Aphrodisiac Food for You and Your Partner

Believe it or not, there are certain food out there that have impacts on your intimate life. These food works not only on that, but also by affecting your hormones, stress levels, energy and brain chemistry. Include these food in your menu during a romantic dinner with your partner and they might just work their magic on the both of you.

One of the food that you can try is bananas. Bananas are full of magnesium, potassium and vitamins B. Apart for that, bananas also contains bromeliad enzyme and chelating minerals which are believed to enhance the male libido. Avocado is said to boost immune system and contains lots of folic acid, potassium and vitamin B6. From its shape and growth on the tree, the Aztecs called avocados trees as testicle trees.


Asparagus is another aphrodisiac food. It is rich in fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, folic acid and potassium. Folic acid is said to boost histamine production which is required in reaching orgasms in both partners. Like the asparagus, the oysters have also long been associated with increasing sexual desire. They are believed to be aphrodisiac due to their high zinc content which helps to increase libido and to produce sperm.

In the past, scribes and poets believed that the aroma of almond arouses passion in females and almonds were seen as fertility symbols. In the modern days, scientists found out that almonds contain lots of magnesium, fiber and vitamin E.

Basil has been used to improve the taste and smell of food, but has anyone ever thought that this is an aphrodisiac food before? The aroma that basil gives is thought to have an aphrodisiac effect on the human body and is stimulating. This plant is usually used in pasta sauce.

Another food is the chocolate. Pure chocolate is the king of natural aphrodisiacs and contains anandamine and phenylethylamine. Anandamine is a chemical which makes us feel good and phemylethylamine releases dopamine and peaks during orgasms. The latter is said to enhance feelings of attractions, excitement and euphoria. The source of chocolate, the cacao contains tryptophan, which is an important element of the neurotransmitter serotonin for promotion of relaxation and a sense of well-being.

Garlic is well-known for its antibacterial effect and its smell. Before you start to decide that this is definitely out of your menu, look at the benefits. Garlic is rich of allicin which increases the blood flow. Figs have been thought to have the ability to stimulate arousal. The ancient Greeks associate figs with love and fertility and they were believed to be Cleopatras favourite food.

Honey is another aphrodisiac food. It is a great source for boron. Boron is a trace mineral that helps the body to metabolize estrogen, which is the female sex hormone. In males and females, studies have shown that it may enhance levels of testosterone in the blood thus promoting sex drive and orgasms. Honey also contains B vitamins which are prerequisites for testosterone, nutrients, phytochemicals and enzymes needed for the body.

Food is not only for survival or for your taste buds. They can help in the bedroom too! Try these tips today!

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