The Science of Pheromones: How men can enhance natural attraction markers.

Summary

This script delves into the complex world of human pheromones, explaining how they operate on a subconscious level to influence attraction and behavior. It outlines four key pheromones—Androstenone, Androstenol, Androsterone, and Androstadienone—and their effects on mood, perception, and social interaction. The discussion also touches on the role of testosterone, the influence of menstrual cycles on pheromone sensitivity, and the importance of the vomeronasal organ (VNO) in pheromone detection. Practical advice is given on enhancing pheromone production through lifestyle, diet, and exercise, emphasizing the significance of these chemical signals in social dynamics.

Takeaways

• 🧬 There are four primary mechanisms of subconscious attraction related to pheromones, which play distinct roles in human behavior and attraction.
• 💪 Testosterone significantly influences the production and effectiveness of certain pheromones, particularly those linked to male attractiveness and social behaviors.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Androstenone, derived from testosterone, is the most studied pheromone and is associated with dominance, aggression, and sexual attraction.
• 🤝 Androstenol, known as the 'icebreaker' pheromone, makes men seem more approachable, confident, and friendly, enhancing social interactions.
• 🦸‍♂️ Androsterone is linked to masculinity and dominance, signaling strength, virility, and attractiveness, potentially influencing perceptions of health and fertility.
• 🌟 Androstadienone is a favorite due to its effects on mood, emotional states, and physiological responses, and it's believed to play a role in sexual attraction and social communication.
• 👃 The Vomeronasal organ (VNO) in humans is debated for its role in pheromone detection, with some research suggesting the main olfactory system is more responsible.
• 💧 The quality of sweat, influenced by diet, hydration, and lifestyle, can affect pheromone presence and should be managed strategically for optimal attraction.
• 💤 Adequate sleep and certain supplements can support testosterone levels, which in turn can affect pheromone production.
• 🥦 Consuming foods rich in zinc and other nutrients can potentially improve natural scent and pheromone effectiveness.
• 🚫 Sexual exhaustion can reduce testosterone levels and pheromone expression, suggesting moderation in sexual activity to maintain attraction signals.

Q & A

What are the four different mechanisms of subconscious attraction mentioned in the script?

The script discusses four mechanisms of subconscious attraction related to pheromones: androstenone, androstenol, androsterone, and androsterone (Andro diione).

How does testosterone influence pheromone production and secretion?

Testosterone enhances neuronal responsiveness to pheromones, suggesting a biological mechanism for increased pheromone production in men with higher levels of testosterone.

What is androstenone and how does it affect human behavior?

Androstenone is a steroidal pheromone derived from testosterone, primarily located in male sweat, urine, and saliva. It can influence perceptions of attraction, social dominance, and may convey signals of masculine behavior and assertiveness.

What is the significance of androstenol in social interactions?

Androstenol, also known as the 'Icebreaker pheromone,' makes men appear more approachable, confident, and friendly, potentially enhancing social cohesion and attractiveness.

How does androsterone signal masculinity and dominance?

Androsterone is associated with masculinity and dominance, believed to convey signals of strength and virility, and can influence perceptions of attractiveness and reproductive fitness.

What are the effects of androsterone (Andro diione) on mood and physiology?

Andro diione can influence mood and emotional states, increase perceived attractiveness, and affect physiological responses like heart rate and cortisol levels in women. It also plays a role in sexual attraction and social communication.

What is the role of the VMO (Von nasal organ) in detecting pheromones in humans?

The VMO is less clear in its function for humans compared to animals. While humans do have a VMO, it lacks sensory neurons and fibers, suggesting that the main olfactory system is responsible for detecting and responding to pheromones.

How can one optimize the production of pheromones?

Optimizing pheromone production involves activities that promote sweating, maintaining good sleep hygiene, and consuming foods and supplements that support testosterone levels, such as zinc, boron, ashwaganda, and foods like celery and truffles.

What is the impact of sexual exhaustion on pheromone production?

Sexual exhaustion can lead to high levels of prolactin, inhibiting further sexual activity and reducing testosterone levels. This hormonal shift can decrease androgen receptor expression and density, potentially reducing pheromone production.

How does the quality of sweat influence pheromone effectiveness?

The quality of sweat, influenced by factors like diet, hydration, and exposure to chemicals, can affect the effectiveness of pheromones. This can determine whether one should wash off sweat or keep it on for longer periods to maximize pheromone impact.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 Understanding Subconscious Attraction

The paragraph discusses the concept of subconscious attraction, highlighting the presence of four distinct mechanisms that influence attraction on an endocrine level. It emphasizes that these mechanisms often go unnoticed by the self-improvement community. The speaker intends to delve into each mechanism, focusing on pheromones and their roles in human attraction. The paragraph introduces the idea that pheromones can vary in potency and influence, and that individual differences in sensitivity to these pheromones can affect attraction. It sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the role of androgen-related compounds, particularly testosterone, in pheromone production and its impact on social and sexual behavior.

