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.
Runtime
60 min
Subjects
- Sexual ethics (20)
- Heredity (95)
- Interpersonal relations (422)
- Interpersonal attraction (54)
- Sex (Psychology) (54)
- Reproduction (175)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2012], c1985
Database
Films on Demand
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