A new dating trend on TikTok, dubbed 'pheromone maxxing,' encourages individuals to forgo showering and deodorant in an attempt to enhance their natural body scent and attract potential partners. This practice is based on the unproven theory that humans, like certain animals, emit sex pheromones that can make them biologically irresistible. However, scientific evidence for the existence and detectability of human sex pheromones remains inconclusive, with experts suggesting that practices like 'vabbing' (applying vaginal secretions to pulse points) are unlikely to work beyond altering personal scent. AI
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