Do aphrodisiacs really exist?

phrodisiacs are foods that increase sexual desire. The name comes from the name Aphrodite – that was the name of the goddess of love in Ancient Greece. Traditional options:

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• chocolate;
• red pepper;
• oysters;
• ginseng;
• Peruvian maca;
• figs;
• ginkgo;
• caviar;
• curry and others.

There is also exotic stuff. For example, Spanish fly, genitals and testes of whales, walruses, tigers, bulls or the skin of a poisonous frog. In general, everything is decided by imagination.

How do aphrodisiacs work?

In theory, aphrodisiacs should either improve potency , for example by accelerating blood flow, or increase desire. Unfortunately, research has shown that no aphrodisiac has these properties.

But American nutrition expert Elaine Magee notes that the action here can manifest itself psychologically. Like a placebo.

How some aphrodisiacs can be dangerous

Miracle supplements may do more harm than good. Think about this: let’s say some herbs really dilate blood vessels. But there are vessels not only in the penis. This means that the heart, brain and other important organs are at risk – this is the price for a good erection.

The famous Spanish fly, for example, leads to bleeding in the stomach and intestines, bleeding in the urine, heart problems and priapism – a painful erection for many hours.

Untested supplements may even contain sex drugs, which, obviously, should not be used for hot sex, so as not to face addiction and destruction of your own life and the life of your partner. By the way, if you add such a substance without consent, you can easily go to prison for rape . And this is absolutely fair.

What aphrodisiacs can you eat?

Any products that you personally consider to “warm up the passion.” Unless you have allergies, of course.

According to Elaine Magee, foods that are more associated with sex are those that have a soft, thick, and creamy texture, as well as exotic and spicy foods. This is worth considering when preparing a romantic dinner .

In addition, Magee advises using as a personal aphrodisiac those foods and dishes that a person ate before or during some particularly successful sexual experience. Resurrected memories can significantly intensify desire.

Which aphrodisiacs are best not to try?

If the chocolate and pepper seem a little weak, there may be some real problem that requires medical attention. It is clear that psychologically it is much easier to look for a natural alternative than to come to a urologist with a question. And in vain, because the doctor will be able to determine the cause and tell you how to solve the problem with less risk to health.

There is no need to order unknown medications on the Internet or bring local medications from travel. With them, as with any other additives, the same questions arise:

• How much do you need to eat to have an effect?
• How much can you take without causing harm?
• How does all this combine with other substances, such as medications?

And while official medicine does not offer answers, you cannot experiment on your own.