# Studies & Abstracts **URL:** https://pheromonetalk.com/c/pheromone-science/studies-abstracts/50.md?page=2 [Latest](https://pheromonetalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pheromonetalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://pheromonetalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Androstenol – a Steroid Derived Odor Activates the Hypothalamus in Women.](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstenol-a-steroid-derived-odor-activates-the-hypothalamus-in-women/36360)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 11:23am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstenol-a-steroid-derived-odor-activates-the-hypothalamus-in-women/36360 "2010-02-21T11:23:57Z")
Androstenol – a Steroid Derived Odor Activates the Hypothalamus in Women. Ivanka Savic, Hans Berglund Smelling Androstenol caused activation of a portion of the hypothalamus, which according to animal data mediates the… --- ## [Asperger's/Autism and Oxytocin](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/aspergers-autism-and-oxytocin/36293)
**Author:** [@zylerh](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/zylerh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/aspergers-autism-and-oxytocin/36293 "2010-02-16T16:10:54Z")
While not a research article- the article below linked to the Washington Post is based off of established research. It seems to indicate what many of us knew concerning the effects (albeit short-lived) of oxytocin. was… --- ## [What Are Androsterone Pheromones?](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/what-are-androsterone-pheromones/3183)
**Author:** [@Godhand](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Godhand)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/what-are-androsterone-pheromones/3183 "2010-01-21T01:28:22Z")
Once the only form of communication between animals, pheromones are chemical messengers from one being to another that affect the behavior of the receiver. From amoebas to insects to mammals, all animals have this abilit… --- ## [Scent of a woman: men detect ovulatory cues by smell (Miller and Maner, 2009)](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/scent-of-a-woman-men-detect-ovulatory-cues-by-smell-miller-and-maner-2009/35221)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/scent-of-a-woman-men-detect-ovulatory-cues-by-smell-miller-and-maner-2009/35221 "2010-01-02T23:03:21Z")
by Saul L. Miller and Jon K. Maner in Psychological Science published online 22 December 2009 “The current research provides evidence that ovulatory cues are detectable via chemosensory signaling and, moreover, that th… --- ## [Men's hormonal response to potential mates](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/mens-hormonal-response-to-potential-mates/33002)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/mens-hormonal-response-to-potential-mates/33002 "2009-10-06T20:35:29Z")
Androgen receptor gene sequence and basal cortisol concentrations predict men’s hormonal responses to potential mates. Roney JR, Simmons ZL, Lukaszewski AW. Proc Biol Sci. 2009 Sep 30. James V. Kohl --- ## [Scent of fear article with link to full text research](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/scent-of-fear-article-with-link-to-full-text-research/31209)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/scent-of-fear-article-with-link-to-full-text-research/31209 "2009-09-07T22:30:14Z")
The link to the journal article may be of interest to those who want more details on how human pheromones work. Scent of fear puts brain in emergency mode - life - 29 July 2009 - New Scientist James V. Kohl http://www… --- ## [Monell researchers state of the art paper](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/monell-researchers-state-of-the-art-paper/31208)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/monell-researchers-state-of-the-art-paper/31208 "2009-08-02T02:43:06Z")
James V. Kohl http://www.pheromones.com --- ## [Concordant preferences for opposite-sex signals? Human pheromones and facial characteristics](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/concordant-preferences-for-opposite-sex-signals-human-pheromones-and-facial-characteristics/30482)
**Author:** [@Terrah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Terrah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2009, 5:54pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/concordant-preferences-for-opposite-sex-signals-human-pheromones-and-facial-characteristics/30482 "2009-07-17T17:54:47Z")
Abstract We have investigated whether preferences for masculine and feminine characteristics are correlated across two modalities, olfaction and vision. In study 1, subjects rated the pleasantness of putative male (4,1… --- ## [How women rate the sexiness/pleasantness of a man's body odor on genetic similarity](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/how-women-rate-the-sexiness-pleasantness-of-a-mans-body-odor-on-genetic-similarity/108)
**Author:** [@Jasmin](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Jasmin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2009, 1:43am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/how-women-rate-the-sexiness-pleasantness-of-a-mans-body-odor-on-genetic-similarity/108 "2009-07-09T01:43:33Z")
The smell of love: how women rate the sexiness and pleasantness of a man’s body odor hinges on how much of their genetic profile is shared - Cover Story Psychology Today, March-April, 1996 by F. Bryant Furlow After lo… --- ## [Effects of ♂ pheromones on ♀ ratings of ♂ attractiveness:Influence of Contraceptives](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/effects-of-pheromones-on-ratings-of-attractiveness-influence-of-contraceptives/30481)
