When the pads came out they were cut into smaller pieces and frozen. Then, the researchers rubbed the thawed pieces above the upper lips of the other 20 women. It is important to realize that although pheromones are believed to be the main influence it is possible that other influences that weren't controlled such as social activities, similar schedules, stimuli and environment may also affect menstrual cycle changes. Other examples of pheromone influence include research that shows a mother can pick out her own child's shirt among others solely by smell. Children and infants have also been shown to differentiate smells.
Pheromones have amazing potential.
They might be used to naturally control ovulation time and aid in conception. It had been suggested that they may also influence many other aspects of our lives such as emotions. Stay tuned as more research is conducted which may provide many more implications that could improve and enhance our health and well-being. Beware, pheromones are already on the market. There are a number of web sites created for men that claim after using their cologne, men can attract more women despite their looks, have better sex lives, etc.