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Basson's model states that emotional intimacy with a partner can lead to sexual arousal through physical contact (tactile sense). Bancroft et al. developed the dual-control (excitation/inhibition) … read more

Non-human mammals and non-mammal animal species possess a tissue called the vomeronasal organ (VNO), which is located in the nasal cavity, that detects pheromones. Humans have a VNO at birth but … read more

Studies have shown that female participants experienced increased positive-stimulated mood and reduced negative mood after exposure to male axillary extracts or purified androstadienone. The effect … read more

Have you ever felt an immediate connection to another person, or been inexplicably drawn to someone from across the room? It may sound like a fanciful notion, but it could be due to pheromones. Pherom … read more

Animals secrete pheromones, which are substances that elicit specific reactions in other members of the same species. There are four categories of pheromones: releaser, signaler, modulator and pri … read more