Pheromonesare bodily chemicals that communicate signals between members of the same animal species.
But do pheromones exist in humans?
And if so, do they play a specific role in sexual attraction?
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That’s where experts seem to disagree.
How Do Pheromones Work in Humans?
Pheromones in Animals vs.
This is known as the vomeronasal organ (VNO).
Summary
Naturally occurring substances known as pheromones serve as chemical messengers in animals.
They can trigger a behavioral response in a member of the same species when secreted via sweat.
This includes processes like sexual attraction, mate selection, danger signaling, and more.
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