US EditionOvulation Body Odor Can Make Women Seem More Attractive to Men (But These Aren't Pheromones)
TOKYO, JAPAN, JUL 28 – Researchers identified three ovulation-linked scent compounds that reduce male stress biomarkers and increase perceived female attractiveness, suggesting pheromone-like effects without full confirmation.
- In a recent study at the University of Tokyo, researchers identified three female ovulatory scent compounds that reduced male stress and made odors and faces more attractive.
- In menstrual cycle research, independent research groups found female body odor changes across the cycle and is perceived as pleasant during ovulation.
- Physiological measures revealed that men exposed to these compounds had lower salivary amylase levels, indicating reduced stress, according to Professor Kazushige Touhara.
- The findings appeared in iScience, and the research team filed a PCT patent application, suggesting potential chemosensory effects, according to the study.
- The team aims to broaden participant diversity, conduct deeper chemical and neural analyses, and cautions that results suggest pheromone-like effects but do not confirm human pheromones.
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A study from Japan shows that smells of fertile women not only affect the emotional experience of men, they also have a calming effect.
A study from Tokyo shows that smells of fertile women not only affect the emotional experience of men, they also have a calming effect.
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