Pheromones and Attraction- I'm a Believer!
It's no secret that Spring is a time for love and romance. I'm not a scientist. However, I am starting to believe in these pheromones that I have read about. Really!
As some of you may know, I took up Jiu Jitsu about a month ago and really enjoy it! Now, like most combat sports, my Jiu Jitsu class is male-dominated. Some of them are older than me, others younger. In general, I like to grapple with people who are close in age. A few weeks ago, I was partnered up with a very attractive guy in my class who, to my delight, smells intoxicating. In fact, I even informed him of this. It turns out that he doesn't wear anything heavily scented or cologne- he naturally just smells that awesome. Needless to say, that got a bit distracting.
Olfactory communication plays a huge role in how animals, including humans, interact with each other. Smell is one of the most important things in determining whether or not someone will date you. In fact, it trumps both looks and personality. Smell makes us think someone is better look than they really are. For example, Las Vegas casinos have been pumping fragrance into the air for years to get people to stay longer and spend more money.
