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Aphrodesiac or not?
Posted by Agit8r • 9/21/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: aphrodediacs, pseudo-aphrodesiacs
Ever wonder if various supposed aphrodesiacs are actually so or merely the stuff of urban legends?
Take for instance the old Spin-the-Bottle aged recipe for "romance"; an Aspirin and Cola*
Presuming the person ingesting such a concoction were not already desensitized to caffiene, the ingestion of such would raise the level of dopamine in the body (which can enhance sexual arousal.
In addition, the phosphoric acid in cola is an essential chemical in the relaxing of smooth muscle which can aid in the erectile function of either sex.
The aspirin can increase blood flow, also essential to said function
Thus, plausibly, aspirin and cola could act as a sexual stimulant.
Anyone else got one they would like to prove/debunk?
*In keeping with our new moral standards on the discussion board, please note that aphrodesiacs/pseudo-aphrodesiacs are intended for use by mommies and daddies who love each other very much 
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I've always wondered this. For me, caffeine always raised my level of alertness, so would it do the same for my sexual arousal? Also, if ibuprofens, vitamin E and fish oil all thin the blood and make circulation more rapid, as would alcohol (but I don't advise TOO much because you could reverse it), wouldn't have the same "blood rushing affect" as Viagra? I also never knew why oysters were known as the all time aphrodisiac.
Interesting though!-
If I recall, the oysters are supposed to have zinc (and possibly magnesium--IDR) which has some effect on the steroid hormones.
I've also heard lettuce, but thats probably just to get teens to eat healthier.
Some are probably more "tonic" than true aphrodesiac
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Simply a naked (or nekkid) woman works quite well for me. -
I saw a vending machine at a truck stop that had horny goat weed in it. (I dont know what was in it really) but that might work. It was in the womens bathroom so I guess we were suppost to slip it in a drink or something. It was 75 cents so I dont figure it worked. -
my opinion is that fresh foods will leave you feeling energetic, healthy and alert. Deep fried greasy food which leaves you sluggish and tired on the other hand. -
Aphrodesiacs definitely exist. They can be a powerful aid in romantic relationships, and in fact the term "honeymoon" comes from the Hellenic World. Two newlyweds would run off to some far away place and eat honey for a month. -
fresh pineapple juice is a good one-
I thought that was just for added "flavor"
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theres that but im also told that it increases libido
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The Durian fruit is definitely an aphrodisiac. -
I have nothing to prove or debunk, but this was interesting...
The ancients also believed that roots, vegetables, and fruits resembling the shape of genitals were a natural aphrodisiac. They reasoned that nature designed these shapes as a clue for their uses. Based on their shape alone, they chose to eat asparagus, bananas, beets, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms and vanilla beans in hope that they would arouse passion or bestow sexual vigor. One example of this extreme is Ginseng. This root is shaped like a man - with a torso, two legs and arms.
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Rhen there's always those "liquid assets"
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Here’s a fun fact: the universal symbol of love and affection has its origins in an herb that let the ancients fornicate [like rabbits] free from the worries of pregnancy. Yep, that's right, the heart shaped sign that we all know and love originated as the universal sign for a natural birth control pill. -> medgadget.com/archives/2007/05/the_birth_control_of_yesteryear.html-
Although I didn't click on the link, what you say is interesting.. I have always wondered about the heart shape -
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and then there's the placebo effect to consider
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