Aphrodisiac Foods To Stimulate Sex Drive

What is an aphrodisiac food ?

An aphrodisiac food is one that is believed to stimulate the sex drive and increase sexual performance in both men and women. Aphrodisiac foods has been used as far back as the Romans and the Greeks to increase sexual powers. During those periods, people were concerned about fertility and sexual performance more so than passion itself, so a great amount of time was spent on determining what aphrodisiac foods would help these two separate concerns. You probably already have many of these foods in kitchen.

An aphrodisiac food can be suggestive, rather than cause a physical sexual reaction. In fact , many believe that some aphrodisiac food increase and stimulate sexual desire and performance by the suggestive nature of the food and the ritual surrounding the food presentation.

List of aphrodisiac foods

Aniseed : The Greeks and Romans believed that aniseed had special powers. There are many uses for this aphrodisiac food and some believe that sucking on the seeds will increase your libido.

Almond:   Throughout the ages, the almond has been a symbol of fertility. Some believe that the aroma stimulates passion in a female.

Avocado: The vitamin B6 contained in the avocado is said to increase male hormone production. The avocado also contains potassium which aids in regulating the female thyroid gland. A note about the avocado: the aztees call avocado tree a "testicle tree" because they thought the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree looked like male testicles.

 Asparagus: The phallic shape of some foods is a consideration in the selection of aphrodisiac foods. However, asparagus has more to offer than suggestive form. It contains vitamin E, believed to stimulate sex hormones which contributes to a healthy sex life and increased sexual powers.

Bananas: Bananas have a wonderful, suggestive phallic shape and are considered one of the most popular foods used to stimulate sexual desire and increase sexual powers.

Bananas also contain potassium and B vitamins which are essential to sex hormone production.

Chili peppers: "Capsaicin, " a chemical that stimulates our nerve endings and raises our pulse, is responsible for the heat in chili peppers. This aphrodisiac food is also thought to release endorphins, which give our bodies a natural high. Some researchers believe that is the case with all 'hot' foods. Garlic is another example of these aphrodisiac foods.

Other examples of aphrodisiac foods are : Chocolate, Coffee, Figs and Raw Oysters.