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Fleiss et al. (1998) reported that the moisture found under the foreskin contains pheromones such as androsterone and others.<ref name="fleiss-hodges-vanhowe1998">{{ | Fleiss et al. (1998) reported that the moisture found under the [[foreskin]] contains pheromones such as androsterone and others.<ref name="fleiss-hodges-vanhowe1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref> | ||
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Androsterone is found in the human axilla and skin as well as in the [[urine]]. It may also be secreted by human sebaceous glands. It is described as having a musky odor similar to that of androstenol. Androsterone has been found to affect human behavior when smelled.<ref>{{REFbook | Androsterone is found in the human axilla and [[skin]] as well as in the [[urine]]. It may also be secreted by human sebaceous glands. It is described as having a musky odor similar to that of androstenol. Androsterone has been found to affect human behavior when smelled.<ref>{{REFbook | ||
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==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
Many find the musky | Many find the musky fragrance of the [[intact]] human [[foreskin]] to be attractive, stimulating, and even arousing, not only because of the musk, but because of the pheromones which also are present.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.quora.com/Is-the-musky-smell-of-the-male-genital-area-attractive-or-pleasant?share=1 | |url=https://www.quora.com/Is-the-musky-smell-of-the-male-genital-area-attractive-or-pleasant?share=1 | ||
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}}</ref> While the evidence accumulated to date is not strong, there is evidence that the [[foreskin]] does emit pheromones. | }}</ref> While the evidence accumulated to date is not strong, there is evidence that the [[foreskin]] does emit pheromones.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url= https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1nnil5g/does_anyone_else_like_the_taste_and_smell_of/ | |||
|title=Does anyone else like the taste and smell of unwashed foreskin? | |||
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|date=2025-09-19 | |||
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Several manufactures offer musk-scented cologne for men. | |||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | * [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]] | ||
* [[Preputial sac]] | |||
* [[Smegma]] | * [[Smegma]] | ||
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|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lies-and-deception/202409/the-scent-of-truth-the-mystery-of-human-pheromones | |||
|title=The Scent of Truth: The Mystery of Human Pheromones | |||
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|publisher=<i>Psychology Today</i> | |||
|date=2024-09-29 | |||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1mtdupv/uncut_aroma/ | |||
|title=Uncut aroma | |||
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|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/uncircumcised_talk/comments/1pglgir/that_smell/?chainedPosts=t3_1pg6gh9 | |||
|title=That smell | |||
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|url=Anyone wanna chat about foreskin smell? | |||
|title=Anyone wanna chat about foreskin smell? | |||
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[[Category:Foreskinned life]] | |||
[[Category:Male sexuality]] | |||
[[Category:Physiology]] | |||
[[Category:Term]] | [[Category:Term]] | ||
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