Olfaction is often linked to mating behavior in non-
humans. Additionally, studies in mating behavior have shown that
women seem to be more affected by odor cues than men. However,
the relationship between odor cues and sexual response—specif-
ically, sexual arousal—has not been studied yet. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the impact of the exposure to human
bodyodors(fromindividualsoftheoppositegender)onperceived
genital arousal, while these were presented concomitantly to sex-
ually explicit video clips. Eighty university students (40 women)
rated their perceived genital arousal (perceived degree of erec-
tion/genital lubrication) in response to an audiovisual sexual stim-
ulus, while simultaneously exposed to a body odor from an oppo-

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• Influence of Body Odors and Gender on Perceived Genital Arousal