05:01

🔬 The Role of Androgens in Pheromone Attraction

This section delves into the role of androgens, specifically testosterone, in pheromone production and attraction. Androgens are hormones that influence male traits and reproductive activity. The primary androgen, testosterone, is linked to the production of certain pheromones that can affect social and sexual behavior. The paragraph introduces androstenone, a steroidal pheromone derived from testosterone, which is found in higher concentrations in male sweat, urine, and saliva post-puberty. The sensitivity to androstenone varies due to genetic differences in olfactory receptors. Its effects on mood, perception, and social dominance are discussed, along with its potential to enhance sexual attraction and convey signals of masculinity and dominance.

10:01

🌱 Exploring the Impact of Pheromones on Social Dynamics

The paragraph continues the discussion on pheromones, focusing on androstenol, known as the 'Icebreaker pheromone' due to its effects on social interactions. It makes men appear more approachable, confident, and friendly, potentially enhancing social confidence and ease in social environments. Androstenol is associated with health, youthfulness, and social cohesion. The paragraph also covers androsterone, which is linked to masculinity, dominance, and perceived attractiveness, signaling health and reproductive fitness. Lastly, androsterone is highlighted, a pheromone that influences mood, emotional states, and is believed to play a role in sexual attraction and social communication, with effects on physiological responses and cognitive function in women.

15:03

🧠 The VMO and Human Pheromone Detection

This section discusses the Von nasal organ (VMO), also known as Jacobson's organ, and its role in pheromone detection. While the VMO is crucial for animals, its function in humans is less clear due to the lack of sensory neurons and fibers necessary for signal transmission to the brain. The paragraph suggests that the main olfactory system, rather than the VMO, is responsible for detecting pheromones in humans. It also touches on the optimization of pheromone production through activities that promote sweating, quality of sweat influenced by diet and lifestyle, and the importance of sleep and supplementation for hormone production. The paragraph concludes with a note on sexual exhaustion and its impact on pheromone signaling and reproductive behavior.

Keywords

💡Subconscious Attraction

Subconscious attraction refers to the automatic and involuntary influences that affect our preferences and behaviors towards others, often without our conscious awareness. In the video, it is discussed as one of the four mechanisms of attraction that our body operates at on an endocrine level, highlighting how certain pheromones can affect social and sexual behavior without us realizing it.

💡Pheromones

Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released by animals, including humans, that can affect the behavior or physiology of others of the same species. The video delves into various types of human pheromones, such as androstenone, androstenol, androsterone, and androsterone, explaining their distinct roles in influencing attraction, mood, and social interactions.

💡Androgens

Androgens are a group of hormones that play a significant role in the development of male characteristics, particularly those related to reproduction. The video explains that many well-studied human pheromones are androgen-related compounds, with testosterone being the primary androgen. It is suggested that men with higher baseline testosterone levels may produce more certain pheromones, which can affect social and sexual behavior.

💡Androstenone

Androstenone is a steroidal pheromone derived from testosterone and is one of the most studied pheromones in humans. The video describes it as primarily located in male sweat, urine, and saliva, and it is associated with dominance, aggression, and sexual attraction. It varies in perception among individuals due to genetic differences in olfactory receptors.

💡Androstenol

Androstenol is another steroidal pheromone that the video refers to as the 'Icebreaker pheromone' due to its effects on social interactions and perceptions. It is believed to make men appear more approachable, confident, and friendly, which can lead to increased social confidence and ease in social environments.

💡Androsterone

Androsterone is associated with masculinity and dominance, and it is believed to convey signals of strength and virility. The video suggests that this pheromone can influence perceptions of attractiveness, with women finding men emitting higher levels of this pheromone to be more attractive, signaling health and reproductive fitness.

💡Androdiione

Androdiione, also known as androsterone, is a derivative of testosterone found in higher concentrations in sweat, particularly in the apocrine glands. The video highlights its role in influencing mood and emotional states, with women exposed to this pheromone reporting feelings of calm and relaxation. It is also believed to play a role in sexual attraction and social communication.

💡Von Nasal Organ (VNO)

The Von nasal organ, also known as the Jacobson's organ, is a structure located in the nasal septum of humans. The video discusses the debate around its functionality in humans, as it lacks sensory neurons and fibers necessary for transmitting information to the brain. While it is well-established in animals for detecting pheromones, its role in human pheromone detection is less clear.

