What can body odor tell us about sexual attraction and sexual orientation?

Author: Linnie Caye

By Jessica D. Payne, Ph.D.

Can “BO” (body odor) actually be a good thing?  Sexual attraction is complicated. While we may swoon over self-professed “types” (blue eyes, brown hair, great smile), mate selection relies heavily on a series of conscious and unconscious calculations made deep within our brains.

To read the full story published by The Observer on April 14, 2010 click here: What can body odor tell us about sexual attraction and sexual orientation?