A woman in her 30s recently revealed she\u2019s hooked on vabbing\u2014a viral dating hack that involves using vaginal secretions as a \u201clove potion\u201d\u2014and swears it\u2019s her secret weapon for attracting men, even though she\u2019s never been in a romantic relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vabbing\u2014a term blending \u201cvagina\u201d and \u201cdabbing\u201d\u2014involves applying vaginal fluids to pulse points like the wrists, neck, or behind the ears. Proponents claim these natural secretions contain pheromones capable of increasing attraction. While it might sound shocking, the practice has existed for years, though the name was popularized by sexologist Shan Boodram. In her 2019 book The Game of Desire<\/em>, Boodram wrote that using this method makes her feel \u201clike an enchanted goddess with a delicious secret,\u201d particularly around ovulation, when confidence gets a natural boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The trend exploded on TikTok, thanks to influencers like Mandy Lee, who boasted: \u201cI swear if you vab, you\u2019ll attract people\u2014a date, a one-night stand, or even free drinks!\u201d Her video quickly went viral before being deleted, inspiring countless copycats to share their own \u201csuccess stories,\u201d from gyms to clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But can vabbing actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The science is murky. Pheromones are chemicals animals use to signal danger, mark territory, or attract mates. Female moths, for example, can draw males from miles away. Humans, however, are a different story. Studies on sexual attraction and body odor show limited evidence that pheromones influence human romance. Sexual wellness expert Edwina Caito confirmed to Cosmopolitan<\/em> that while humans do secrete pheromones, there\u2019s no proof they can create a \u201cpheromone perfume\u201d capable of attracting partners. Neuroscientist Erick Janssen even called vabbing a \u201cfad\u201d and questioned its validity, pointing out that humans don\u2019t consciously smell pheromones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue reading on next page…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n So why do people swear by it? Confidence may be the real magic. Believing that vabbing works can make someone feel bolder, more attractive, and more socially daring\u2014a \u201csexual placebo effect,\u201d as some experts call it. The allure isn\u2019t chemical; it\u2019s psychological.<\/p>\n\n\n\n