Aphrodisiacs

An aphrodisiac is a substance that is usually ingested to produce a feeling of sexual desire in the brain. An aphrodisiac is usually a food or drug that is eaten, but can also exist, and be consumed, in other forms; for example poppers is a liquid that vaporises instantly on contact with air. When inhaled this can give a nice buzz in the head and produce aphrodisiacal properties min the body. Click on poppers to find out more.

The name aphrodisiac is derived from the name of the Greek Goddess of sensuality and desire "Aphrodite".

Chocolate as an aphrodisiac:

A favourite aphrodisiac of women is chocolate. Chocolate contains the chemical "phenyl ethylamine" which is a compound that produces different forms of dopamine in the brain - one of which produces sexual arousal and reduces inhibitions. The ingestion of this compound is however counteracted in the body by the enzyme MAO, which significantly reduces the amount of the compound reaching the brain, and pretty much wipes out almost all of the aphrodisiacal qualities that chocolate has to offer.

Sex Drugs such as alcohol and cannabis (hash or weed) do reduce inhibitions and enhance the feeling of sexual pleasure, but these drugs are not considered as aphrodisiacs by definition.

A lot of skeptics do not believe that aphrodisiacs actually do produce sexual arousal, but are just believed to be aphrodisiacs from folklore and conjecture. For example, the oyster is known as an aphrodisiac, but many people believe that this inference comes only from the shape of an oyster, and the actual food does not produce any sexual desires at all.

Other examples of mythical aphrodisiacs are the tusk of a rhinoceros or the penis of a tiger; both regarded as aphrodisiacs for different reasons. The tusk of a rhinoceros is said to be thought of having aphrodisiacal properties just because of its phallic shape, and the penis of the tiger was believed to have aphrodisiacal properties because it is the love weapon of this virile and commanding beast. These reasons may be the main cause of these animals being endangered species.

Love potions are a fabled part of history. Because of stories, books and films some people believe that there are love potions that will either make someone fall in love with you or make you irresistible to the opposite sex. These exaggerated formulae don't exactly exist, that is you can't just give someone a potion and make them fall in love with you, however there ARE such things as love potions: these love potions just aren't the same as the fabled love potions of the land of fairytale.

When we speak of love potions here we are speaking of things such as fragranced candles or incense sticks. These will not make your potential suitor falling love with you, but when used to compliment a romantic evening these love potions can make your desired lover an easier catch.

Similar but more potent than incense and candles is poppers. Poppers is a volatile liquid that comes in a small bottle. When the cap is removed from this bottle the liquid will evaporate and produce a breathable vapour. When this vapour is inhaled it will give the person who has smelled it a light head and a short feeling of euphoria. This love potion will help to lower the inhibitions of your potential lover and make them more approachable in the topic of sexual relations. Poppers also helps relax muscles in the body, which also helps the mood on a romantic night. Amongst the muscles relaxed by this love potion is the ass muscles. This love potion will leave the recipient with a more relaxed bum hole which makes anal sex more enjoyable: for this reason poppers is a very popular love potion in the gay community.

Other quite popular and effective love potions come in the form of food. Aphrodisiacs are known to produce sexual arousal in some people when digested. The use of aphrodisiac foods in a meal combined with some of the above love potions can lead to a very romantic and/or steamy night.

Another popular love potion is fragranced massage oils. Not only do these massage oils have scents that will help send the blood running round the body but their actual application is something that will spark love on a romantic night. Massage is a great thing to be shared by a man and a woman. When massaging your partner you can't really get much closer to them, and as you rub your hands all over their body you will hit pressure points on the body that will promote sexual stimulation – a good erotic massage will produce all the loving you need at the end of your romantic night.

Another popular form of love potions are tingle gels. These gels are special lubricants. When applied to a man's penis or ass, or a woman's pussy or ass the gel will give a pleasant tingling sensation that helps increase sexual arousal and increases sexual sensitivity.

Other love potions include tonics made from herbs and spices, and the best parts of some aphrodisiacal foods. These tonics can be shared by two consenting adults to produce a heightened sense of sexual arousal.