This is what primate sex hormones do: "They make individuals perceive other individuals as more attractive than they'd normally perceive them." Hormones are nature's three bottles of beer.
In "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex," Mary Roach explores the fascinating role of primate sex hormones. She suggests that these hormones influence perceptions of attractiveness, altering how individuals view each other. When hormonal levels fluctuate, it can enhance perceived desirability, leading to changes in sexual attraction. Roach likens the effects of these hormones to the effects of alcohol, specifically comparing them to three bottles of beer. This analogy highlights how hormones can temporarily alter one's judgment and perception, similar to how alcohol can affect social interactions and attraction. Overall, Roach's work sheds light on the biological underpinnings of sexual attraction and behavior.
In "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex," Mary Roach explores the fascinating role of primate sex hormones. She suggests that these hormones influence perceptions of attractiveness, altering how individuals view each other. When hormonal levels fluctuate, it can enhance perceived desirability, leading to changes in sexual attraction.
Roach likens the effects of these hormones to the effects of alcohol, specifically comparing them to three bottles of beer. This analogy highlights how hormones can temporarily alter one's judgment and perception, similar to how alcohol can affect social interactions and attraction. Overall, Roach's work sheds light on the biological underpinnings of sexual attraction and behavior.
