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Many foods (bananas, asparagus, carrots, avocados) are considered aphrodisiacs because they resemble the penis or testicles. Oysters resemble a vagina.
Bananas
This shapely and nutritious fruit is a complete meal, loaded with potassium, magnesium and B vitamins. For a sweet overindulgence, try a banana milkshake made with ripe bananas, milk and honey. The combination will calm your stomach and re-regulate your blood sugar. It also contains chelating minerals and the bromelain enzyme, said to enhance the male libido—maybe that’s why Central Americans drink the sap of the red banana as an aphrodisiac, while Hindus regard it as a symbol of fertility. A banana left on a doorstep indicates that a marriage is about to take place. Bananas made an early appearance in the Garden of Eden; according to Islamic myth, Adam and Eve covered themselves not with fig but banana leaves.
Avocado
It could be the sensuous pear shape or the rich flavor of the fruit that gives avocado its aphrodisiac reputation. Avocados are voluptuous and feminine shape, but they have also been associated with male sexuality. The Aztecs called the avocado tree “Ahuacuatl,” or “testicle tree.” The ancients thought the fruit hanging in pairs on the tree resembled the male’s testicles. The Spanish, in fact, found avocados so obscenely sexy, that Catholic priests forbade them to their parishioners. The creamy fruit is especially good for pregnant women due to its high content of folic acid, as well as vitamin B6 and potassium. They are also said to boost immune function. Whether added to salad, pureed in soups or chopped into the perfect bowl of fresh guacamole, the sea-green treat is perfect on your Valentine’s table.
Honey
Honey is also known as the nectar of Aphrodite. Sticky, runny, viscous, butter-texture, deliciously sweet, honey it is as much a sensual experience as it is a delicious indulgence. Honey is one of the most seductive foods available worldwide and as it is a form of sugar provides sustained high energy. Being easily metabolized and rich in B-vitamins, enzymes and amino acids it helps to pump the energizers through your system. Honey is made through pollination and is a symbol of procreation. The word “honeymoon” got its name from mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey, which was given to the happy couple.
Pine Nuts
Zinc is a key mineral necessary to maintain male potency and pine nuts are rich in zinc. Pine nuts have been used to stimulate the libido as far back as Medieval times. Pine nuts have been used in love potion for centuries. Even Ovid the Roman Poet cites Pine Nuts as an effective Aphrodisiac. It is the high content of Zinc that makes Pine nuts worthy of being called an Aphrodisiac! Pine nuts are high in zinc, which stimulates the libido. A lack of zinc can cause infertility and impotence. They also contain a compound called boron which stimulates brain activity.
Figs
Said to be Cleopatra’s favorite food, the sweet, purple fruits are sexy in both appearance and texture. For obvious reasons, they’ve been a synonym in erotic literature for female sexual organs. To the ancient Greeks, they were “more precious than gold” and many cultures associated figs with fertility. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act.
Oysters
This is a given oysters physically resemble the female organ, which is probably why some men find them so visually stimulating. Also, oysters are high in zinc so they help improve your lover’s sexual potency. The Romans placed the oyster high on their list of prized aphrodisiacs. Casanova, the legend goes, would eat 50 raw oysters for breakfast. Yet interestingly, oysters are high in zinc, which is necessary for sperm production.
Chocolate
Chocolate also helps the brain produce feel-good serotonin. Be sure to indulge in the dark variety—it contains incredible amounts of antioxidants, whereas milk chocolate is just that: milk and sugar with trace amounts of cocoa. Chocolate has phenylethylamine and serotonin, two chemicals that light up pleasure areas in the brain. Chocolate is similar to sex in that it makes you feel good. This doesn’t imply, and no studies have shown that chocolate increases sexual desire. Hershey’s Kisses might lead to kisses, but the passion was likely firmly in place beforehand.
Red Wine
Not only is red wine good for the heart – it’s also rich in resveratrol, a form of antioxidant which increases estrogen production. A glass or two of wine can greatly enhance a romantic interlude. Wine relaxes and helps to stimulate our senses. Drinking wine can be an erotic experience. Let your eyes feast on the color of the liquid. Caress the glass, savor the taste on your lips. Do remember that excessive alcohol will make you too drowsy for the after-dinner romance. A moderate amount of wine has been said to “arouse” but much more than that amount with have the reverse affect.
Champagne
Champagne is considered to be one of the world’s most potent aphrodisiacs. This effervescent wine can only be produced distinctly in the Champagne region of France. Any other bubbly is simply referred to as a sparkling wine. The delicate bubbles reach the blood stream more rapidly than still wine. Therefore, most people tend to feel it’s euphoric effects more quickly. A romantic night with champagne is more than what it looks like!!! Champagne is considered the “drink of love,” not only because of the romantic touch it adds to the dinner date but also because champagne like other alcohols can reduce your inhibition and as they say, get into the groove!!!
Peaches
The appearance of plump, juicy and mouth-watering peaches already provides a highly sexual image. Aside from that, these luscious fruits have vitamin A which in turn produces healthy, touchable skin – the largest erogenous zone in the human body! The peach’s finest attributes are actually in its kiss. Packed with vitamins and primary nutrients, peaches offer potassium, phosphorus, iron, A and C-all key ingredients to enhance “performance.”