💡Testosterone

Testosterone is a hormone and androgen that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics. The video emphasizes its role in pheromone production and secretion, suggesting that testosterone can enhance neuronal responsiveness to pheromones, thereby influencing the production of certain pheromones associated with male attractiveness and social behaviors.

💡Genetic Variation

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals of the same species. In the context of the video, it is mentioned that genetic differences in olfactory receptors can affect an individual's ability to detect certain pheromones, such as androstenone, leading to varied perceptions of the scent as pleasant, unpleasant, or undetectable.

Highlights

There are four different mechanisms of subconscious attraction that our body operates at on an endocrine level.

Androgen related compounds, such as testosterone, play a significant role in male traits and reproductive activity.

Testosterone can enhance neuronal responsiveness to pheromones, suggesting a biological mechanism for increased pheromone production in men with higher testosterone levels.

Androstenone is a steroidal pheromone derived from testosterone and is associated with social dominance and sexual attraction.

Genetic differences in olfactory receptors can affect an individual's ability to detect androstenone.

Androstenol, known as the 'icebreaker pheromone,' enhances social interactions and makes men appear more approachable and confident.

Androsterone is associated with masculinity and dominance, conveying signals of strength and virility.

Androdiione is a derivative of testosterone that influences mood, emotional states, and is believed to play a role in sexual attraction and social communication.

The Von nasal organ (VNO) in humans is less clear in its function for detecting pheromones compared to its role in animals.

The main olfactory system, rather than the VNO, is responsible for detecting and responding to pheromones in humans.

Activities that promote sweating can contain derivatives of androgenic pheromones and may also help detoxify the body.

The quality of sweat is influenced by factors such as diet, hydration, and exposure to chemicals, which can affect the presence of pheromones.

Getting 7-8 hours of sleep and proper supplementation can help optimize hormone production, including pheromones.

Certain foods like celery, parsnips, truffles, and zinc-rich foods are believed to potentially improve natural scent and pheromone production.

Sexual exhaustion can lead to hormonal shifts that inhibit further sexual activity and reduce testosterone levels, affecting pheromone production.

