I'm making an educated guess that most everyone is aware of, or has even tried, some sort of outside element they believed might help them ( or their loved one ) "get in the mood." No, I'm not referring to Viagra or witchcraft; I'm talking about aphrodisiacs.What is an aphrodisiac? Well, it can be a drug, scent, food, drink or herb that (some claim) may kindle or increase sexual desire. The name originally comes from the Greek goddess of Sensuality, Aphrodite. Throughout history, certain foods, drinks and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable.
Not that I am a subject matter expert, or have evidence from Asylum.com to counter the claim, but there's very little historical and scientific data that shows these things actually work. In fact, some articles suggest the desired results may be attributed to a placebo effect, meaning the stuff worked because the person wanted it to.
Below is a list of the "most searched aphrodisiacs" on AOL Search. So what do you think? Are aphrodisiacs real or make believe?
Top Searched Aphrodisiacs on
- Chocolate
- Ginseng
- Arugula
- Oysters
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Kelp
- Spanish Fly
- Tribulus Terrestris
- Damiana
- Yohimbine
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1. Paris Hilton NAKED again:
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Posted at 8:06PM on Apr 26th 2008 by Tim
2. this drink will put a twinkle in her eye and a jigg in your step...http://mymonavie.com/daveandrocio
Posted at 8:52PM on Apr 26th 2008 by bighognpin
3. Lol! No one commenting on this huh?
Posted at 9:29PM on Apr 26th 2008 by Lisa
4. I hope that anyone who decides to use yohimbe will at least read the warnings on any product with it as an ingredient -- it is safe, but there are substances it should NOT be consumed with -- the thing is, it is a common ingredient in OTC 'male enhancers/stimulants', and it is really the main active ingredient that does the work. The other ingredients may have some effect, but they do not have the quick effect that yohimbe does on men -- I am not clear if yohimbe also stimulates the clitoris, but since it and the penis are of similar tissue types, it likely does. But it is not to be played with, being as powerful as ephedra herbs, but working in a different way.
Posted at 9:36PM on Apr 26th 2008 by mike r
5. I'm surprised no one looked up strawberries... I've heard they work too.
Posted at 9:51PM on Apr 26th 2008 by chelstaylor617
6. Why any of you guys need a "helper" is beyond me. Seems times have changed so much that some think they need a different pill for everything. Songs have even been composed about one in particular. I still live by the good 'ol days rule where I have to feel something for the girl - then I don't need any "help". By the way - neither does she.
Posted at 10:44PM on Apr 26th 2008 by Mitch
7. You forgot wormwood, an ingredient in Pernod, and Vermouth, it becomes more active as the alcohol amount is increased. touted by people in the middle east as the only true aphrodisiac.
Posted at 11:16PM on Apr 26th 2008 by John
8. www.moneyandromance.com
There are a lot of weird foods out there
Posted at 4:30AM on Apr 27th 2008 by moneyandromance
9. http://www.moneyandromance.com/
There are a lot of weird foods
Posted at 4:31AM on Apr 27th 2008 by moneyandromance
10. Conch is an Aphrodisiacs in the Island of the Bahamas, eaten raw chopped up in a salad consist of tomatoes, cucumber,onion,bell pepper, lemon juice with hot peppers the natives love for conch salad is not just delicious, but its considered their aphrodisiac. Then there is another way of eating conch, scorched conch which is also eaten raw but instead of chopping the conch up, they take a knife and make marks all across the conch slice some onions and tomatoes with lemon & pepper. If you ever go down to the Bahamas why don't you take a trip to the nearst dock and they will serve you up a bowl of this delicious aphrodisiac, and see where your sexual heights will rise, including a flavor you will never want to be with out.
Posted at 10:12AM on Apr 27th 2008 by JJ
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Posted at 9:14AM on Apr 29th 2008 by peter342
12. Good one. Read more on aphrodisiacs: http://matrimonyxpress.bharatmatrimony.com/2008/05/the-foodie/eat-your-way-to-a-great-conjugal-life/
Posted at 1:13AM on Jun 5th 2008 by Amala