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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Pheromonal effects in animals, such as the Coolidge effect, show that chemical signals can influence mating behavior.

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How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

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How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

05/01/25

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Humans may have vestigial pheromonal effects, as evidenced by chemical signaling that can influence social and reproductive behaviors.

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Chemical signaling between individuals can impact biological responses, such as menstrual cycle synchronization among women.

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Pheromones are chemicals that humans release, which can modulate our biology and emotions, although the existence of true human pheromonal effects is still controversial.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Research shows that there are separate brain circuits for mating behavior and dominance behavior in animals, indicating that mounting behavior can signify dominance rather than sexual intent.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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In female monkeys, oxytocin enhances social bonding among females but can also increase aggression towards males, possibly due to evolutionary pressures.

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Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

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When selecting a mate, humans are drawn to those with immune system compositions that are most different from their own, which is often perceived through their smell.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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In male monkeys, administering oxytocin flattens social hierarchies, making dominant individuals friendlier and allowing subordinates to become bolder, fostering more social interactions.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Certain species of waterfowl exhibit sexual imprinting, where males learn to be attracted to females that resemble their mothers, highlighting the importance of early experiences in mate selection.

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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We constantly evaluate the chemicals emitted by others, influencing our social interactions and relationships.