Looking to spice things up this season of love?
Perhaps you might not have the nerves to walk into a sex shop. Good tidings, no need to step out of your house. Some regular foods have been scientifically proven as good aphrodisiacs. Some might just surprise you. Welcome to our love pantry.
1. Avocado
The avocado tree was called a ‘testicle tree’ by the Aztecs because its fruit hangs in pairs on the tree, resembling the male testicles. Its aphrodisiac value is based on this resemblance.
2. Bananas
In addition to the phallic shape of the banana itself, the banana flower also has a phallic shape. Bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, which are said to be necessary for sex-hormone production.
3. Basil
For centuries, people said that basil stimulated the sex drive and boosted fertility as well as producing a general sense of well-being. The scent of basil was said to drive men wild, so much so that women would dust their breasts with dried and powdered basil. Basil is one of the many reported aphrodisiacs that may have the property of promoting circulation.
4. Chocolate (Duh!)
Chocolate has forever been associated with love and romance. It was originally found in the South American rain forests. The Mayan civilizations worshiped the Cacao tree and called it ‘food of the gods’.
5. Carrots
The phallus-shaped carrot has been associated with sexual stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction.
6. Cucumbers
Aside from its phallic shape, the scent of cucumbers is believed to stimulate women by increasing blood flow to the vagina.
7. Garlic
Long ago, Tibetan monks were not allowed to enter the monastery if they had been eating garlic because of its reputation for stirring up passions. Garlic increases circulation.
8. Honey
In medieval times, people drank mead, a fermented drink made from honey, to promote sexual desire. In ancient Persia, couples drank mead every day for a month (known as the ‘honey month’ — a.k.a. ‘honeymoon’) after they married in order to get in the right frame of mind for a successful marriage. Honey is rich in B vitamins (needed for testosterone production) as well as boron (helps the body metabolize and use estrogen). Some studies have suggested that it may also enhance blood levels of testosterone.
9. Nutmeg
In ancient China, women prized nutmeg an aphrodisiac, and researchers have found it to increase mating behaviors in mice. There is no evidence to prove the same happens in humans. In quantity, nutmeg can produce a hallucinogenic effect.
10. Papaya
Papaya (like aniseed) is estrogenic, meaning it has compounds that act as the female hormone estrogen. It has been used as a folk remedy in promoting menstruation and milk production, facilitating childbirth and increasing the female libido.
11. Date Palm
The fruit of the Date Palm is known as a date. It is considered the “Sacred Fruit for the Arabs”. The Jews ate the palm tree dates; the tree juices were fermented into wine. It was considered a symbol of grace and elegance and was often gifted by them to women. Dates mixed with milk and cinnamon is aphrodisiac
12. Passion Fruit:
Passion fruit was discovered by a Jesuit monk in the jungles of Brazil. It is a highly aromatic fruit to tantalize the senses and promote an overall calming effect.
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