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Women More Sensitive to Stinkiness Than Men

DearSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:30:19 -0700

Well, I could have told you that based on purely anecdotal evidence (i.e., growing up with a teenage brother), but now I've got the scientists to back me up. According to a new study out of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, women are far more adept than men at cutting through fancy colognes to detect a dude's scent.

Apparently, men and women are equally skilled at detecting stink, but women aren't as easily fooled by cover-ups:

Underarm odors alone smelled equally strong to women and men. But when fragrances were introduced, only two of 32 fragrances blocked underarm odor when women were doing the sniffing, compared with 19 fragrances that blocked the odor for men.

The scientists surmise that women are better at detecting "biologically relevant" information - perhaps whether he's in the mood or sweating out pheromones. So does that mean BO can help you pick a sig-o?

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Do You Believe in Pheromones?

DearSugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:00:46 -0800

Some guys seem to exude sex, a trait often attributed to pheromones, the chemical signals that people supposedly emit when they're in the mood. But turns out, scientists have never been able to find evidence of such pheromones in humans.

In an essay published in the journal Nature, scientists say they haven't pinned down so-called "releaser pheromones" in humans, which would trigger sexual desire. They have, however, found evidence of "primer pheromones" related to physical reactions. Here's more:

Scientists have observed what they think are the effects of human primer pheromones, including studies showing that some compound in the extract from a woman's armpit can cause menstrual cycles of nearby women to sync up. And a recent study found that women can smell a guy's sexual intentions. . . . But without any actual chemicals identified as pheromones, scientists can't test effects on humans, so the jury is out as to whether we communicate via pheromones.

OK, first of all: How cool is it that they may have proven that menstrual-cycle syncing actually happens?! I thought that was just a myth. That makes me wonder if the sexual pheromones thing is also a myth or if maybe it's just not proven yet. What do you think?

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His Sweat Tells a Woman He's "In the Mood"!

DearSugar — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

I've heard that some women love how their man smells after he works out, and it turns out that musty aroma might be telling you more than you think. According to a recent study, the scent of a man's perspiration can subconsciously tell a woman that he's "in the mood."

Researchers in this study asked 20 heterosexual men to stop wearing antiperspirant and other scented products for a few days. Then (this is a funny image!) they asked the men to put pads in their armpits while they watched pornographic movies so the scientists could gather their sweat. Afterward, they were asked to place pads under their armpits so sweat could be collected when they weren't aroused. Nineteen brave women's brains were scanned as they sniffed these pads and lo and behold, their brains reacted to the sweat produced when the guys were turned on. I guess we have a little animal instinct in us after all!

What do you think? Are you turned on by your man's sweat when he's aroused?

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Cuddling With Clothes?

DearSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800

One of my friends recently told me that when her husband is out of town, she sleeps with one of his old t-shirts so she can snuggle with something that smells like him. It keeps the loneliness at bay and although it sounds a little childish, she's not alone. Researchers reported that as many as three-quarters of women admit they cuddle with clothing worn by their significant other when he or she is away. And get this - two-thirds of men do the same thing!

Can you relate? Do you embrace clothes worn by your lover when you're apart?

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Dear Poll: Do You Like Him Freshly Showered or Au Naturale?

DearSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0700

I’m assuming we’re all fans of hygiene here, especially in regards to those around us, so I'm sure none us are too keen on a boy who only saves showers for special occasions. That said, there can be something particularly hot about a guy when you catch him just before he bathes. His own musk can be pretty amazing - it’s got to be the pheromones! On the other hand, good-smelling cologne and aftershave can be incredibly sexy, too. Obviously I’m torn, so which do you prefer?

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Dear Poll: Is It Taboo to Recycle Your Ex's Cologne?

DearSugar — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:00:00 -0700

It looks like I am not alone when it comes to having a strong connection to remembering scents on a man - thank you for sharing all your favorite smells! Now let me ask you this. If you grew to really like a specific scent, but your ex boyfriend wore it, do you think it's taboo to buy the same cologne or after shave for your new boyfriend?

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Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Scent on Him?

DearSugar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:00:00 -0700

Since scent is one of the strongest senses tied to memory, it's no wonder women pay such close attention to the way their man smells. If I'm walking down the street and pick up the scent of an old boyfriend, I am immediately reminded of him and past memories. With that said, I can also easily recognize the smell of my boyfriend, or my dad, or even my brother, so ladies, if you have the same connection with scents as I do, do tell, what's your favorite scent on the man you love?

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Do Tell: What Scents Put You in the Mood?

FitSugar — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800

The power of scent is indescribably strong. A simple whiff can bring back memories of a special moment or person in your life. Smells can also affect your dreams while you sleep, and the unique way a person smells may play a part in who you choose for a mate. It may also interest you to know that a woman's sense of smell is actually stronger than a man's, especially during the time she ovulates.

Certain scents may also have a way of getting you excited. Maybe it's the sweet aroma of clean skin (or sweaty skin for that matter!) or his freshly washed hair that gets you going. Whatever it is, do tell, what scents put you in the mood for love?

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Product of the Day: Melon Scented Panties

GiggleSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:02:00 -0700

Wouldn't the scent of melon scented panties be more appropriate for a bra? I'm just sayin'...(Thanks, Jezebel!)

Product of the Day: BLT-Scented Candles

GiggleSugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:00:00 -0700

I'm beginning to sense a pattern here. Add bacon to an incongruous product and create some controversy. Take these BLT-scented candles here--please. (The biggest mystery for me is the following set of equivalences they make on their website: "Bacon = Freedom, Lettuce = Love, Tomato = Passion." None of it really makes sense but bacon and freedom?! Love, maybe...