BeMoreYou – Expert Tip

February 24, 2006
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Name: Dr. Ava Cadell
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2006
Section: Informed

Question: For at least 5,000 years, men and women have experimented with everything from oysters and marijuana to rhino horn, lion blood and the dried remains of the Mediterranean cantharis beetle (also known as “Spanish Fly”) to enhance their libido. What, if anything, can we add to our diet that really works?

Answer: Food and sex are two of the greatest pleasures known to mankind, and both appetites need to be fulfilled. They are part of our vital life force and stimulate all of ours senses. If you’ve never tried combining the two, here’s your chance. Consider adding the following foods to your next grocery-shopping list:

Aphrodisiacs for Flirting

  • Chili peppers get the heart pumping, pores sweating and blood flowing toward the genitals.
  • Bananas contain bufotenine, a chemical that acts on the brain to increase happiness, self-confidence and sex drive.
  • Carrots contain strong fibrous ingredients that supercharge the body and lead to a feeling of strong sexual desire.
  • Damiano, known as the “lover’s herb,” contains alkaloids that stimulate blood flow to the genitals and increase sensitivity.
  • Clary sage is known for decreasing inhibitions with its relaxing, euphoric and mildly intoxicating effects.

Aphrodisiacs for Seduction

  • Oysters contain zinc, an essential mineral needed for sperm production. Oysters also release testosterone in women.
  • Shrimp is high in iodine, used by the thyroid gland, which regulates energy (including sexual energy).
  • Chocolate contains caffeine and a plant substance called phytosteral, which mimics human sex hormones.
  • Ginger root increases blood flow to the genitals in both men and women.
  • Olives: Green ones make men more virile, while black olives are believed to increase sex drive in women.
  • Asparagus is rich with potassium, phosphorous, calcium and vitamin E—all vital for increased hormone production.
  • Apples are known as the fruit of temptation since Biblical times. They are also filled with vitamins, minerals and enzymes that stimulate sexual desire.

For more tips about aphrodisiacs, the interrelationship of food and sex, or a wide variety of information to help improve your love life, visit Dr. Cadell’s Web site at www.avacadell.com.