The Scent of Eros: Mysteries of Odor in Human Sexuality

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Product Description Scientists have long known that odors and subliminal scents - sex attractants or pheromones - influence how animals develop, mate, bond, and nurture their offspring. Recently, scientists have discovered that human animals are no exception. Odors, explain the authors, can accelerate puberty, control women's menstrual cycles, and even influence sexual orientation. They help us tell lovers and family members from strangers and let mothers and infants bond. Odors affect how often we have sex, and with whom. They influence how the brain develops, what we remember, and how we learn. Odors are the spice of life. Grounded in solid scientific research, yet maintaining an easy-to-read style, The Scent of Eros is an engrossing read on a whole new world under our noses! From the Publisher The Scent of Eros is an excellent source for easy-to-read, yet scientifically supported, information about human pheromones and their influence on behavior. It has been professionally reviewed by respected authors from various scientific disciplines, and by non-scientists as well. Here a a few examples of these reviews: "This is science at its best, with adventure, ideas, and lots of facts... You will never look at your lover or your family the same way again." --Helen Fisher, Ph.D., author of "The Anatomy of Love" "This book examines odors and subliminal scents (termed sex attractants or pheromones), and how they influence numerous aspects of our sexuality and sexual behavior. While presenting important and complex research, the book is accessible to the general reader and makes science applicable to daily life." --(1996) SIECUS Report 24:3 "Kohl and Francoeur lead us on a treasure hunt through history, literature, and scientific data - providing clues to what today's human mating patterns have in common with moths, marmosets, minotaurs, and even the serpent in the Garden of Eden." --Gina Ogden, Ph.D., author of Women Who Love Sex" "A challenging and original work at the cutting edge of sexual science - innovative, quirky, speculative, and solid thinking all at once. Kohl and Francoeur's thesis, that odor plays a far larger role in human sexuality than hitherto imagined, will give both lay and professional readers much to ponder about. It's also fascinating for showing how science is actually done, not by oracular statements from on high, but by leaps of imagination about topics we thought we had completely comprehended." --Timothy Perper, Ph.D., author of "Sex Signals: the Biology of Love" About the Author James Vaughn Kohl is a clinical laboratory scientist who has devoted more than twelve years to researching the relationship between odors and sexual behavior. He is a respected expert on the topic of human pheromones, and has been interviewed for numerous articles, television, and radio programs about human sexuality. Kohl is a member of, and has presented to: Association for Chemoreception Sciences, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, International Society for Human Ethology, Human Behavior and Evolution Society, and American Mensa. Robert T. Francoeur, Ph.D., is a professor of human sexuality at Fairleigh Dickinson and New York Universities, and has served as a visiting professor at 14 universities. He has authored or edited 30 books. Many of these, such as "Becoming a Sexual Person" (college textbook), "Taking Sides" (college reader), and the "International Encyclopedia of Sexuality" (reference book for professionals), were designed to meet the needs of different audiences. Dr. Francoeur also has published books like "Hot and Cool Sex," for the general population and has contributed to more than 77 books edited by others. In addition, he has written more than 120 articles for popular magazines. Dr. Francoeur served as the president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Eastern Region, and he recently received their prestigious Public Service award.