Edible Aphrodisiacs to Boost Your Sexual Energy

We’ve all heard the stories about aphrodisiacs and their supposedly magical libido-boosting powers. Nobody can say for sure whether certain foods actually do affect you biologically—but it’s fun to give them a try.

Conduct your own aphrodisiac test run. Be creative. This is a fun (and tasty!) experiment to try. Make a list of all the foods you think are supposedly aphrodisiacs. Spend a week (or longer, if needed) incorporating one of these foods into your meal every day or night. Monitor the results and see which ones turn up the heat for you, and which simply leave a bad taste in your mouth. It’s like having your own sexy test kitchen! Here are some rumored aphrodisiacs to try:

• Oysters: Oysters are perhaps the most well-known of all stereotypical aphrodisiacs. Even if you do not particularly like eating oysters, try sampling them at least once to see if they really live up to the hype. Oysters can really help boost up your sexual energy. Plus, if you are not a fan already, chances are, you will grow to like them over time.
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  Chocolate: Undoubtedly, one of the greatest and tastiest foods in the planet. Nothing luminates sexual energy like chocolates. In addition to all of its other great qualities, many people believe chocolate can help put you in the mood for romance. As an added bonus, chocolate is so versatile—you can eat it as is, drizzle it on other foods, or use it to decorate each other’s bodies.
• Liquor: Liquor (especially champagne and wine) is also on top of the list of alleged aphrodisiacs. Wine adds a romantic feeling to an event and makes a boring dinner more exciting. Plus, alcohol helps you relax and shed your inhibitions. Nothing says a good time like a fine bottle of liquor.
• Spices: Some spices reportedly have libido-boosting qualities, including nutmeg and ginger. Try a few combinations and see if you can add some spice to your sex life—literally. You can just mix some spices at random or check a cookbook for ideas as to some tasty combinations.
• Garlic: Although garlic gets a bad rap for tainting your breath, some people claim garlic is an aphrodisiac. It helps to increase the body’s circulation and enhance blood flow to certain areas essential for good sex.
• Watermelon: According to various nutrition experts, watermelons can have similar effects as Viagra. So, give it a try and see the results yourself.
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  Asparagus: Asparagus is high in Vitamin B which can aid in boosting your sex drive.

Almost anything can be an aphrodisiac in the right situation. Remember the rumors about green M&M’s? It may be hard to believe, but even arugula has been reported to have aphrodisiac qualities.

But why rely on other people’s research? Make a conscious effort to see how certain foods affect your level of sexual interest. Pay attention to the food–libido connection and see if you can identify your own unique turn-on foods. Aphrodisiacs need not be exotic or expensive. For some people, cheap junk food does the trick, and you might discover steak puts your man in the mood. Sometimes the food itself does not do the trick—it’s a psychological connection, especially if a certain food triggers the memory of an exciting experience from the past.

When it comes to food and sex, it’s not just about what you eat, it’s how you go about eating it. Even ordinary food can seem sexy if you put a little effort into how you eat or present it.

Make it sexy. Putting any type of food in your mouth can be sexy, if you do it right. No matter what you happen to be eating, make an effort to put a sexy spin on the process. Lick it very slowly, caressing the food with your lips. Really take your time, relish and enjoy it.