In my research I have been chatting with pheromone fanatics on some popular pheromone forums and blogs. I have to admit, the pheromone industry has quite the snake-oil pitch. Basically, it goes like this:
Pheromones Are Not Magic-In-A-Bottle
While they can help you take it ‘to the next level’ they cannot change anyone’s opinion about you or make anyone do anything they do not want to do.
Many say something like “compare wearing pheromones to wearing a nice sweater. The nice sweater will not make anyone desire you sexually, but it might make them look at you and think *hey, what a nice looking sweater*”
Many say something like “compare wearing pheromones to wearing a nice sweater. The nice sweater will not make anyone desire you sexually, but it might make them look at you and think *hey, what a nice looking sweater*”
What To Do With Pheromones
The pheromone forums are filled with a logic that clearly teaches that pheromones will not bring on any magical changes but that they will “help your game”. Here are some bullet points about pheromones that I commonly find:
Basically, pheromone peddlers want you to operate on the MO “the pheromones are working, look for signs you can find to support that“. Suddenly when Sally the cashier smiles at you it is no longer just friendly customer relations – it must be the pheromones! Learn more at http://www.kiwibox.com
Many of the stories of pheromone hits if looked at sincerely can be attributed to this “increased awareness”. I mean, if before the pheromones you were not paying attention to the body language, attitudes, and “looks” of the people around you it only makes sense that once you are prompted to LOOK FOR IT that you will notice these things more. It doesn’t mean that Gloria never smiled at you before, it may just mean you have never taken a moment to really notice. Learn more at http://astrobiosociety.org
- Don’t Expect too Much.
- Look for subtle indicators the pheromones are working.
- Increase Your Awareness
Pay attention to how people around you act. Look for evidence they are reacting to the pheromones. - If One Pheromone Isn’t Working, Buy More
Yes, here is where common sense really takes a hit. A very common theme on the pheromone forums around the internet is that if you try one of their pheromone products and it doesn’t work – maybe you just got the wrong ones. Try (BUY) more and see if you can achieve [subtle] results. BTW, these forums are almost always run by the pheromone companies themselves.
Basically, pheromone peddlers want you to operate on the MO “the pheromones are working, look for signs you can find to support that“. Suddenly when Sally the cashier smiles at you it is no longer just friendly customer relations – it must be the pheromones! Learn more at http://www.kiwibox.com
Many of the stories of pheromone hits if looked at sincerely can be attributed to this “increased awareness”. I mean, if before the pheromones you were not paying attention to the body language, attitudes, and “looks” of the people around you it only makes sense that once you are prompted to LOOK FOR IT that you will notice these things more. It doesn’t mean that Gloria never smiled at you before, it may just mean you have never taken a moment to really notice. Learn more at http://astrobiosociety.org
Pheromones On the Office
On last night’s episode of The Office lovable goofball Andy gives Erin, whom he really “like likes” a Valentines day card… Here is the exchange between the two…
Erin: Oh, it smells really good, too
Andy: Yeah, it’s Roger Federer for men. I sprayed some in there.
Erin: Andy, whoa! Thank you very much.
Andy: It’s got pheromones in it.
I laughed out loud, which I do often when watching The Office. That’s it… I just thought it was funny (and ironic) to see a pheromone reference in pop-culture while I am working on this site and these pheromone experiments. Oh and, by the way, I just got in some new products from Androtics Direct and will try them out this weekend — some anecdotal personal experience testing.
Erin: Oh, it smells really good, too
Andy: Yeah, it’s Roger Federer for men. I sprayed some in there.
Erin: Andy, whoa! Thank you very much.
Andy: It’s got pheromones in it.
I laughed out loud, which I do often when watching The Office. That’s it… I just thought it was funny (and ironic) to see a pheromone reference in pop-culture while I am working on this site and these pheromone experiments. Oh and, by the way, I just got in some new products from Androtics Direct and will try them out this weekend — some anecdotal personal experience testing.