**Author:** [@Terrah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Terrah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/effects-of-pheromones-on-ratings-of-attractiveness-influence-of-contraceptives/30481 "2009-07-07T14:23:38Z")
Effects of putative male pheromones on female ratings of male attractiveness: Influence of Contraceptives and the Menstrual Cycle Abstract Previous research has revealed that natural and synthetic pheromones can enhan… --- ## [Androstadienone odor thresholds in adolescents](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-odor-thresholds-in-adolescents/30478)
**Author:** [@Terrah](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Terrah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 2:09pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-odor-thresholds-in-adolescents/30478 "2009-07-07T14:09:37Z")
Abstract: A sex-related difference in olfactory sensitivity to androstenone has been reported to occur during adolescence. More males than females exhibited anosmia to androstenone, or an increase in androstenone thres… --- ## [Fellow students smell your exam fear](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/fellow-students-smell-your-exam-fear/30424)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/fellow-students-smell-your-exam-fear/30424 "2009-07-06T22:51:23Z")
The fact that others can smell anxiety indicates they can detect its lack (e.g., in a dominant male whose scent signature does not contain the same chemicals as does an anxious male). Fellow students smell your exam fea… --- ## [Breastfeeding smells 'put OTHER women in the mood for sex'](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/breastfeeding-smells-put-other-women-in-the-mood-for-sex/6079)
**Author:** [@Astrocloud](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Astrocloud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2009, 5:48am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/breastfeeding-smells-put-other-women-in-the-mood-for-sex/6079 "2009-06-09T05:48:02Z")
Breastfeeding smells ‘put OTHER women in the mood for sex’ | the Daily Mail Breastfeeding smells ‘put OTHER women in the mood for sex’ By FIONA MACRAE - Last updated at 23:24pm on 17th October 2007 It is widely though… --- ## [Morning Sickness in Men](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/morning-sickness-in-men/2048)
**Author:** [@toilofday](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/toilofday)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/morning-sickness-in-men/2048 "2009-06-08T14:08:10Z")
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Male pregnancy rollercoaster Thursday, 6 January, 2000, 02:11 GMT Male pregnancy rollercoaster The developing foetus drives hormone changes Men accompany the mother of their child on a … --- ## [Androstadienone attunes](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-attunes/25499)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 8:04pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-attunes/25499 "2009-05-29T20:04:57Z")
Hormones and Behavior (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/0018506X) Article in Press, Accepted Manuscript Putative human pheromone androstadienone attunes the mind specifically to emotional information To… --- ## [Humans and Mice Express Similar Olfactory Preferences](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/humans-and-mice-express-similar-olfactory-preferences/25190)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 5:13pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/humans-and-mice-express-similar-olfactory-preferences/25190 "2009-05-27T17:13:01Z")
“…our phylogenetic heritage includes systems enabling the attribution of a positive or negative value, driving attraction to or avoidance of odorants. This suggests that, upstream of the hedonic plasticity occurring thro… --- ## [Fragrant Attraction](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/fragrant-attraction/28882)
**Author:** [@Emotional\_Fat\_Guy](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Emotional_Fat_Guy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2009, 4:44am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/fragrant-attraction/28882 "2009-05-22T04:44:33Z")
Just signed up for the forums today AND I spotted this article a few seconds later. Must be fate! Fragrant Attraction | Psychology Today Blogs --- ## [Armpit Psychology: The Science of Body Odor Perception...](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/armpit-psychology-the-science-of-body-odor-perception/28980)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 7:57am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/armpit-psychology-the-science-of-body-odor-perception/28980 "2009-05-15T07:57:55Z")
Armpit Psychology: The Science of Body Odor Perception: Scientific American --- ## [Odor of men; odor of women](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/odor-of-men-odor-of-women/25492)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/odor-of-men-odor-of-women/25492 "2009-03-24T01:41:30Z")
Men smell of cheese and women of onions - 28 January 2009 - New Scientist James V. Kohl --- ## [Humans Can Sense 'Smell Of Fear' In Sweat](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/humans-can-sense-smell-of-fear-in-sweat/26876)
**Author:** [@Wrlprchnx](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Wrlprchnx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/humans-can-sense-smell-of-fear-in-sweat/26876 "2009-03-09T14:02:59Z")
Humans Can Sense ‘Smell Of Fear’ In Sweat, Psychologist Says --- ## [Androstadienone effects on male attractiveness](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-effects-on-male-attractiveness/25324)