Transcripts

there has always existed more than one

level of attraction or conscious

attraction as I like to call it in fact

there are four different mechanisms of

subconscious attraction our body

operates at on a endocrine level now

much of this does go unnoticed by the

larger

self-improvement competence Community we

will discuss each one of them in detail

ending with what I believe is the most

potent one of all and my personal

favorite plus the methods which you can

use in order to fully realize their

potential effects because each one of

these pheromones has a distinct role and

influence in our body and environment

some are unique to the individual some

are more potent and more powerful than

others but what is also interesting to

note is it has been scientifically

recorded that not all pheromones have an

equal effect on uh the woman in fact the

type of woman that you're in proximity

to will have a equal importance to the

reaction that you might or might not get

I will explain this shortly first things

first one of the initial holistic ways

to recognize the level in which you were

optimizing your subconscious attraction

or pheromones is by recognizing the

rubric under which they fall so many of

the well-studied human pheromones are

Androgen related compounds so these are

essentially a group of hormones that

play a role in male traits and

particularly reproductive activity the

primary Androgen being the adored

testosterone but there are other notable

androgens as well however research does

indicate that men with higher Baseline

testosterone levels May produce more of

certain phermones which can affect

social and sexual behavior

testosterone's role in pheromone

production and secretion is supported by

studies showing that testosterone can

enhance neuronal responsiveness to

pheromone suggesting a biological

mechanism for increas Fone production in

men with higher levels of testosterone

so there is strong evidence that

testosterone level significantly

influence the production and

effectiveness of certain pheromones

particularly particularly those

associated with male attractiveness and

social behaviors however the significant

question in finding this knowledge is

well which pheromones in particular does

testosterone influence and how does it

do this then we'll discuss the method of

increasing their potency so let's begin

with the first level and mechanism of

human pheromone attraction starting off

at number one we have androstenone

androstenone is a steroidal pheromone

that is derived from you guessed it

testosterone it's actually one of the

most studied and well-known feromon

pheromones pardon me in humans and has

garnered significant interest due to its

potential role in influencing human

behavior and attraction it is primarily

located ated in male sweat urine and

saliva and it is produced in higher

concentrations by men particularly after

puberty when T levels are on the rise

the apren glands which are located in

the armet and the genital region are

primarily responsible for the secretion

of this particular pheromone and these

glands become more active during puberty

and are influenced by these hormonal

changes now not everyone can detect this

pheromone it's Perfection uh per pardon

me does vary between particular

individuals this is due to a genetic

difference in the old factory receptors

which pick up the pheromones uh we'll

talk about the VMO a little bit later

some people find the scent either

Pleasant or musky and some people can

actually perceive this to be unpleasant

and uh sweaty and some can't detect it

whatsoever what is uh however something

more tangible the genetic variation is

menstration so we're all aware that

androstenone is often marked as a

pheromone that can enhance sexual

attraction some studies suggest that it

can influence perceptions of Attraction

and social dominance women's reaction to

androstenone can vary depending on their

menstrual cycle with some studies

suggesting that increased sensitivity

happens during the peak levels of

ovulation now androstenone is um

associated with uh dominance with

aggression in some animal studies it's

shown to influence the social hierarchy

as you know which individual perceived

the alpha so to speak uh in humans it

may convey signals of more uh masculine

Behavior dominance assertiveness

something like that exposure to

androstenone can affect your mood your

perception for instance it's been shown

to influence the brain activity and

emotional

responsiveness although the effects can

you know be subtle and Vary between

individuals so the kind of you know

holistic key features of this pheromone

is first and foremost the most studied

pheromone in sexual attraction the smell

can be either Pleasant musky or

unpleasant and sweaty depending on the

genetic variant of the individual who is

picking up the pheromones but the key

marker is of social dominance

assertiveness and also mating preference

and we can also talk about influence on

mood perception and emotional

responsiveness now the second pheromone

is going to be androstenol which is

another steroidal hormone uh pheromone

pardon me is often remarked as the

Icebreaker pheromone due to its effects

on social interactions and perception

unlike the previous pheromone it makes

men appear more approachable more

confident and uh more friendly it's

thought to make men seem more healthier

and Youthful and the perception can lead

to increased social confidence and

increased uh ease in these kinds of

interactions the phrase coming to mind

is a kind of glow or Aura there's just

something about that man a a natural

Charisma let's say this is what people

are interpreting or interpreting on a

pheromonal level when these ideas come

to mind now exposure to androstenol can

positively influence mood and increase

perceptions of attractiveness is also

associated with enhancing feelings of

relaxation and friendliness making

social environments more pleasant now

from a more evolutionary standpoint

pheromones like andreo have been

developed to facilitate social cohesion

and M success by enhancing perceptions

of health and vitality so what

essentially distinguishes androstanol is

confidence and youthfulness markers

inviting Aura and relaxation that kind

of parasympathetic response perceptions

of attractiveness and social cohesion

and attractiveness I believe we

mentioned or didn't mention now the

third is androsterone all these

pheromones they sound very very similar

and it's difficult for me so this one is

associated with masculinity and

dominance and believed to convey signals

of strength and virility there's also

evidence to suggest that this pheromone

can influence perceptions of

attractiveness women finding you know

men emitting higher levels of this

pheromone to be perceived as more

attractive it signals health and

reproductive Fitness in essence the

association with this pheromone is the

promise of guaranteed fertility and the

prospect of healthy children that they

can reproduce with these men now

exposure to androsterone can positively

influence mood and self-confidence and

make individuals feel more assertive and

self- assured especially in Social

contexts I like to think of this as

sexual masculine power uh dominance

sexual attraction virility and fertility

masculine Vigor and self assurance now

my personal favorite for a number of

reasons we have andrine or Andro diione

