Pheromones and Attraction

Numerous researches have been conducted about the various aspects of pheromones. The working of these chemicals is always a subject of interest in almost all of these

researches. Pheromones can be defined or described as powerful chemical signals that are produced in the body of human beings as well as other animals. There are varied reasons

for the secretion of these chemicals by the body. In the case of human beings, the purpose of secreting the pheromones is for attracting the opposite sex. This is not always the case when it comes to the matter of the animal kingdom. There are two different and opposite functions for the secretion of pheromones. One is for attracting the mate and other is as a mechanism of defense. This may differ according to the situation. In both the case of human beings and animals, the pheromones have a close relation with attraction of the opposite sex.

The mechanism in the body tom differentiate the pheromones are so simple. There is a specific organ in the nose or the nasal cavity. It is called as Vemeronasal organ. This organ will sense the presence of pheromones and sends a signal to the brain. The pheromone from the skin mixes with the air in the surroundings. The individual who inhales the pheromones will get a signal according to the type of the pheromone that is released. These pheromones have the ability to make the person inhaling it to behave in a different way than normal. The change in the behavior will also depend on the type of pheromone.

The pheromones have a great role in making the human beings more socially adaptable.

There are various reasons that have affected the natural ability of the human body to reduce or completely stop the ability of the body to produce pheromones. The living style, the food patters, and even the climatic changes could be those factors that have caused this problem. With the passing of time, people have become more aware of the positive effects of pheromones in their social and personal life. This is the factor that has made a huge amount of increase in the demand for the various products that has pheromones in it. Different people uses these products for different purposes. It could be in getting a date or for creating more exciting sex life with his or her partner.

It is a misconception that the use of pheromones will make them attractive for the opposite sex. There are some other factors that affect the feature of attraction. For example, a person who is not confident or has no sense of fashion and style will not get a positive result just because of the reason that he uses the pheromone products.