Aphrodisiacs - originally created by the female deity of Greek legend, Aphrodite, the goddess of love - have withstood the test of time in popularity.
But are their charms purely mythological, or is there a natural aphrodisiac science to elevating the libido? Today, in virtually every heath store, and in the aisles of every pharmacy, there are products sold with the promise of enhanced sexual appetite and performance, both for men and women.
This rather inexpensive and easy-to-cultivate, legal plant has been used for ages, and is still touted, especially by old-timers, to help men rise to the occasion of romance.
Men are often lured into paying big bucks to perform like a buck, and one of the main products marketed to men who want to be horny as goats is an herb commonly known as Horny Goat Weed. This rather inexpensive and easy-to-cultivate, legal plant has been used for ages, and is still touted, especially by old-timers, to help men rise to the occasion of romance.
But most of these modern pills, potions, and capsules marketed to the male population contain one ingredient in common, and it is this herb – well known in Asia by the name Yohimbie Root – that is usually the one that is the most active ingredient in all of these bottled promises of male potency.
But Yohimbie can cause unwanted and sometimes unhealthy or hazardous symptoms, such as elevated heart rate. Most manufacturers put warnings on the labels of products containing this herb, and in many places it cannot be purchased by anyone under the age of 18.
The symptom that many people who have used it recall more than any other (including sexual arousal) is that it is a jolt to the system, like concentrated espresso beans. It can cause nervousness, tension, flushing, headaches, and a host of other non-romantic side effects.
Natural Aphrodisiacs
That is not to say that there is no such thing as a natural aphrodisiac, however. Although not scientifically proven to help improve one’s sexual drive, many people who use a number of “aphrodisiacs” and claim good results. For the most part (unless you have a particular kind of food allergy or other ailment) the most common ones are relatively harmless and not super pricey.
some women claim to get more excited by a gift of pearls – which also come from oysters.
Oysters are one of the most popular of all. Many varieties of shellfish are thought, at least superstitiously, to have a good effect upon the libido of both men and women. Oysters usually have high amounts of zinc, for instance, and zinc supplements are often recommended for men who lack sexual energy. Of course if they are eaten raw or out of season, they can pose a serious health threat, so oyster eating should be done under optimal conditions.
Casanova's Secret
Some historians claim that Casanova, who was known for his prowess in the bedroom, ate more than 20 dozen oysters per week, and was quite the lover all weekend long. Oysters have been popular hot-date food for at least 400 years, although some women claim to get more excited by a gift of pearls – which also come from oysters.
Asparagus is also said to aid the libido, and a meal of asparagus is not only tasty, but also somewhat suggestive because of the visual appearance of the wild green stalk. Again, however, if you are going for visual appeal, you might do just as well with your woman if you present her with seductive-looking orchids or roses with especially long, attractive stems.
There are other products, such as Spanish fly or so-called pheromone scents, and these tend to offer more folk legend than libido action. Many products marketed as such are simply benign ingredients with sexy marketing and packaging. Almost all are very expensive, but unfortunately, you do not always get what you pay for, especially when sexual enhancement is being marketed.