is another derivative of testosterone

found in higher concentrations typically

in sweat particularly in the aican

glands in the armpits and the genitals

and it's also present in seen and saliva

so several studies have indicated that

Andro diione can influence mood and

emotional states women exposed to this

pheromone have reported feelings of uh

calm of relaxation and overall better

mood and also negating negative emotions

anxiety depression things like that it's

also believed to play a role in sexual

attraction and social communication some

research suggesting that it can increase

perceived attractiveness and improve

social interactions particularly between

men and between women but what's really

interesting to note for me and why it's

among my favorites is it's been shown to

have tangible effects on physiological

responses for example it can increase

heart rate it can alter skin conductance

and it can also influence cortisol

levels in women additionally it's shown

viability as a mood and cognitive

enhancer so so women exposed to Andrew

Ste D during task requiring

concentration or emotional regulation

typically performed better and had

better focus neuroimaging Studies have

shown that Andro diione can activate

areas of the brain associated with

social and cognitive and emotional

processing and these effects are more

pronounced in women which suggests that

there is a sex specific response women

particularly are sensitive to this

pheromone now with it role in sexual

attraction it signals genetic thickness

and reproductive health and it can also

help synchronized menstrual cycles and

influence male selection Beyond sexual

attraction it's also shown some evidence

in Social bonding and improved

interpersonal relationships by enhancing

mood and overall emotional concentration

so let's tally it up promotes positive

mood and mitigates negative emotion

increased perceived attraction

influences physiological responses in

women enhance cognition and focus in

women signals uh sexual Fitness

reproductive Health Rel fertility and

promotes emotional and social bonding so

I believe it kind of is an amalgamation

of all the former points and combines

them into one of the most potent

pheromones out there now I I mentioned

previously about the VMO so if we're

talking about pheromones we have to talk

about the VMO so this is known as the

Von nasal organ VMO some people call

this the Jacobson's organ I believe and

it's a structure located in the anterior

inferior portion of of the nasal septum

in humans it consists of this uh blind

sack with a duct opening anteriorly and

supplied with a rich vascular and

glandular Network so basically here's

here's the debate so well established

that for Animals uh detecting pheromones

the VMO is kind of the king for picking

up these signals but for humans it's

kind of less clear the problem is that

while we do have a vno the vno lacks

Sensory neurons and fibers which are

crucial for transmitting that

information to the brain and US picking

it up which suggests that it doesn't

have any function for us many

researchers actually consider the human

VM uh vno to be a vestigal organ meaning

it's an organ that we've we've inherited

uh but it's a it's a relic it doesn't

have any function it's like the human

appendix it doesn't doesn't function

anymore but here's the thing the

research actually indicates that in

humans the main o factory system

rather than the vno is responsible for

detecting and responding to hormones

like andrin diione and other pheromones

they actually conducted a study on pigs

which is kind of the closest human model

um no offense to us and they find that

when they blocked the V they were still

sensitive to pheromone so it's the old

factory senses that are detecting these

and to be honest all the previous

studies wouldn't work if um we weren't

sensitive to these to these pheromones

now it's really befuddling to me how

little people are receptive to these

very real and potent chemical messages

that can have so much Social influence

but they they they they also don't know

how to optimize them how to promote more

of them now some of these you will have

heard of but some of these you

definitely would have so there's there's

some nuances uh even in the familiar

ones so patience is necessary for you to

kind of benefit from these fruits so

first and foremost we're going to talk

about activities that promote sweating

so increase sweat produ are going to

contain all these derivatives of the

aention pheromones it's also going to

help detoxify the body it's going to

help clean the pores it's going to uh

potentially make these pheromones

stronger as well of course additional

exercise is going to be uh beneficial

for testosterone levels which they're

all derivatives from but here's the

Nuance the quality of your sweat is not

uniform amongst all people it's actually

a multi factorial equation so quality of

your food the frequency in which you eat

um your hydration levels and exposure to

certain chemicals and other lifestyle

factors are going to influence the

quality of your sweat so considering the

quality of sweat you have on your body

is also going to dictate whether or not

you wash it off or if you keep it on for

longer if you bathe if you use

deodorant uh if you get my meaning here

so you can kind of be tactical in this

way when talking about the endocrine

system and optimizing hormone production

uh particularly pheromones we have to

talk about getting that 7 to8 hours of

sleep use blackout curtains use cold

room temperature use weighted blankets

use your magnesium before you go to

sleep meditate and you'll be golden of

course additional supplementation like

zinc Boron ashwaganda F DOA gin sink is

all going to help with testosterone

levels which could also potentially

affect fent production I would also

Merit foods like celery parsnips

Truffles and they're all believed to

potentially improve natural scent uh

zinc related food oysters shellfish

wheat germ chicken eggs milk all very

very important to have in your diet and

the last point is a significant one once

you make the associations with

pheromones being derivatives of the uh

the Androgen family so the research on

male rats indicates that sexual

exhaustion induced by multiple

ejaculations lead to high levels of

circulating levels of of um prolactin

and this hormonal shift can inhibit

further sexual activity and reduce

testosterone levels uh during sexual

exhaustion Androgen receptor expression

and density decreases and estrogen

receptors begin to go up and um you know

this is all associated with uh sexual

behavior particularly the hypothalamus

it would further make sense that if you

think about you know what is the

function of pheromones what are they

they really doing in your body well

they're supposed to signal to the

opposite sex that you are fertile that

you can reproduce that you want to mate

and have Offspring

ejaculation signals the antithesis in

that capacity it suggests you've already

done this and that the task of

reproduction has been completed

therefore the last thing on its mind in

this state is to

upregulate I need to find another mate

cuz you've already done that basically

in short if you want to attract women

stop tricking your body into thinking

that you already have because you blunt

its natural powers and these are not

theories they're facts speak soon