Good point Tisha, free will and intelligence play a stronger role than any pheromone. I really think this affect is completely unconscious to the woman. I dont think it causes any sort of conscious reasoning about why the man is a good choice. I think the cause is some sort of evolutionary imperative that is in conflict with our ideals in todays society. I think women are unaware of this influence. I know that is a frightening thought. I think if women were conscious of the the pheromones and their meaning, many would actually be consciously repulsed instead of attracted. When women are affected by these “social proof” pheromones, I dont think it signals any conscious warning that this man is a player.
However, I have big doubts it is simply copulins that cause the reaction from women.. I have read the reports from men experimenting with copulins, and the effect is not the same. I really think something else is going on here.
Check out this thread illustrating the difference between synthetic copulins and actual sexual activity. There is a big difference in the affect.
Copulins on a man: difference between ‘naturally-sourced’ as opposed to synthetic