#beta males.

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What I find odd is that people be like "beta females have periods/beta males don't have rut". It doesn't make sense - if betas are same species as alphas and omegas then betas also supposed to be in heat/rut. Only most likely it's nowhere as bad as in alphas/omegas, thus stereotype that betas do not lose their heads. Any thoughts on that?

Just cause they're the same species it doesn't mean they have the same reproductive systems/patterns. I'm the same species as any other human male, I however and sadly cannot impregnate anyone like a male theoretically can. Doesn't make us a different species from one another. Specially cause google says that the same species is composed of beings that can interbreed. Betas can breed with each other AND omegas and Alphas of their opposite sex, so they're the same species as both.

Even when they can't in some instances it doesn't make them different species. If a Beta male and an Alpha male cannot interbreed it doesn't mean they're different species, it just means they're the equivalent of a same sex relationship in the animal kingdom. But one has a rut and the other doesn't.

And even if you're not convinced by what I said, I then ask you: Why does it have to make sense? It's all make-believe anyway. All we gotta do is say: Biology works differently for humans in these universes and thus the definition of species is different.

That solves the problem and it makes complete sense, because it's not reality anyway so why couldn't it be this way?

Obviously that if anyone wants and needs their Betas to have heats and ruts "to make sense" in their own heads, go right ahead. I'm not the A/B/O police. To each their own verse.

And in those cases, yeah I think it's fine to hdcn they have less sever versions of heats and ruts.

At the end of the say all I have to say is: You do you, bruv.

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What does scenting mean

It's when people of either of the three dynamics essentially rubs their scent glands, like sweat glands sort of thing, against someone else or pieces of clothing in order to imbue this person with their scent.

Scent glands usually vary in location from verse to verse (aka from person to person), but usually the one consensus seems to be that they're present in the neck and wrists. But other verses have them on their inner thighs, elbows, ankles and forehead.

It can have many meanings, but usually it's for comfort and affection. It has a context similar to hugging or kissing someone you know. It's a demonstration of affection. But it can have the context of territorialism. A way of saying "this Omega/Alpha/Beta is mine! Back off!".

It's not necessarily exclusive to romantic partners. Friends and Parent-Child relationships also can have this as a present manifestation of affection.

I hope this helped. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to aks again.

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What do you think a verse where betas have their own heat cycle would be like?

Not my jam, honestly. Ilike only Omegas having heats. But I'll humor you for this ask.

- Beta heats are much less frequent and much less intense than Omegas.

- Unlike Omegas who are only fertile in heat (in this verse), Betas are fertile all year round and the heat only increases their fertility slightly.

- Their heats aren't strong enough to teigger an Alpha's or Omega's rut/heat.

- Neither do they get as debilitated as Alphas and Omegas.

- They do however still need to be taken care of because they experience pains, aches and discomfort.

- They don't need to be knotted or to knot in order to satisfy their needs during their heat.

- Their heats only last 1 to 2 days.

- Usually when a Beta has twins, or a litter (3 or more) it's most likely a heat derived pregnancy. But singlets are not uncommon in heats either.

- Specially male Betas can be very flexible in heat. If paired with a submissive partner(s) their heats resemble more like ruts, but if they're with a dominant partner their heats look more like Omega heats.

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I just want ask do Betas have a reaction to Alphas and Omegas pheromone scent. ??

They notice it. But they don't succumb to it.

In theory a Beta does not get affected by Alpha and Omegas going into heat or rut. But they do notice the scent. They're usually also affected to a lesser degree when an Alpha or Omega are feral.

I however like to think of this just a general rule though. Cause I think there are Betas who are more sensitive.

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I’m thinking about making another batch of A/B/O Spotify playlists after July 2nd. So if you have any songs you think suit and fit each of the three dynamics pretty well either reblog this post with the name or send it to me in ask form. 

If you don’t know what I’m talking about check the old ones out: 

Alpha playlist, Beta playlist, Omega playlist. 

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Hi there! I saw your reply about 'alpha slander' and it made me think of possible negative stereotypes for each dynamic, or 'slander' if you will. Do you have any personal thoughts or ideas?

Not more than the usual.

Alphas as being these horrible sexist monsters who just walk around assaulting Omegas every time and treating them like trash. Alphas being these cocky, arrogant, full of themselves people and just shitting on everyone else.

Betas as being boring, indecisive and lacking a spine and resolve. Just there to serve Alphas and sometimes Omegas, always been seen as a second option or not even an option.

And Omegas being weak, dramatic, "asking for it", and generally being looked down upon and being seen as lesser than Betas and Alphas specially.

You know things like that.

Now it's worth noting that I don't count as a comparison parameter, because I am indeed an arrogant and asshole Alpha. And I do like to headcanon my verse a bit differently and that may include things people have a problem with. But for majority of the people that like A/B/O it seems that they're no longer big fans of these stereotypes, at least for the Betas and Omegas (Alphas are still kind of shat on). So I don't think you'd see much of these things in modern works if not in a way that's saying "this is bad".

And also me aside, most Alphas in the community are like not like the "slanderous view" at all. People just like to use mean Alphas as a plot convenience.

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hi, i'm new to a/b/o, can i ask.... what do you think about beta men?

I like them, I find them cute. I love to read m!Beta x Alpha stuff.

Idk why, but I always associate Beta males with brown hair, freckles and green eyes. So whenever I imagine a Beta male that's what I picture. And someone like that with an Alpha is just 👌

Submissive Betas are great, I love them.