April, 2000

Hello Again Readers,

I just received word from ListBot (the company that takes care of the Pheromone News mailings) that their system is jammed up, so only God knows when this “issue” is really going to reach you. I wrote it late enough as it is. Sorry for the delay. Hope you like it!

The long awaited cherry blossom season is sweeping northward over the Japanese archipelago. We had the peak here in Sendai last Sunday, and I managed to get to an old Shinto Shrine early that morning for a picnic with the family. I took my digital camera and got a few photos. If you are curious what all the fuss is in Japan with the cherry trees blossoming, have a look at: http://jokes-weekly/album.html

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This Issue’s pheromone “News”:

*March’s Survey/Contest Results
*pheromone Q and A
*Which One is the Best? Popular pheromone products
-Bruce Boyd
*This month’s “Free pheromones” Survey/Contest
*New Products
*pheromones in the Cinema
*User Corner; Reader pheromone Story
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MARCH’S SURVEY

WINNERS:
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THE QUESTION:
“What kind of topics would you like to see explored in future surveys?”

THE RESULTS:
“I would like a questionnaire done on how people collect and use natural pheromones, from their own natural factories — their bodies. It will give poorer people the chance to see pheromones at work (and proof).”

“1.) A product-to-product comparison, and how they stack up against each other.
2.) How do people know pheromones work, and how can they attribute it to the stuff instead of just plain luck?
3.) Does the percentage of Androstenone in a product dictate how well the product works?
4.) How to determine the fake ones from the real ones (products), and how to avoid them.”

“I would also like to see more stories of the effects real people have encounter using pheromones.”

“I would like to know if anyone has compared the effects of wearing a pheromone to the effects of spraying the pheromone in the room (where you plan to have a date or a meeting). This would ‘depersonalize’ the effects.

“I have a friend who writes an e-mail newsletter on romance. Perhaps you can have your readers list such newsletters that they receive?”

“Maybe how pheromones and sexuality work together.”

“I would like to see a survey on the success of pheromone usage on a long term relationship. Any proposals or marriages accredited to the use of pheromones?”

“You could ask personal interest questions, but due to the topic of the newsletter, they can be things that people would want to know about the opposite sex but don’t go around asking. For example: “what kind of underwear do you prefer on (the opposite sex)” Or do guys prefer girls wearing nail polish or just natural?”

“In future surveys, I would like to see more personal accounts and experiences. These are very interesting to read, and they also provide great insight on which products work the best.”

“How about asking people if they’ve had experience with using pheromone products in a non-romantic or sexual setting? In particular, have they used them to help make a sale, ensure that a presentation was well-received, give a speech?”

“I think you should do a survey about what surveys you should do. hahaha Just kidding. Really, you should do more surveys for single people, since it appears that the majority of your readers are single. Also, I’d like to hear stories from people who have used pheromones and experienced successful results.”

“1. How have you used pheromones in business, such as have you noticed increased sales while using pheromones?
2. Do you feel that pheromone cologne is better than a non-pheromone one?
3. If you haven’t used pheromones yet, why not? What would change your mind?”

“Why not do a survey on ones sexual exploits by age. For example……When you are in your 20″s , you are very sexual and your libido is up there…….30s are good but not like the 20s. Forties things slow down but libido and sexuality, are they still there? 50s…….well……you would not know yet, but trust me something does happen to change all that. Hormone imbalance I suppose. Would pheromones help?”

“Question: What is the most unusual experience you have had using one of the products? Have you ever needed to make an impression (in a non-date situation) and used a pheromone-related product and had good results? Have you ever used a product and got unexpected results?”

“The other thing I was thinking: describe the difference you feel when you have used a product before something important (again, either in a date-related situation or a non-date related one)—-and when you have not. Describe the reaction you have had from someone after you used a product—how you felt their manner changed toward you—-their body language maybe—their eyes—their voice–The WAY they pay attention to you.”

“I have done a lot of hands on research with pheromone products and have found that they instill hostility in the same sex. Statements like: “I don’t know why but i just cant stand that guy, leads me to believe that when using a pheromone based product, other nearby dominant males feel angry and want to fight over territory. I use power play by intimate research, primal instinct, and beaches, i have found that the combination of these three are very enticing, so please formulate some questions on behalf of violence within the same sex due to pheromones.”

“Does using pheromones make your partner more wild in bed?”
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Legal Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and therefore none of the information contained in this newsletter should be construed as medical advice. It is only my personal opinion based on research papers and books I have read on pheromones, my own personal experiences and those of others who have written to me.
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pheromone Q and A:

Q: I would like to know the difference between androstenone and androstenol and does putting a cologne along with a pheromone, reduces its effect!!

