Aphrodisiacs are sexual enhancers that are considered to increase one’s chance at a stunning and satisfying sexual encounter. The Greek goddess oflove, Aphrodite, lends her name to these magical substances that are said to seduce any person who consumes them. Some of the commonly claimed aphrodisiacs include oysters, chocolates, bananas & honey. Historically, aphrodisiacs were chosen for their resemblance to male or female sexual organs, their aroma, or for their chemical powers to arouse human beings. Some of the more popular aphrodisiacs include:
Chocolate:
Synonymous with most things romantic, chocolate, or the ‘the food of the gods’ (so called by the Mayans) is made from the fruit of the Cacao tree. Chocolate contains phenyl ethylamine and serotonin which are naturally found in the human body when we are happy, euphoric, and feel on top of the world. Chili Peppers:
Create similar physiological reactions to those while having sex, such as sweating and increased blood circulation and heart rate. Bananas:
Are primarily considered an aphrodisiac because of its phallic shape. It is also rich in potassium and Vitamin B, which are found to be vital for the production of sex hormones. Honey:
Ancient Persians drank Mead, a fermented drink created from honey, in order to promote sexual desire. In fact, newlyweds drank Mead daily for a month during the honey month or the honeymoon. Enriched with vitamin B and boron, which is found to assist in body metabolism and use of estrogen, it is even claimed to increase the levels of testosterone. Oysters:
It was the Romans who first declared the aphrodisiac qualities of oysters, primarily because they resemble the female sexual organ. They are high in zinc, which is said to help in promoting sexual prowess in men. In addition, oysters contain D-aspartic acid and N-methyl-D-aspirate which may assist in releasing of both male and female sex hormones.
Do Aphrodisiacs Really Work?
The answer to that is that they work if you want them to work; meaning if you think that the aphrodisiac is working, then it will show the desired results in the form of sexual desire and cravings. Research studies indicate that subjects who consumed aphrodisiacs and subjects given placebos show the same results, because both groups thought they were given substances that would enhance their sexuality. The fact that you are using an aphrodisiac seems to affect the mind more than the body, so perhaps it is in fact the confidence instilled in the person that is responsible for increased sexual behavior. The mind is the strongest aphrodisiac there is.
