An aphrodisiac is a substance that, supposedly, increases sexual desire and performance. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and sexuality. Throughout history, many foods and drinks have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. However, from a historical and scientific standpoint, the alleged results may have been mainly due to mere belief by their users that they would be effective (I.e., the placebo effect). In particular, Western medical science has no substantiated claims that any particular food increases sexual desire or performance.
But, quite often, and probably psychologically, when you deeply believe any particular food or substance would help, you become confident that you will succeed, and that confidence alone can do wonders.
In any case, I found the following rather common and easily available food stuff. If they don't actually work in the bedroom, they are delicious and nutritious in the dining room with the plus factor that they are all good for the health.
Truffles: Their aphrodisiac qualities is attributed to 5-Alfa-androstenol, one of the natural chemical responsible for the body scent, especially of the male that often attracts the females. (I am a peasant; can't stand the taste! Just as well I don't have to eat it to be attracted!)
Oyster: It contains great quantity of Zinc - 170% of the recommended daily quantity - that increases sexual potency and desire both in men and women. In addition, it's indispensable for the production of sperm. (fresh oysters, slightly iced, with lemon juice and a touch of chilli sauce. Heavenly!)
Ginseng: Investigators in Pekin have discovered that one of it's components, the ginsenosido Rg 1, increases levels of testosterone in rabbits and rats. According to the authors in the magazine 'The Journal of Sexual Medicine', the Rg 1 can be an effective remedy for erectile malfunction and loss of sexual appetite. (adore it's taste in tea or soup)
Chilli: These hot peppers contain capsaicin, a substance that creates a pickling or tinkling sensation in the body and increases the sensibility of the skin. (love it, aphrodisiac or not)
Celery: Judith Gaman, Walter Gaman and Mark Anderson, authors of the book 'Stay Young', encourage men to include this humble vegetable in their diet. The secret is the androstenona, a steroid present in the sweat that increases the attraction to the opposite sex. (I am in big trouble - love celery but I never sweat!!)
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