ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Androstenol

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about androstenol. It's a chemical that's found in our bodies and even in other animals. You know how different smells can make you feel different things? Androstenol does the same thing, but to other grown-ups.

It's a little bit like when you wear your favorite perfume or cologne and people say you smell good. Androstenol is a smell that some people find attractive. It's like a secret signal that our bodies send out to say, "Hey, I'm interested in you!"

But here's the thing: not everyone is going to like the smell of androstenol. Just like you might not like the smell of certain foods, some grown-ups might not like the way androstenol smells. And that's okay, because we all have different tastes and preferences.

So, to sum it up: androstenol is a chemical that can help some grown-ups find each other attractive based on their sense of smell. But it's not a guarantee that everyone will like the way it smells.
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