**Author:** [@in\_uk](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/in_uk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 11:10pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/androstadienone-effects-on-male-attractiveness/25324 "2009-01-28T23:10:13Z")
i found a speed dating experiment on the net that tests the effects of androstadienone on male attractiveness, from a females perspective. i have attached it to this post. have a read and give us your comments. cheers --- ## [Sexual sweat vs normal sweat?](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/sexual-sweat-vs-normal-sweat/24862)
**Author:** [@josef](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/josef)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/sexual-sweat-vs-normal-sweat/24862 "2009-01-14T03:07:15Z")
just read this on the fox news website. not sure if this was the proper forum or not. feel free to move if necessary. FOXNews.com - Women Can Smell a Man’s Sexual Intentions - Science News | Science & Technology | Techn… --- ## [Volatile Signals During Pregnancy:](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/volatile-signals-during-pregnancy/24396)
**Author:** [@Socrates](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Socrates)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2009, 8:16am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/volatile-signals-during-pregnancy/24396 "2009-01-09T08:16:29Z")
1: \[J Chem Ecol.\](this, ‘jour’, ‘J Chem Ecol.’):wink: 2008 Dec 10. :wink: Volatile Signals During Pregnancy: A Possible Chemical Basis for Mother-Infant Recognition. Vaglio S, Minicozzi P, Bonometti E, Mello G, Chiare… --- ## [From the human VNO gang](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/from-the-human-vno-gang/24055)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/from-the-human-vno-gang/24055 "2009-01-05T19:12:22Z")
HPS Files Patent for Mood-Enhancing Compound Naturally Found in … 17 /- Human PheromoneS… We are very excited about the potential of this naturally-occurring compound that we have labeled ER 303. Just inhaling very smal… --- ## [Can she tell it's you, and is that good for her?](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/can-she-tell-its-you-and-is-that-good-for-her/24160)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/can-she-tell-its-you-and-is-that-good-for-her/24160 "2009-01-03T02:38:27Z")
I just downloaded the author’s proof of the following article. Romantic love modulates women’s identification of men’s body odor Available online 11 December 2008 \*Johan N. Lundström, Marilyn Jones-Gotmanc James V. Ko… --- ## [Neural evidence that human sweat conveys socioemotional meaning](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/neural-evidence-that-human-sweat-conveys-socioemotional-meaning/24450)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2009, 2:31am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/neural-evidence-that-human-sweat-conveys-socioemotional-meaning/24450 "2009-01-03T02:31:23Z")
J Neurosci. 2008 Dec 31;28(53):14416-14421. Encoding Human Sexual Chemosensory Cues in the Orbitofrontal and Fusiform Cortices. Zhou W, Chen D Psychology Department, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005. Encoding Hu… --- ## [Intranasal oxytocin](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/intranasal-oxytocin/24026)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2008, 2:26am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/intranasal-oxytocin/24026 "2008-12-17T02:26:05Z")
Intranasal Oxytocin Increases Positive Communication and Reduces Cortisol Levels During Couple Conflict In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 22 November 2008 Beate Ditzen, Marcel Schaer, Barbara Gabriel, Guy Bod… --- ## [The secret sex signals in human sweat - New Scientist](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/the-secret-sex-signals-in-human-sweat-new-scientist/23593)
**Author:** [@evolver](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/evolver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2008, 8:58pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/the-secret-sex-signals-in-human-sweat-new-scientist/23593 "2008-12-03T20:58:52Z")
The secret sex signals in human sweat - life - 03 December 2008 - New Scientist --- ## [Putative human pheromones and preferences of some MTF transsexuals](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/putative-human-pheromones-and-preferences-of-some-mtf-transsexuals/7134)
**Author:** [@jvkohl](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jvkohl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 2:14am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/putative-human-pheromones-and-preferences-of-some-mtf-transsexuals/7134 "2008-11-30T02:14:10Z")
Male-to-Female Transsexuals Show Sex-Atypical Hypothalamus Activation When Smelling Odorous Steroids. H. Berglund, P. Lindstrom, C. Dhejne-Helmy, and I. Savic Cereb Cortex. published 3 December 2007, 10.1093/cercor/bhm21… --- ## [A Unique Female Stress Response - Tend and Befriend](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/a-unique-female-stress-response-tend-and-befriend/23262)
**Author:** [@SteveO](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/SteveO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 8:39am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/a-unique-female-stress-response-tend-and-befriend/23262 "2008-11-25T08:39:30Z")
A Unique Female Stress Response: Tend-and-Befriend Very interesting article :wink: [Previous page](https://pheromonetalk.com/c/pheromone-science/studies-abstracts/50.md?page=1) [Next page](https://pheromonetalk.com/c/pheromone-science/studies-abstracts/50.md?page=3)