are pheromones drugs? Re:argument

[jvkohl]

So

would it be right to say that by using `mones we might sometimes affect the steroid production &\or steroid

behaviour in other people?

This effect occurs whether or not we use 'mones, because each of us

produces them. Production levels are somewhat determined by levels of steroid hormones, and production influences

steroid hormone-associated behavior in other people.

And if so, do you

(personaly) think it has any moral implications?

Pheromone-enhancement of an existing natural effect

has no more moral implications than use of make-up, or fragrance product use to enhance one's personal appeal.

However, an understanding of how much influence pheromones have on our sexual behavior has huge moral implications.

If you could explain a spouse's adulterous affair, merely by scientifically reasoning (e.g., that she/he was more

attracted to the pheromones of someone else--and perhaps had adapted to yours) you could compare human morality with

philosophies of morality in other species.

James V. Kohl
The Scent of Eros