# Introductions **URL:** \ **Category:** Introductions - New Users, Say "Hello"!\ **Created:** [June 8, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196 "2010-06-08T22:18:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Universus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/278dde/32.png) [@Universus](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Universus)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/1 "2010-06-08T22:18:20Z")
Hello all, I am a 23 year old, male, high school teacher from the Houston area. I’ve been mildly interested in the science behind pheromones for a while now, but have only just decided to try them for myself. As a gay man who doesn’t really subscribe to the “gay subculture,” I’ve always had difficulty making inroads in that community. I figure I might as well give this option a try. It certainly can’t hurt. I’m going to order the [Instant Shine](https://a314.com/product/shine/), and hopefully Mystery Boy (when it becomes available). If I like those, I’ll spring for the A314. Any other suggestions are most welcome. Many thanks, Universus ---
**Author:** ![celerytree](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@celerytree](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/celerytree)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/2 "2010-06-08T22:32:04Z")
Welcome to the forum! Those sound like some great choices to me. [Instant Shine](https://a314.com/product/shine/) is definitely one of my favorites. As for Mystery Boy, you might not want to keep waiting for that to come back in stock before you order. I don’t think I’ve seen it in stock for at least a month an a half now but I may be wrong, since I haven’t been looking for it. Are there any other effects you’re looking to get from pheros besides attracting more men? ---
**Author:** ![jessejester](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/jessejester/32/1683_2.png) [@jessejester](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/jessejester)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/3 "2010-06-08T22:57:02Z")
Hello Universus, Welcome to the forum. You have made some good selections, but I have to ask what you are trying to gain fro phero use. Are you trying to seem more alpha, attractive, or social. If you are more specific, we can make better suggestions. There are other gay men who report here so you may want to do a search. ummm…try Domnk’s journal. He has been reporting for a while now. Again, welcome ---
**Author:** ![Universus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/278dde/32.png) [@Universus](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Universus)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2010, 12:16am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/4 "2010-06-09T00:16:24Z")
Hey y’all! Thanks for the prompt welcome! To answer your questions, I suppose my primary goal is to attract men. That said, I would certainly welcome a greater sense of confidence in general, hence the [Instant Shine](https://a314.com/product/shine/). I’m pretty “alpha” as it is, but I would like to appear more attractive and/or magnetic. To be honest, I would welcome any effects at all. ---
**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 9, 2010, 8:29am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/5 "2010-06-09T08:29:38Z")
Hi Universus, welcome to the forum! In the absence of Mystery Boy, you should definitely check out Instant Shine, a positive uplifting phero blend that will boost your mood and the moods of those around you. And as I’m sure you know, a happy vibe is always attractive! A314 is a serious trust/confidence/respect mix primarily intended for work situations, but can be used successfully in social situations if it is buffered or softened with a social product such as Instant Shine or [Instant Honesty](https://a314.com/product/instant-honesty/). 🙂 ---
**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:** [June 9, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/introductions/39196/6 "2010-06-09T19:16:02Z")
Hello and welcome to PheroTalk. I am so happy you were able to discover this most amazing community. We consider each other like family here and are totally committed to helping each other out. There are so many great people here and now another too 🙂. I will be issuing your GC in just a short while to your email. I would love to be able to personally respond to every new user signing on, but because I want to ensure you get the GC in time I can only reply with this message at this time. I’m sure you are anxious to get started, just like the rest of us were too 🙂. Its cool! Of course Steve is available to answer any question you might have regarding mones and you can speak to him personally on the hotline. Please select extension one and he will be able to consult you one on one. Welcome to the forum.