their dreams. What these companies won't tell you is while it could be theoretically possible to draw a honey bee to your lair, you must find a way to keep it there. In other words, sparking imitation attraction is no guarantee of a successful outcome.

As much as I love the smell of that cologne, I don't find it so irresistible that I’d leap on the guy and start tearing his clothes off. Well—maybe on one occasion I wanted to, but I managed to control myself. Aside from giving the completely wrong first impression, I realized that I alone am responsible for me and nothing or no one can "make me" do anything, not even a pheromone. While I think it is ridiculous for men to entertain juvenile fantasies of using pheromones in an effort to lure hapless women into their beds, I will say that there could be something to it. It perhaps won't make Pamela Anderson type babes advance in a zombie like fashion to your boudoir, but maybe it will lower her guard enough to listen and consider.

You see, we are not moths, dogs, skunks or deer, and while I do believe the science of pheromones has some merit, I don't think it will ever supercede our god given right to free will....written by Alicia Norman



If I were a fly or a dung beetle, I would have a lot more faith in pheromones than being a man with a yearning to find that secret weapon that would make women give up sexual favors beyond my wildest dreams. As young adults, we always hoped that we would get some "Spanish Fly" and miraculously make even the most elusive supermodel burn with lust for our very essence. Unfortunately, just like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny... Spanish Fly was a myth.

I am afraid that pheromones are also more myth than reality. I am sure you can find websites willing to send you pheromones that are guaranteed to get you laid. Save your money... these are the same guys trying to sell you herbal Viagra and formulas to increase the size of your penis. The other thing about pheromones is that - even if an effective one does exist - they are primarily a tool used by women to indicate to the men that they are sexually available. I don't know the last time you checked, but if a woman wants a man to be sexually attracted all she really has to do is breathe. Women do not need pheromones to attract guys, and from my research, there is no equivalent for the male species to put the female in the mood.

As a result... even if pheromones existed and were effective, a woman needs a secret formula to attract male attention like a mouse needs aftershave to attract cats.

Forget about pheromones or Spanish Fly... the best advice to put a lady in the mood is still to buy her a drink. Cloud her vision with a set of beer goggles, and you will have a better chance at the promised land than any aphrodisiac you can buy off the internet. I really don't know if there are any special types or brands of pheromones. Either no one has ever liked me enough to want to excite me with a chemical spell, or it was completely unnecessary to command my sexual attention. I wish there was a secret weapon women could use to bring me to my knees, but my biggest fear is that even if there were, no one would want to use it on me.

Oh well... in my opinion, pheromones are still an undiscovered miracle of nature, and there are none of these chemicals commercially available that can make your lover putty in your hands....written by Cliff Hodges

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