Hi!
I figured it was about time I start keeping a journal. I plan on doing some more serious reporting, so I might as well get set up for it! I’m gonna start by pasting posts that I’ve already written elsewhere. They might not be the most detailed or in the best format, but I might as well keep it all in one place for reference. Enjoy!
From https://pheromonetalk.com/t/new-to-pheromones-just-tried-is-a/58365/1, March 6th, 2013
Hello all!
I’ve never used pheromones before, but I became very intrigued by them after doing quite a bit of research!
I’ve recently started a new job at a new company, and I’m a general manager for the first time ever. Definitely a challenge I’d been looking forward to, but WAY more of a headache than I’d anticipated! It’s a pretty young company, so not exactly running like a well-oiled machine. They’re trying to rapidly grow right now, and hitting HUGE bumps in the road. This left me at a big disadvantage. I wasn’t being trained very thoroughly, and nobody had much trust/confidence in me, and when I performed less-than-perfectly (after only 3 weeks of working there), I got the heat for it! Some of my brand new employees witnessed this dysfunction in the system, and decided to lower their level of respect for me. One of them was even undermining me, while expecting me to give her a promotion! I’ve had to put my foot down on some issues even when doing so didn’t help my popularity rating.
I know I’m a good manager, and I’m super smart, capable, shrewd, and personable. Given the chance, I’d be the best damn manager they could ever have. But with these road blocks (I just keep hanging onto the faith that all these things will get worked out in time), I was to the point of feeling stressed out just by driving to work or even thinking about it. I’m a cancer, and unfortunately my negative personality traits have been coming out as a result of this situation. I decided to try throwing some pheromones into the mix, because I could really use a change in the way people treat me before having to wait for the long-term effects of relationship-building. Not saying that anything substitutes for relationship-building, I was just hoping for a temporary wild card to throw into the mix. I haven’t been feeling particularly good about myself lately, this new stress has caused me to gain some weight.
Upon browsing this forum, I read about the different effects of the different products. I decided to settle on IS/A, especially since it no longer contains copulins. I could use a little bit of the “powerful woman” vibe. I received it this morning just before going to work, and I couldn’t wait to try it. While I was driving, I felt stressed, apprehensive, and dreading what the day might bring. As soon as I took a sniff of the bottle (without even spraying it), my stress just MELTED!!! I was so shocked!!! It was like I was getting a little bit high! I relaxed, I laughed, and I felt like stretching out luxuriantly across a big bed! (preferably while wearing heels, of course!) I might have gotten a tad aroused. The effect was so incredible, I wanted to douse myself in it, but I remembered the cautions about “baptizing” that I had read! I was unsure about the smell, because the fragrance seemed a bit masculine. I used 2 squirts, and was worried that I might have overdone it a bit; it smelled a bit sexy for the work environment. I had been expecting more of a citrus smell. When I’m in a sultry mood (outside of work), I usually use Very Sexy by Victoria’s Secret, and even then, I only use one spritz.
So here’s what happened: I strode into work with a grin on my face and a healthy dose of confidence to start the day! Turns out, this was absolutely the ideal day to introduce IS/A. The day was a madhouse. The health inspector came by, we received large orders for unusual things, a con artist tried to get money out of me, and lots of strange and complex issues arose. I handled it like a champ! Didn’t lose my cool even once, accepted every situation with a smile, and felt capable and respectable! My undermining employee even changed her attitude! She acted much more humble when interacting with me. She asked for my help without being begrudging, and generally treated me the way one should treat their boss. Others seemed much more at ease around me, and I genuinely felt appreciative when interacting with people. Even the health inspector lady enjoyed my company! I didn’t get any hits [edit: at the time, I thought that a “hit” meant “getting hit on”. In retrospect, I got a lot of hits.] but that was probably because I was at work and very busy. But men did seem much warmer with me than usual! The strong musky scent gradually faded, and the lingering haze was just perfect.
In summary, IS/A is like a magical potion. I didn’t experience even one iota of the “bitch” angle, it was all “confident, capable, relaxed, and I know I’m a knockout!” If you have any doubts about trying it, you’ve GOT to give it a chance!
From Hello! - #4 by Miss_Dragon, April 4th, 2013
I recently bought Instant Sexiness A, and I love it. I’ve never worn more than 2 sprays at at time, mostly because the smell is strong. I feel great when I wear it, and men respond like their mouths are watering. I initially wore it to work, but I don’t do that any more because I don’t want things to become confusing in the workplace.
