The Science of Sexual Attraction

Description

This film looks at ways in which scientists have been investigating attraction between the sexes. New studies are beginning to discover that there is a science behind sex appeal. Biochemical odors, face shape, and voice pitch are among the surprising factors that have a powerful influence on the choice of a mate. Researchers have found that when women are ovulating, they produce copulins, a group of female pheromones with a scent that attracts men. The researchers believe that when a man is exposed to copulins, his testosterone level rises. This causes him to secrete androstenone, a male pheromone with a scent that repels women who aren't ovulating.

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60 min

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Date of Publication

[2012], c1985

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