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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get "lucky"more often than others? Or have you seen a couple just "hit it off"right away after meeting for the first time? Some people call it "great chemistry" but we know that part of what makes up this attraction is pheromones.

What are Pheromones?

Pheromones are chemicals that are secreted in our sweat (and other bodily fluids) that are believed to release neurotransmitters that directly modify the behavior of the opposite sex, such as triggering sexual excitement. Scientists have long hypothesized that these pheromones are natural sexual attractants that have a powerful influence on mating habits. In fact, several studies have shown that people who produce higher than average amounts of pheromones have greater success with members of the opposite sex.

Does that mean that when humans smell pheromones, we act like love-crazed tom-cats ready to pounce on any member of the opposite sex that happens to be nearby? Not exactly. The effects of pheromones on humans are more subtle, but nonetheless,powerful.