From http://www.pheromonetalk.com/store-announcements-feedback/mx300-should-available-big-bottles-else-46302-3.html#post492955, April 6th, 2013
I first tried IS/A, but I think it made some women irritated with me and some male employees too attracted to me.
From https://pheromonetalk.com/t/ladies-a-mini-compilation-of-your-personal-experiences/9383/100, April 11th, 2013
When I first tried p102 by itself, I didn’t really notice much. I think it made me feel a little sad and serious, a bit of a downer. I had heard that it is good for focus, so I used it while doing grad work. Didn’t really notice much effect.
Instant Shine 1X, first trial run, two sprays on the neck, one on either side: gave a pleasant vibe, innocent and carefree. Nice mild smell. I felt invisible, though. Maybe a little vulnerable. Like others felt uplifted (and so did I), but people were just enjoying the effects without attributing them to me.
Second try, also with two sprays on the neck: I was at work, and having a bad day. I work in the service industry, so I have to pretend to be in good spirits with customers, even if I’m feeling rotten. With the Instant Shine, it was a little easier to fake it, even though I still felt unhappy. Slowly, I became less and less unhappy. I still felt rather invisible, which I didn’t like (I naturally have a bit of a TAL personality).
New test, two sprays of Instant Shine 1X on the neck with one 5mcg spray p102 : same mildly uplifting feeling as before, but now with a little self-importance thrown in. Didn’t feel invisible at all. Instead of vulnerability, there was a little bit of backbone. People were more likely to act as though I was a pleasant person, even if I wasn’t smiling or trying in any way. Like they finally recognized that the pleasant vibe was coming from me. The smell was still fresh and mild, but a little more pronounced.
Second try, two sprays of Instant Shine 1X on the neck with one 5mcg spray p102 : attended an informal business meeting, met a client for the first time. It was a rainy day, and I was feeling sleepy and uninterested. I tried not to show it too much, though. The client was incredibly pleased to meet me, and acted as though I was wonderful company. He even told a hilarious embarrassing story, prefacing it by saying, “I must feel really comfortable with you, because I only tell this story to people that I know really well!”
Seems like neither p102 or Instant Shine are very effective for me independently, but they make a good mix together. Tomorrow I will probably try 3 sprays IS with one spray p102 .
From Don't tell the guys. April 16th, 2013
I certainly don’t get the high that others have reported with instant shine. And nobody has gotten giggly around me or anything. It’s mildly uplifting and pleasant, but the effects with me are incredibly subtle.
From http://www.pheromonetalk.com/mens-pheromone-advice-tricks-tips/combining-all-socials-60110-2.html#post493649, April 16th, 2013
Thanks for the reminder about what the IS crash looks like. I’ve never experienced the high feeling reported by some people, just a subtle pleasantness. When I feel grumpy or stressed, people don’t seem to notice as much. My typical combo for work has been 2 sprays IS 1X with one spray p102 . I rarely top off, mostly because I forget. Today, I upped it to 3 sprays IS, but it didn’t seem to enhance the positive feeling. I just felt a little “blah”. I didn’t relate that feeling to OD, but now I totally see it.
I’m looking for a good female boss mix. Where I won’t seem threatening to my superiors or mean to my employees, but approachable and pleasant without seeming weak or disengaged. I put in an order for TAL , but it is taking a while. I’m considering mixing that with IS and IH . I know this is the men’s part of the forum, but I’m sure a good number of you guys have played with workplace mixes.
April 17th, 2013
I remembered to top off the IS today. It was roughly 5 hours later, after a particularly hard and frustrating day. I only topped with 1 spray, not my full 2. I didn’t reapply the p102 . The instant effects were amazing! I still didn’t experience a high, but I felt like, “you know what, this isn’t such a bad day after all!” I was even smiley and joking with people, which I normally would NOT be after such a rough day! I think my employees felt the emotional relief, too. It did fade rather quickly [within a half hour], but it was a much-needed relief.
April 23rd, 2013
I got my TAL last night. Then I got fired at work today. I think the TAL helped me not go absolutely berserk right then and there. I waited until I got to my car.
From https://pheromonetalk.com/t/the-quest-for-congruence-diary-of-a-feminist-man/58691/18, April 23rd, 2013
I recently started playing with p130…It strikes me as an anti-anxiety molecule.
