February 2010 PMID 20424057

Scent of a woman: men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues.

Saul L Miller, Jon K Maner

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What people are saying

People generally agree that the research presents intriguing insights into hormonal responses triggered by scent, with examples like comments noting increased testosterone when exposed to ovulating scents and discussions referencing scientific studies. The tone varies from analytical to skeptical, but overall, it reflects genuine curiosity about the implications of olfactory cues in human sexuality and reproductive biology.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions accept that men's testosterone levels are influenced by olfactory cues from women during ovulation, though some express doubt or skepticism about the direct effects.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, with participants intrigued by how scent links to hormonal changes and reproductive behavior.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants delve into the topic by referencing studies, sharing personal observations, and discussing implications, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the potential significance of olfactory cues in understanding human mating behaviors and hormonal responses, suggesting a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The studies investigated how men's testosterone levels respond to olfactory cues from women, specifically focusing on scents from women near ovulation versus far from ovulation or no scent at all.
  • Men exposed to scents from women during peak fertility (ovulation) showed increased testosterone levels compared to those exposed to non-ovulating scents or control scents.
  • These findings suggest that even subtle olfactory signals related to female reproductive status can influence male hormonal responses that are linked to sexual behavior and romantic interest.]

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Арсен Маркарян
@ArseniosMarkos · X

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Jul 7, 2025 · 134 likes · 6 shares · 15,822 followers View post →
Álex Bruma
@Hairetiks1 · X

10. El llevado a cabo por Saul L. Miller y John K. Maner, demostró que los hombres liberan testosterona cuando huelen camisetas usadas recientemente por mujeres que ovulaban y que esto los predispone a competir con otros hombres para seducirlas: https://t.co/rSLNmGw1ah

Aug 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 3,629 followers View post →
Heart & Soil
@heartandsoilHQ · X

@CarlisleDiana Here you go https://t.co/6MAfTuMMYP

Jul 9, 2025 · 2 likes · 19,218 followers View post →
Luís Felipe Nunes
@luisfelipelfn · X

Homens expostos ao cheiro de uma mulher ovulando exibem níveis mais elevados de testosterona do que os homens expostos ao cheiro de uma mulher fora do período fértil. https://t.co/X5M0boVXc0

Sep 4, 2021 · 1 like · 612 followers View post →
Messi
@Messi2k2k · X

@SamuraiBre @VideoGameAnt @sydmorphia_ It is Source: Miller, S. L., & Maner, J. K. (2010). "Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues." Psychological Science, 21(2), 276-283. DOI: 10.1177/0956797609357733. Available via PubMed: https://t.co/2N3nbpbyzL

Jul 21, 2025 · 1 like · 10 followers View post →
Kit
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Messi
@Messi2k2k · X

@SamuraiBre @VideoGameAnt @sydmorphia_ It is Source: Miller, S. L., & Maner, J. K. (2010). "Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues." Psychological Science, 21(2), 276-283. DOI: 10.1177/0956797609357733. Available via PubMed: https://t.co/2N3nbpbyzL

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Messi
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@anarchic_tunaz @VideoGameAnt @sydmorphia_ Ok here Source: Miller, S. L., & Maner, J. K. (2010). "Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues." Psychological Science, 21(2), 276-283. DOI: 10.1177/0956797609357733. Available via PubMed: https://t.co/2N3nbpbyzL

Jul 21, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
Heart & Soil
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@CarlisleDiana Here you go https://t.co/6MAfTuMMYP

Jul 9, 2025 · 2 likes · 19,218 followers View post →
Valentijn Van Dijk
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RT @ArseniosMarkos: Ссылки на исследования (1 минута в Гугле, первая выдача) Запах беременных и тестостерон у мужчин https://t.co/7IkaJAV…

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Yerzhan Sadakbayev
@jobajik · X

RT @ArseniosMarkos: Ссылки на исследования (1 минута в Гугле, первая выдача) Запах беременных и тестостерон у мужчин https://t.co/7IkaJAV…

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Andre Yerushalmi (אנדרה ירושלמי)
@TheSharkFlying · X

RT @ArseniosMarkos: Ссылки на исследования (1 минута в Гугле, первая выдача) Запах беременных и тестостерон у мужчин https://t.co/7IkaJAV…

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Мурад Кариока
@fokin_knife · X

RT @ArseniosMarkos: Ссылки на исследования (1 минута в Гугле, первая выдача) Запах беременных и тестостерон у мужчин https://t.co/7IkaJAV…

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Арсен Маркарян
@ArseniosMarkos · X

Ссылки на исследования (1 минута в Гугле, первая выдача) Запах беременных и тестостерон у мужчин https://t.co/7IkaJAVohj https://t.co/lw7ZKqTgsf 2. Уход за младенцами и пролактин у мужчин https://t.co/18QDyxYG5j https://t.co/pbcL5pdzY9 https://t.co/UFlVcyJynj

Jul 7, 2025 · 134 likes · 6 shares · 15,822 followers View post →
Kit
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@StolzerAffe https://t.co/JsIQXZf5ih

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John Herman
@JohnHerman20720 · X

Scent of a Man: Women Can Sniff Out a Hot Guy. A variable. Status is another. I was looking for the study of older men being around fertile women & increasing their testosterone. True for me. Therein lies the rub->Trouble^2 https://t.co/lJFZDo4Mow https://t.co/JcD7QuDcQW

Mar 9, 2024 · 8 followers View post →
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@Deokdeok_ · X

Scent of a woman: Men's testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues, Psychol. Sci., SL Miller, JK Maner (2010) Human ovulation cues, Curr. Opin. Psychol, MG Haselton, K Gildersleeve (2016) 등등 논문에서 배란기 때 체향+외모 등이 변한다는 결과가 있네... 신기 https://t.co/GReMb4PF1P

Jul 8, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
HeatWave
@Xarenoss1 · X

@BadMedicalTakes The dude is very likely a moron that doesn't know any better, but there does seem to be some truth to this. Worth point out that men almost certainly can't consciously tell when a woman is ovulating though. https://t.co/6kVlIcFHir https://t.co/VQwWTB6zkm

Feb 11, 2023 · 79 followers View post →
Luís Felipe Nunes
@luisfelipelfn · X

Homens expostos ao cheiro de uma mulher ovulando exibem níveis mais elevados de testosterona do que os homens expostos ao cheiro de uma mulher fora do período fértil. https://t.co/X5M0boVXc0

Sep 4, 2021 · 1 like · 612 followers View post →
Álex Bruma
@Hairetiks1 · X

10. El llevado a cabo por Saul L. Miller y John K. Maner, demostró que los hombres liberan testosterona cuando huelen camisetas usadas recientemente por mujeres que ovulaban y que esto los predispone a competir con otros hombres para seducirlas: https://t.co/rSLNmGw1ah

Aug 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 3,629 followers View post →
Ching-Wan Yip
@yipcw · X

class material - Scent of a Woman: Men's Testosterone Responses to Olfactory Ovulation Cues Saul L. Miller and Jon K. Maner Florida State Univer Psychological Science Vol. 21, No. 2 (FEBURUARY 2010), pp. 276-283 (8 pages) https://t.co/fxlHVAlPKP

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