# Hello **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions - New Users, Say "Hello"!\ **Created:** [May 28, 2009, 12:30am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343 "2009-05-28T00:30:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:30am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/1 "2009-05-28T00:30:15Z")
Hi all, I am Kodiak, 32 year old guy from New England, with an active traveling lifestyle. I am interested in finding out if the pheromones work for me. Two questions: Is there such a thing as RAW? I could only find the test pack. What is the [best pheromone](https://a314.com/shop/) for a big guy with an serious, intimidating vibe? Thanks Kodiak ---
**Author:** ![Sillykitty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/sillykitty/32/1574_2.png) [@Sillykitty](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Sillykitty)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:43am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/2 "2009-05-28T00:43:15Z")
Hi and welcome! To answer your first question, I don’t know what RAW refers to, except for the [Raw Power](https://a314.com/product/raw-power/) test pack. And in order to make the best recommendations, we need to know a little more about you. Are you shy? Do you have trouble initiating conversation? Or are you more confident and outgoing? Also, what kinds of things were you thinking of using pheros for? Work? School? Dating? ---
**Author:** ![silentscope](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/silentscope/32/2218_2.png) [@silentscope](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/silentscope)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:47am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/3 "2009-05-28T00:47:03Z")
> [@apierson38](#): > > Hi all, > I am Kodiak, 32 year old guy from New England, with an active traveling lifestyle. I am interested in finding out if the pheromones work for me. Two questions: > Is there such a thing as RAW? I could only find the test pack. > What is the best pheromone for a big guy with an serious, intimidating vibe? > Thanks > Kodiak Hi Kodiak, Welcome, I would suggest Instant shine, Instant openness and instant honesty or CTTM2 for starters. Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your personailiy. What result you would like to see using [pheromones](https://a314.com/shop/) so we can recommend the products suited to you needs. Chris ---
**Author:** ![bosshank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@bosshank](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/bosshank)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:57am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/4 "2009-05-28T00:57:00Z")
Hello and welcome to the forum. Raw Power - I think there may only be the test pack but check under the experimental mixes also. But - before you go down that route, the real answer to your question is what Silent Scope said - go with the socials. Those will be your best friends especially if you are already intimidating. Ishine will help people around you feel happy. IO will help with initial conversations. IH can help generate feelings of connection and hence deeper conversations. CTTM2 is basically a 50/50 mix of IO and IH. You may also want to check out [Instant Gentleman](https://a314.com/product/gentleman/). It will give you a smooth, cool vibe. It can also help downplay serious intimidating vibe and smooth it out a lot. ---
**Author:** ![tisha23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@tisha23](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/tisha23)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/5 "2009-05-28T12:11:39Z")
Hello Welcome to Pherotalk 🙂 The original Raw power was discontinued unfortunately. It was a great product but being a oil it was more complicated to make and members didn’t show much interest in it making it not a cost effective product offered here. The test pack is alcohol based and if you have a serious, intimidating vibe I don’t suggest it for you. Now to get a better feel for what will work for you can you tell us about your personality traits, How you interact with others now ans you objective for mones use. I look forward to your reply so we can get you started with a GC. Tisha Hostess/Guide ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/6 "2009-06-21T17:23:27Z")
Tisha, Bosshank. Silly Kitty, and Chris, Thanks for your reply Unfortunately I was out of the country and unable to reach the forum. Well I will answer your questions. Am I shy? Yes depends on the situation, the more attracted I am to someone the more difficult for me to approach them. I can often seem stand offish! Do I have trouble initiating conversation? Sometimes I hesitate too much, however when I do get started I can be a bit I am very outgoing. Often times though I have been told that sometimes I come of as cocky OR that I am a player. What kinds of things were I thinking of using pheros for? Dating predominantly With Work I have to be careful, I work in an environment that is 90% alpha people in. Hope this helps Kodiak ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/7 "2009-06-21T17:42:42Z")
Tisha, My interactions with others are very mixed. I find that people either are in the opposite end of the spectrum. Conversationally I can talk with anyone about everything, although at times I can be seen as if I am always trying to one-up people. Not my intent. I inadvertently get involved in dominance struggles with people, even when I am just trying to be friendly. The reality of it is that I enjoy and thrive in social encounters, especially with women. My background is security and interrogations, in addition to having been a professional fighter and rugby player. I am a big guy and TRY to work on smiling more often. I am finding it tough to shed the bodyguard image for the fun, sexy vibe. I am looking to use pheros for dating, and smoothen my social and professional encounters. I guess some personality traits about me are that I am adventurous, Driven, Goal Oriented, Open Minded. I love to pursue a challenge and try new things. I like people who are well rounded, competent, ambitious and reliable. I admire competence, achievement, modesty, excellence, and ambition. I love to learn from and teach those around me. I enjoy working out and being active (body and mind), I am often mistaken for a meathead gym rat, and been told that I seem like the strong silent type, but people quickly realize that nothing could be further from the truth. Although I have been told that I take myself a bit too seriously. Hope this helps…w/o it sounding like a personal add.LOL Cheers Kodiak > [@tisha23](#): > > Hello Welcome to Pherotalk 🙂 > > The original Raw power was discontinued unfortunately. It was a great product but being a oil it was more complicated to make and members didn’t show much interest in it making it not a cost effective product offered here. The test pack is alcohol based and if you have a serious, intimidating vibe I don’t suggest it for you. > > Now to get a better feel for what will work for you can you tell us about your personality traits, How you interact with others now ans you objective for mones use. > > I look forward to your reply so we can get you started with a GC. > > Tisha > Hostess/Guide ---
