HLSC 2P50 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Neotantra, Androstenol, Graham Cracker
1 Feb 2016
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Can have activating effects on behaviour (sex drive) Need specialized parts of cells (receptors) for them to have effect. The bruce effect (miscarriage) new male, because of his new smell/pheromones (allows her to reproductively available again) But some evidence : pheromone organ (vomeronasal organ) controversial (if exist, does it function) +cranial nerve zero : isolated androstenol (in underarm sweat; apocrine glands, ovulation effect? (veith et al 1984) Menstrual cycle and time with men and sex monitored. No effect of intercourse: shorter and more consistent cycle when men around, androstenol and social interaction (cowley & brooksbank, 1991) Some men and women sleep with vials (androstenol) under nose. Come into lab late morning; fill out questionnaires. Andro" women: synthesized female pheromone study (mccoy & pitino, 2002) Added to perfume, some women received, some women control. But not more masturbation, not having an effect on her sexual interest (making her more attractive to her partners)
