Whatattracts you to the opposite sex?
Whatmakes a guy and a girl fall in love?
Isit the way they look?
Thingsthey have in common?
Aspecial connection?
Oris it the way they smell to each other?
Actually,the way you smell plays an important part in the mating game. It is true in theanimal world. Like it or not, it is also true among people.
Everheard about pheromones?
Thatis the secret of sexual attraction.
Inthe animal world, pheromones attract member the opposite sex irresistably whenthe animal is in heat. Think about the female cat who attracts male cats indroves, who fight over her when she is in heat.
Amonginsects, a starving cockroach on the verge of dying from hunger would ratherfollow the source of pheromones with the hope of mating, rather than go for thefood that would save his life.
Humansare not spared from the effects of pheromones either. That fuzzy feeling awoman gets near the presence of her special guy could well be due topheromones. Likewise, men are attracted to a woman, by her looks, herpersonality, and the pheromones she produces.
Everyonehas a million apocrine glands whose sole function is to produce a smell. Theseonly become active upon puberty. Upon sexual maturity. A sex scent, if youwill.
Didyou know that in certain parts of the world, during village dances, girls wouldhold slices of apple in their armpits while they dance. Then, they would offerthe sweat soaked apples to the guys they fancy.
Perfumesas we know them were first used by Egyptians to embalm the dead bodies ofmummies. Later, perfumes were used before sex. To get both parties in a moreromantic mood.
Jasmine,patchouli, sandalwood, rose, ylang ylang and a number of other aromatherapyoils used in perfumery are known for their aphrodisiac properties.
Iremember reading an amusing incident about a guy who used sandalwood as a sorethroat remedy. It has an interesting side effect. It increased his libidosignificantly. That means sandalwood perfumes do make you sexier.
Patchoulihas a sweet, very strong, musky scent that is considered very sexy. On its own,it is the kind of scent you either love or hate, as it can be overpowering, butwhen blended into a perfume with other notes, it gives the perfume a sexier feel.
Ylangylang has a strong, womanly scent. Ylang ylang can be overpowering but whenused lightly or in blends, it is said to put one in a romantic mood. Ylangylang perfumes are ideal for that romantic night out.
Jasmineperfume has a very sensual fragrance. Jasmine essential oil itself exerts aneffect on a female hormones. It is used in aromatherapy to balance hormones andto boost confidence. Jasmine is popular in perfumes as it has a strongerogenous effect on people.
Thenthere is musk which on its own is a potent masculine scent. With other scents,it might be barely detectable yet it gives the perfume bouquet an air ofmystery. Even the lightest, most flowery perfumes contain a trace of musk.
Perfumesare often used like pheromones, for that aphrodisiac effect. Look at all theperfume ads. They usually center around romance, or seduction.
Goinga step further, perfumes also make you feel good about yourself. Many women buyperfumes for the sheer beauty of the fragrances. Perfumes can make you smell wonderful.They can make your shower a luxurious experience. You set out to face theworld, knowing you smell simply fabulous and that gives you that confidencewhich is really sexy.
ByJanice Wee
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