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- This study explored how scents influence sexual attraction and partner choice among non-heterosexual individuals, utilizing various research databases for relevant experimental studies.
- Seven studies, mainly involving male participants with an average age of 27, indicated that sexual orientation influenced both the preference for and the production of body odors.
- Findings suggest that body odors can signal the sex and sexual orientation of potential partners, but the limited female representation questions the full understanding of pheromone effects in non-heterosexual women's attraction.
Article Abstract
This study examined the role of odors in sexual attraction and partner selection among non-heterosexual individuals. We searched using MESH terms in databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, and Clinical Trials. We focused on experimental or quasi-experimental studies where olfactory cues were used in partner selection. The studies had to identify participants' sexual orientation and include heterosexuals for comparison. Seven studies, published between 2005 and 2014, involving 345 participants (Mean age, 27.09 years), met the criteria. Results suggest that sexual orientation affects both preference for and production of human body odors and that human body odors appear to provide cues about the sex and sexual orientation of potential partners. Most participants were male, limiting conclusions about the role of pheromones in attraction among non-heterosexual women.
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