The Scent of Eros: Mysteries of Odor in Human SexualityScientists have long known that chemical communication via pheromones is a powerful influence on how animals develop, mate, bond, and nurture their offspring. Human animals are no exception. Pheromones, explain the authors, alter hormone levels, can accelerate puberty, control women's menstrual cycles, influence our choice of a mate, and even influence our sexual orientation. They help us tell lovers and family members from strangers and are essential