10/12/2012
THE TOP 10 Aphrodisiacs
So to all of my Guys & Divas, tell me which one or multiple combinations get you hot and bothered!!!!
If what we see in romantic comedies is true, then there's nothing more arousing to a single woman than attending a wedding alone. As the movies would have it, every available man from that point might as well be wearing a gigantic bull's-eye.
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But according to a study conducted by researchers the real aphrodisiac for women is the smell of a new mother and her baby. Women were given pads used by women while breastfeeding to smell. When smelling the pads used by lactating women, women who already had partners reported a dramatic increase in s*xual desire, while single women experienced an increase in s*xual fantasies. Smelling a fresh pad, untouched by mom or baby, did nothing for the women's s*x drives. Men love it!
#9 If you find yourself particularly amorous around Thanksgiving, it might be due to the dessert table. In studies conducted by the scent of the Thanksgiving staple was found to increase pe**le blood flow by 40 percent. The scent was also found to increase s*xual desire in women.
While the smell of pumpkin pie may conjure happy memories and a feeling of comfort and safety, it doesn't hurt that a few individual ingredients in the recipe help the process along. Cinnamon and vanilla have also been touted for their abilities as aphrodisiacs.
If pumpkin pie's not your specialty, researchers found that a few other food items got a man's blood flowing, though to a lesser extent. The smell of cheese pizza increased blood flow to the p***s by 5 percent, while buttered popcorn caused a 9 percent increase. Before heading off to the movies, you may want to stock up on licorice and cucumbers -- the combination of those scents caused the greatest amount of blood flow to the vaginal area.
# 8 Vi**ra is not an aphrodisiac by strict definition; presumably, your desire is already aroused if you're seeking out the little blue pill, and it's your performance that could use a little boost. However, many are interested in the properties of an herb called yohimbe, which has sometimes been marketed as an herbal Vi**ra.
The herb comes from the bark of a West African tree and has been shown to cause er****ons in men unable to achieve them. Yohimbe is thought to work by stimulating certain nerve centers in the spine that control er****on and was approved for use in some prescription drugs.
#7 Your heart is racing. Beads of sweat are starting to form. Blood is rushing through your body and you feel lightheaded.
Is it a response to a pretty girl or dreamboat guy walking into the room, or is it that Mexican food you just ate? The fact that spicy foods such as hot peppers mimic the s*xual response has earned them a reputation as an aphrodisiac. As long as you're acting like you just had s*x, you might as well have some, right? Sometimes extracts of cayenne and chilies are sold as an aphrodisiac, but the natural form is acceptable too.
Try a date at a restaurant with a hot and spicy menu, but try to refrain from jokes about "spicing things up." So far, no scientific studies have found bad jokes to be an aphrodisiac.
Here's one Spanish fly, or the dried remains of beetles, has a long reputation as an aphrodisiac. Legend has it that Spanish fly draws blood to the s*xual organs once it's excreted.
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Ginseng is an oft-used aphrodisiac in Asian cultures, Sure, ginseng means "man root," which certainly brings particular images to mind, and it has been shown to get animals aroused, but these results haven't been duplicated in studies with human subjects. If ginseng does have any aphrodisiac oomph, it might be due to the mild stimulation in energy that it can cause. After all, maybe the reason for your rut is a lack of l***y liveliness.
#5 The power of many aphrodisiacs relies upon a medieval philosophy known as the "Doctrine of Signatures." People believed that God designated his purpose for things by their appearance; for example, if an herb was meant to treat the liver, then it would resemble a liver. For that reason, many of the aphrodisiacs on our list resemble genitalia, often phalluses.
While the horns of several animals, including those of the unicorn, have been touted as aphrodisiacs over the centuries, perhaps the most famous myth is that rhino horn is used for its aphrodisiacal properties.
In fact, rhino horn is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat fever, high blood pressure, and other illnesses, but it is not used as an aphrodiac. Rhino horn from Asian and Africa, used for these medicinal purposes, commands thousands of dollars per pound, and the major demand for the product has sky-rocketed!!!
#4 The power of many aphrodisiacs relies upon a medieval philosophy known as the "Doctrine of Signatures." People believed that God designated his purpose for things by their appearance; for example, if an herb was meant to treat the liver, then it would resemble a liver. For that reason, many of the aphrodisiacs on our list resemble genitalia.
While certain aphrodisiacs on this list gain their status by resembling a phallus, this entry takes the idea one step further. In some cultures, it's encouraged to consume the actual p***s of other animals. You might, for example, want to take a bite of tiger p***s, should you want to emulate the masculine prowess that the tiger represents. Perhaps you associate certain animals. It's thought that by eating these animals' organs, you take on some of the animals' powers. There's no reason to stop with a phallus, though; Rocky Mountain oysters, or a bull's testicles, are also considered an aphrodisiac. Because a human male's p***s is often likened to a snake, snake's blood has been used as an aphrodisiac, though some have made do with any long-tailed reptile's blood in a pinch.
#3 What's up, Doc?" is a catchphrase made famous by one Bugs Bunny, who was frequently depicted nibbling on a carrot. If you nibble on a few carrots yourself, you just might find yourself up for some loving action. Carrots are a ph***ic symbol, and thus they hold power over some minds as a way to get the phallus into action. But it's worth considering the whole salad bar of options. There are numerous other vegetables that resemble phalluses, and don't forget a juicy tomato. The first Europeans to try tomatoes called them "love apples."
Carrots and the rest of a salad can do good things for you in the bedroom because they do good things for your body. Rather than feeling overly full and stuffed with unhealthy food, a salad will leave you feeling light and energetic. And I think we all know what having some extra energy can lead to.
's a reason chocolate floods store shelves when Valentine's Day rolls around; it's long been thought to have aphrodisiacal qualities. However, such a multitude of chocolate may defeat the purpose, because chocolate was originally considered an aphrodisiac simply because it was so rare. Similarly, potatoes were once considered an aphrodisiac in Europe because they were so exotic.
But even if we're inundated with cheap chocolate, does that mean chocolate is a worthless Valentine's Day gift? Of course not. While some studies have linked chocolate lovers with higher libidos, it may be because of the effect chocolate has on your brain. Chocolate contains serotonin, a chemical that makes you happy and thus more inclined to show your partner some affection. It also has caffeine, which keeps you awake long enough to take care of business. But the real secret weapon in this sweet may be phenylethylamine, which is a natural neurotransmitter version of amphetamine. High levels of phenylethylamine are associated with love, while heartbreak can cause phenylethylamine levels to drop dramatically. But not so fast there, sugar tooth. Chocolate's critics say the phenylethylamine is too quickly digested to have any real effect in the bedroom.
So stop and enjoy....
we've encountered quite a few aphrodisiacs on this list that resemble the male reproductive organs, the oyster has the privilege of representing the females. Oysters are perhaps the most famous of aphrodisiacs; even well known lover Casanova was said to eat them by the dozens.
Besides the imagery of genitalia and the association with Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty, for whom aphrodisiacs are named, sprang from an oyster shell), oysters possess massive amounts of zinc.
Without enough zinc, men's s***m count and fertility is affected. Oysters also pack a punch of iron; an iron deficiency could leave you too tired to be in the mood for love!!
Tell me what y'all think!!! Xoxo