A: Both androstenone and androstenol are testosterone-linked pheromones that are produced naturally by both men and women, though probably in different amounts and ratios. Since testosterone in both men and women regulates sex drive, these two pheromones may serve us by giving others a subconscious reading on our sexual availability at any given moment. On a more mundane level, androstenone has a very strong musky smell that has been described to me as everything from “BO” to “horse piss.” Amazingly enough, though, quite a large percentage of the population can not detect the smell of androstenone at all. Androstenol on the other hand even in great concentration is hard to detect. I myself, can not detect any smell, and I got an e-mail message from a lab researcher a while back who works with the substance and says he has never found anyone who noticed any smell at all coming from it.

On the practical side, there is some talk about the effects of these two “andro” pheromones being different. I don’t think any research has been done to support this, but the usual story is that androstenone is more powerful an attractant or more male/macho somehow. It is easy to get this impression from the relative smells of the two, but I can’t say if it is true or not. All the products on the market that contain androstenol also contain androstenone, so there is no way for the consumer to compare the two. Two of the most potent men’s pheromone products on the market, Primal Instinct and Androstenone pheromone Concentrate, contain only androstenone.

RE cologne use with pheromones: I have found that using a cologne at the same time as pheromones is good not bad for the effects. Especially with a strong unscented androstenone product like Primal or DateMate, you need cologne to cover the heavy smell of the androstenone. On the other hand, some informed sources feel there is a risk of losing some potency by physically mixing pheromones in with a cologne, so the safest route might be to apply them separately rather than mixing them together, but again I can not personally verify this caution.
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pheromone products on the Market
by Bruce Boyd

Judging from the results of last month’s survey, “What readers want to see in future surveys”, it seems that, more than anything, everyone wants to know the inside story on the growing number of pheromone products. In addition to simply asking readers what products they have tried and what results they have gotten, I thought it might be a good idea to list the products that I am familiar with, and give you what information I have on hand at the moment. I have been answering questions along these lines on an almost daily basis for quite a while now, but I think this is the first time I have ever put the information together in one spot.

Keep in mind that there are new products appearing on the market all the time, many that I have never even heard of. Some of them may have value, but in general, unless they can provide some hard proof of their pheromone content, there is not much to go on.

All the pheromone products that I would recommend fall into one of the following three groups:
Group 1. Products created by well-known pheromone research scientists.
Group 2. Products that have been tested and shown to contain a large amount of pheromone.
Group 3. Products that have been around for a while and seem to have a lot of satisfied customers.

Group 1. [Products that have been designed and tested by known expert(s) in the field of pheromone research.]
As a rule these formulae are closely guarded trade secrets, so we can only guess what is in them, but somehow I still tend to think they get results because of the reputation of their creators. Falling into this group are:

*The Athena Products (Athena 10X)
created by Dr. Winifred Cutler
-Expensive ($100. / bottle) can only be purchased from the maker and come with no guarantee or explanation of the contents.

*Erox Corp. Products (Realm, men’s and women’s)
created by Dr. David Berliner (founder and CEO) and a number of other prominent pheromone researchers.
-Realm for men was tested in the well-known Petro Labs androstenone test and found to be .05% androstenone by weight (the same as APC), which is encouraging considering there are almost certainly some other interesting ingredients in there. Most customers report that they like the fragrance. I haven’t heard much from men who have tried the product, and most of the women have not been overly impressed with the women’s formula.

*Kiotech Products (Pheromol Factor, Xcite pheromone Wipes)
created by Dr. George Dodd
-Xcite wipes are moist pheromone and fragrance impregnated towlettes, which come in foil packets. Handy to carry and use, they can be quickly applied to a large area of the body for a large blast. They have a fresh clean fragrance. Pheromol Factor is said, by the manufacturer, to contain exactly the same pheromone formula as the wipes, but the fragrance is clearly different. Pheromol is more of a cologne in its own rite. The men’s version has an oriental fragrance almost like incense.

Group 2. [Products that have been tested and found to have a substantial amount of active pheromone in them and/or openly display their pheromone content.]

Primal Instinct: (men’s formula; contains androstenone only) Clearly the most highly concentrated product on the market, Primal Instinct proudly displays a “guaranteed” androstenone content of 5 mg on the label of every 10 ml bottle they sell, and I can tell you, that is enough! There is no reason on earth to look for a product with more androstenone in it. It is difficult enough as it is to avoid applying too much. $69.95 a bottle, but will last a LONG time!