**Author:** ![Sillykitty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/sillykitty/32/1574_2.png) [@Sillykitty](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Sillykitty)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:12am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/8 "2009-06-23T02:12:33Z")
Thanks for the info! Based on what you’ve said, I think you should try [Instant Gentleman](https://a314.com/product/gentleman/) and Instant Honesty to start with. Instant Gentleman will make you appear more polished and make you seem like the kind of guy who can be counted on. Instant Honesty will help to counteract the vibe of “player” that you say people mistakenly see in you. It will add depth and intimacy to conversations, and people will feel more comfortable and trusting when talking to you. Hope this helps, and if you have any more questions, just ask! ---
**Author:** ![tisha23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@tisha23](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/tisha23)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2009, 11:56pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/9 "2009-07-01T23:56:58Z")
Hi I got your PM. Mickaelia is doing the GC’s now and I think she just missed yours. It can get hectic up here. I am posting this here to bump it up so she see’s it. I will forward the PM to here as well just to be sure Tisha ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/10 "2009-07-06T23:38:53Z")
> [@tisha23](#): > > Hi > > I got your PM. Mickaelia is doing the GC’s now and I think she just missed yours. It can get hectic up here. > > I am posting this here to bump it up so she see’s it. > > I will forward the PM to here as well just to be sure > > Tisha THanks Tisha, I am really looking forward to it so I can begin with my experimentation. ---
**Author:** ![Kelsey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/kelsey/32/8468_2.png) [@Kelsey](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Kelsey)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2009, 10:35pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/11 "2009-07-23T22:35:54Z")
Welcome to Pherotalk Apierson! I am so sorry. I totally missed this post and I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I went ahead and issued you that gift certificate. Thank you for being a total sweetheart and being so patient and sweet. _HUGS_ ---
**Author:** ![SteveO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@SteveO](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/SteveO)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/12 "2009-07-23T23:03:26Z")
Since Mick accidentally missed you, I’m not sure how such a cool guy could be missed, I am going ahead and doubling your GC. ---
**Author:** ![Kelsey](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/kelsey/32/8468_2.png) [@Kelsey](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Kelsey)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/13 "2009-07-24T13:19:35Z")
> [@Steve](#): > > Since Mick accidentally missed you, I’m not sure how such a cool guy could be missed, I am going ahead and doubling your GC. Wow dude, my mistake ended up being a blessing to you. You are one lucky fellow. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 1:11pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/14 "2009-07-25T13:11:04Z")
> [@kelsey](#): > > Wow dude, my mistake ended up being a blessing to you. > > You are one lucky fellow. 😛 Hey guys thank you very much! Now all I need is to figure out how to get it and to my account and I will be updating you with my progress. cheers Kodiak ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/15 "2009-08-02T15:26:27Z")
> [@kelsey](#): > > Welcome to Pherotalk Apierson! > > I am so sorry. I totally missed this post and I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I went ahead and issued you that gift certificate. > > Thank you for being a total sweetheart and being so patient and sweet. > > _HUGS_ Mickaelia I just got back from vacation and have searched my spam folder and inbox extensively. No trace of an email regarding the GCs. I have followed the instrutions carefully and not found it. Shoul I look for it in my shopping cart? or am I missing something. Thanks Kodiak ---
**Author:** ![fantisto](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/fantisto/32/2102_2.png) [@fantisto](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/fantisto)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/16 "2009-08-02T16:06:20Z")
> [@](#): > > have searched my spam folder and inbox extensively. No trace of an email regarding the GCs. I have followed the instrutions carefully and not found it. Thanks > Kodiak The GC should be sent to your email already IMO, and there were not just one (there are TWO, one from Mick, and another from Steve). The GC must be sent to the email on-file you used with pherotalk forum. > [@](#): > > Shoul I look for it in my shopping cart? or am I missing something. NO, nothing else but the email on file with this forum. _Which email provider are you using? I recommend rechecking both your inbox and spam folder again, or using the search function to find all mail from [orderdept@androticsdirect.com](mailto:orderdept@androticsdirect.com), or anything semilar to that. IF you still couldn’t find those two GC in your email, then you should send a PM to either MICK and STEVE._ ---
**Author:** ![apierson38](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8c91f0/32.png) [@apierson38](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/apierson38)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 2:51pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/hello/29343/17 "2009-08-03T14:51:02Z")
> [@fantisto](#): > > The GC should be sent to your email already IMO, and there were not just one (there are TWO, one from Mick, and another from Steve). The GC must be sent to the email on-file you used with pherotalk forum. > > NO, nothing else but the email on file with this forum. > > _Which email provider are you using? I recommend rechecking both your inbox and spam folder again, or using the search function to find all mail from [orderdept@androticsdirect.com](mailto:orderdept@androticsdirect.com), or anything semilar to that. IF you still couldn’t find those two GC in your email, then you should send a PM to either MICK and STEVE._ I have [aol.com](http://aol.com). I have gotten all the posts updates So I know it works. Thanks for the info I will contact them directly.