Q:
What’s the scoop on scented products that claim to excite women? My friend swears that the scent emitted from a candle he bought for his girlfriend makes her horny. Is it true that certain smells can turn a woman on? -J.B., New York
A:
Smell is one of our most primal senses, so it’s not wonder there is a big market for sexual products designed to entice our noses. Smell receptors are directly connected to the limbic system, the part of the brain linked to basic primal drives such as hunger, sleep, and sex. Simply put, our noses provide a direct route to our “pleasure centers.” A few smells in particular are proven to have a positive effect on sexual arousal: chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, gardenia, cucumber, and strawberry. So the next time you want to put your woman in the mood, serve her a chocolate sundae or burn a vanilla candle in your bedroom. Another aroma that’s believed to awaken sexual energy is musk, which closely resembles male pheromones. Try one scent at a time and observe her reaction, or mix and match them to drive her into a frenzy. Just steer clear of fish smells and freshly-cut-grass scents. Not surprisingly, these odors have been found to squash female desire.
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