DateMate (men’s and women’s)
Though nowhere near as concentrated as Primal, DateMate 2000 (male formula) contains a healthy supply of androstenone and contains androstenol as well. The female version (DateMate FM) contains some androstenone (far less than the male version), a greater amount of androstenol and the exclusively female pheromone copulins. The manufacturer says that the two formulae contain equal amounts of pheromone by weight. Very easy to apply, DateMate comes in a 15 ml spray bottle, so it can be applied to clothing as well as the body, and since it contains no added fragrance clothing application is often the best route to go for economical long-term use.

Androstenone pheromone Concentrate
Androstenone pheromone Concentrate, like Primal, is also an “androstenone-only” product and very concentrated as the name implies. It is also oil-based. The big difference is that Androstenone pheromone Concentrate (APC) has an added fragrance, which is not bad, but not something I would want to wear every day.

Group 3. [Products that have been around for a while and seem to have a lot of loyal customers]
MC Marble products
The original two Marble products (Beaches and Hi-Octane) are well-conceived and the oil-base Beaches cologne has a very unique, nose-catching, and even erotic fragrance, but unfortunately, neither contains enough pheromone to warrant the high price. Hi-Octane was tested in the Primal funded Petro Lab tests and found to have less than .001% androstenone per weight, which is 1/5th the amount found in APC and 1/50th the amount found in Primal and considering the size of the Hi-Octane bottle (you are supposed to add it to your own cologne) that is not very much active ingredient for the $24.95 they charge.

Yes pheromone Cologne
Made by Doc Johnson, Yes has been around for a long time and has an army of loyal customers, who have “tried them all” and come back again and again, buying 5 bottles each time. The Petro Lab test shows an even smaller androstenone percentage for Yes then for Hi-Octane but since a bottle of Yes is one full oz (29.5 ml) compared to the 1/6 oz of Hi-Oct the actual amount of androstenone in Yes is probably greater than that found in a bottle of Hi-Oct.

Any product that doesn’t fall into one of these 3 groups, and/or has been tested for pheromone content and found wanting should be approached with a great deal of caution.

Some other points you might want to consider went buying a pheromone product:
1. Does the promotional material for the product clearly indicate that it actually contains pheromones, and if so, what pheromones, and how much?
2. Is the product guaranteed to work?
3. Are ridiculous claims made for the product?
4. Do advertisements use pornographic photographs and sensational promises rather than scientific evidence to seduce the reader into buying.

Just in case, don’t forget to smile!
Bruce
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Survey/Contest time!

The Questions:
Most of the “like to see in future survey” responses were more geared towards the Q&A section than the survey section, and I will try to answer all them in time, but here is one that might work as a survey question. Let’s give it a try.

First the original suggestion by Audrey:
“You could ask personal interest questions, but due to the topic of the newsletter, they can be things that people would want to know about the opposite sex but don’t go around asking. For example: “what kind of underwear do you prefer on (the opposite sex)” “Or do guys prefer girls wearing nail polish or just natural?”

THE SURVEY QUESTION:
**In the world of clothing (fashion?) what attracts you (turns you on) to others?**
In other words: Guys, what advice can you give to women, and ladies, what advice can you give to men in the “dress for success” department as it pertains to romance?

Send completed surveys to:
news@love-scent.com
Please don’t mail this entire newsletter back to me. (for many reasons) Thanks!
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As usual, I will pick prize winners from the survey entries at the rate of at least 1 per 50 entries with a minimum of 2 winners each month. Last month there were only 18 entries (down from 25 the month before) and 2 winners (the minimum), which gave entrants about a 1 in 9 chance of winning! You can’t beat that so enter this time!

Send completed surveys to:
news@love-scent.com
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pheromones in the Cinema

I’ve run out of “pheromones in the Cinema” stories! If you can think of any candidates, please send them along.

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User Corner

“I also wanted to tell you that DM really works! Not particularly in romance area : ) but I’m having wonderful relationships with my bosses and customers (I’m a corporate banker…stress!!). They seem to be more cooperative, gentle and most of all, I am more confident of myself. Another surprise (a bit personal, though)… My menstrual cycle was so irregular that it required a serious hormonal treatment. But I could not continue the treatment since the medication damaged my liver and raised blood pressure to a dangerous level. Guess what, my cycle became regular for the first time in years after I started the DM ‘treatment.'”

–name withheld
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