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Thanks for your thoughts on the SOE.

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You\'re welcome; I appreciate the thoroughness of your posts.

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Last night, I put some on the inner seam of a garment left hung in a

bathroom, and I just checked - the original fresh scent is still there and seems almost fully intact, and is still

really nice, btw. It\'s very similar to a melon/cucumber scented body lotion I bought specifically for the scent

and wear very often.

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Thanks for trying this, despite my initial

concerns. I could have tried the same thing, but I\'m sure my bias would have influenced any report. Of interest

is that a co-worker also compared SoE/w to a cucumber body spray (Avon, I think) and noticed some likeable

similarity.

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However, the allergies associated

with CFIDS stayed and I still take several prescription medicines on an ongoing basis. I suppose it\'s possible

that either or both may contribute to the odor problem.

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Indeed,

there are many neuronal systems involved that feedback on the primary neuronal system (gonadotropin releasing

hormone) that modulates the influence of pheromones, and most likely some consciously perceived odors as well. This

partially explains why medication that influences these other neuronal systems have sexual side effects. But the

same medications, and feedback from neuronal systems, modulates aspects of the immune system.
Both in human and

non-human animal studies, the influence of the immune system on odor production and perception is becomming more

evident. (Colleague, Teresa Binstock, has published an immune system theory of homosexuality, for example) Stuff

like being able to sniff out differences in tissue type (MHC/HLA diversity) obviously influences partner choice.



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I don\'t think this is a situation covered

by imprinting, as I noticed one male in particular who obviously disliked the scent very much even though it still

seemed to be doing its job with him. This makes me think the scent genuinely breaks down to resemble something

pretty nasty (and quite possibly diseased, by my reckoning!) but only when it is in contact with my skin. I plan to

try it again, but wearing it only on parts of my clothing that will not be in direct contact with my skin. I\'ll

let you know how this works out.

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I look forward to

hearing/learning more from you, thanks.