April 24th, 2013
I haven’t been able to do as much experimenting with p130 as I’d like, I lost my job just after I got it. So far, I can definitely vouch for the self-effects. From time to time, I’ll experience a bit of social anxiety. P130 seems to relieve that for me. I haven’t experienced any bitchiness in myself, but I’ll keep an eye out to see if it makes others respond in that way.
From P130: I need more reports, especially solo, before it can go into the store - #87 by Miss_Dragon, May 9th, 2013
Lately I’ve been using a dash of p130 [5 mcg] with a dash of TAL [12.5 mcg]. I like it so far. I haven’t been keeping very specific notes on what the effects are, but I know that p130 makes me feel less shy/reserved, and a bit more carefree. TAL makes me feel self-assured and confident. I haven’t tried more than a tad of each, but perhaps I’ll intentionally go overboard in the coming days to see what the full effects are.
From I think I've ruined my sig , May 9th, 2013
For a while, I was consistently wearing Shine with p102 at work. I’m certain that the shine probably wore off before the p102 did, so I’m curious about what the p102 may have done by itself. I no longer work at that job, so I can’t do follow-up tests. And it was a pretty stressful job, so by the second half of the day, everybody was tired and cranky anyway. I wonder if the p102 contributed negatively to that environment in any way.
So I just got my order of Instant Honesty. The first time I ordered it, the bottle arrived empty (not leaked, just never filled), so they sent me a new one. I’m totally breaking the “test it alone” rule of a newly acquired phero, oh well.
7pm:
25 mcg TAL on sides of neck
2 sprays IH 1x on chest
7:45pm:
Hanging out with friends at someone’s house. Smallish gathering, 10 ppl.
This is usually a rather talkative crowd, we generally spend the first half of the time talking, hashing out topics, and dissecting ideas. Then we spend the second half of the time playing board games, playing instruments, drinking tea, whatever. This time, however, things were flipped. During our usual discussion, people were uncharacteristically nonresponsive. Discussion didn’t really go anywhere, and nobody even attempted any tangents or rabbit-trails.
9pm:
I got a headache. The group was reduced to 6 people. This is usually around the time that people would be seeking entertainment or light socialization, but that didn’t happen. Instead, everyone sat together near me, and started delving into thoughts that just happened to be on people’s minds…society’s view of femininity in comparison to our own perceptions, the practicality of organic living and its impacts, promoting awareness for causes that we don’t actively engage in, etc.
10:30pm
Group was reduced to 3 of us, but then another guy arrived (total 4 ppl). This guy has been exposed to me wearing TAL for roughly a month, and I think that might explain why he’s developed an eagerness to please me. Without me even asking, he converted a VHS of mine to DVD, he lent me a ukelele that I’m considering buying from him at a steep discount, and he printed me out a chord chart. He’s also trying to convince me to come to his house and plant a gourd patch. He’s also been starting to be mildly flirtatious with me over text. If he wasn’t 9 years younger than me (he’s only 20), I would probably go for him. But since I don’t go for guys who are significantly younger than me (I’m a LTR sorta girl), his attention feels a bit awkward. So when he arrived, he showered me with these gifts. I joked about it feeling like Christmas. Usually I’m interested in the things he has to say, but this time I mostly didn’t care. We then watched the latest episode of Dr Who, and called it a night at midnight.
I’m certain that the IH contributed to the great shift in group dynamic, and next time I’ll approach it more scientifically (not combining with TAL, and monitoring dosage).
In a social context, using IO and IH equally yields better results. With just IH, you might not notice much, but you might tend to collect male admirers.
Instant Shine, regular strength, 15 mcg/spray
Scent: Neroli
Environment: friend’s house, roughly 10 people
7 pm, 4 sprays (60 mcg total), one on each arm and on either side of neck
I used up the bottle by mega-dosing at a party I went to. We started playing a really intense game around 8 or 8:30, and some people were getting frustrated and angry with each other.
9pm - When things got really tense, I popped into the bathroom and added another 60 (4 sprays, same areas). I must have smelled like I had just taken a swim in a mimosa lake. Soon after I came back, the bad mood completely changed. People decided, “This isn’t worth getting frustrated over, we’re just gonna let things happen as they may.” They even started to make jokes about things instead of being mad. It was great! We didn’t finish the game because it got pretty late and people needed to go home, but we all left on a positive note instead of being out for blood.
I used to think that IS was a little forced when I wore it, a bit incongruent. Like I was being pressured into being cheery when I didn’t want to be. I’m not really the bubbly sort, more pleasantly mellow. But now I see that it can pacify tense situations, regardless of my personality. Nice little weapon to keep around. Guess I should order some more.
Nothing to do with mones, but you should buy (or print, they let you print the cards on their website for free) cards against humanity and play it in a social setting while using mones. First though play it without, it’s quite entertaining on it’s own but I suspect it could be infinitely more interesting with a healthy dose of Instant Shine.
That looks like a pretty cool game! Kinda like grown-up apples to apples.
My friends and I made up our own version, it was way more fun! We called it “Apples and Oranges”. Every round, each person gets a number of blank pieces of paper, equal to the number of people playing. On each sheet, the player writes a word, a phrase, etc (we even went so far as to draw wordless pictures), then tosses them into a hat. They are shuffled, and each player draws the same number of papers, at random. Then whoever is “it” comes up with their own starter sentence, story, question, whatever. From there, it’s pretty much the same as apples to apples.
I absolutely HATE social games. My god I love cards against humanity, it’s epic. Next time (rarely) we get together I’ll load up in instant shine when we play.
Ha! My friend Ryan is the main person who is a game expert/addict. He is a school counselor, and he even started up an after-school board game club. He’s always introducing us to new games. But he hates party games, too! I like them, but they only get played when he’s not around, which is rare!
Share the link to cards against humanity with him, maybe he’ll like it too. It just makes for some insanely crazy and funny sentences, I was sold on the second hand.
Reposted from https://pheromonetalk.com/t/l-is-for-cougar/59421/1 , June 25, 2013
Well, well. I’ve stumbled across something rather interesting. For all the cougars out there, TAL is your new best friend!
Not too long ago, I picked up some straight TAL , single molecule. I started wearing it almost every day, generally in low doses (usually 12.5mgc, rarely as high as 37.5). I liked the pleasant, confident, self-assured feminine vibe it gave me. And then I noticed increased attention from the young’uns. Even at such a low dose, guys 10 or 11 years younger than me (that I had already been acquainted with) started showing me new attention. One particular young man (21, 9 years younger) fell victim to what I’ve observed as a “slow burn” effect. He gradually amped up his IOI over a matter of 2 months or so. I think he got the most exposure of the young men I’ve observed. One day, I actually wore IS/A around him, and he nearly lost his mind! He’s been begging me to help him start a garden, and I finally did yesterday (wore TAL , but it sweated off right away)…I think he’s irrevocably hooked.
So here’s my advice for cougars: if there’s a young cub you’ve got your eye on (or you just want to go fishing in general), do a slow burn of straight TAL if you’ll be repeatedly exposed to him/them. Start with one spray of 12.5, then gradually increase the sprays. When they’re hooked and ready for fallout, bomb them with IS/A!
…And to prove that this isn’t just a “general male” thing, I’ll contrast it with my older male experiences. Any time I’ve worn IS/A, I always get increased male attraction. With older men, it is more like a flirty, crush-like response. One day, I had hired a new young man (21, 8 years younger) as an employee. I believe I wore 5 mcg IS/A during the interview, and I know I wore it during his first training session. During the interview, he was almost like a puppy, super eager to please me (moreso than the general interview environment). By the end of training, he was on the brink of fallout. I recently wore IS/A around a guy (older by 6 years) whom I’ve had a hot/cold thing with for years. It definitely warmed him up, I saw extra IOI , and he gave me more attention, but definitely not anything remotely resembling fallout.
I think TAL should be renamed “Cougar’s Friend”!
P102
It’s been a while since I revisited p102 solo. So I gave it a go.
10 mcg, either side of my neck
Walking around a busy grocery store in the afternoon.
Self-effects: I felt totally spacey! Definitely not the “enhanced senses” that some people have talked about! Like I was walking through a cloud. Not euphoric; emotionally normal. Ever seen “Limitless”? You know the part when he finds himself somewhere and doesn’t remember how he got there? And there are gaps in his memory? I had a few of those moments. I was examining something, but didn’t remember walking up to it. I could remember if I retraced my steps, but I wasn’t aware of the transition. Like my mind hit “pause”, and then hit “play” again once I was in a new area.
Hits: I didn’t notice any. I was too spaced out to notice anything around me. I had to concentrate to even focus on the things I was considering buying. I was aware of the sound of some machine vibrating in the distance, but everything else was foggy.
I want to double the dose and see what happens!
Hmm…could explain something. I used to use p102 with IS at work. I got fired from that job. I wonder if I was spacing out at work without realizing it. That would make a bit of sense.