10 Crazy Aphrodisiacs
We've logged this article under Science & Nature, but for several of these alleged aphrodisiacs, there's little evidence to support their claims. Still, it's fun to speculate (and even more fun to experiment.)1. Pherotones: cell phone ring tones as aphrodisiac? The website www.pherotones.com would have you believe so, and offers a number of romantic tones that supposedly attract the opposite sex. The ring tones available for sampling on the Pherotones site range from lush, sensual melodies to the stereotypical "boom-chiki-bow-wow" commonly heard in soft-core porn.
2. Deer Antler. Taken in pill form, the extracts from velvet antler removed from deer on farms in New Zealand and other countries are said to pack a powerful sexual stimulant effect. Deer antler is considered one of the fastest growing tissues in any animal, and it's believed this potent cell activity is what gives the extracts an androgenic, or masculinizing effect.
3. Puffer Fish (the Fugu). Served in Japan as a rare delicacy for hundreds of dollars a plate, the Fugu is actually highly poisonous if not prepared carefully. Those brave enough to consume the puffer describe tingling sensations in the extremities and stiffness of the muscles, which lends itself nicely to, well, you know...
4. Asparagus. This unpopular veggie contains compounds that create an estrogenic effect, possibly activating the sex hormone receptors. Wild asparagus contains even higher levels of these compounds, and one variation of Indian asparagus is known as "Shatavari," meaning "woman with 100 husbands."
5. Hot Plants. Featured in Penthouse and on 20/20, these pills contain extracts from the roots of several plants believed to have aphrodisiac effects. Two varieties, Hot Plants for Men, and Hot Plants for Women, are available, of course.
6. Nexcite caffeinated drink. A blue liquid that reportedly boosts the female libido, Nexcite was originally marketed as Niagara until the makers of Viagra forced a name change. The drink reportedly sold seven million bottles when launched in the US, and is undergoing a major marketing push under its new name.
7. Vitali-tea herbal drink. This drink, which supposedly tastes like your typical herbal tea, is based on a blend originated by Ojibwa Indians. It is said to raise sexual urges while detoxifying the body and boosting the immune system.
8. Chocolate. Ancient Aztec and Mayan tribes believed chocolate had exotic sexual powers, and that belief still exists among some today. Those who claim chocolate has aphrodisiac effects point to its chemical contents: trace amounts of Phenylethylamine, a stimulant that the body also produces when a person is in love, and fats unique to chocolate that create mild highs.
9. Fertilized eggs. For centuries, many people in Asia (influenced no doubt by inclusion in the Kama Sutra) have believed that fertilized eggs (usually from ducks or other birds) made them more sexually potent. Limited scientific research has backed up these claims to a degree, and many Asian markets in the U.S. sell fertilized eggs under the name Balut.
10. Bear gall bladders. Another popular aphrodisiac in Asia, where it's believed the bile from a bear's gall bladder (also said to be true of large animals like lions, cows and bulls), has a number of positive health effects, not the least of which is a significant increase in libido.
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(Sources: www.aprodisiacs.com; www.nexcite.se; www.pherotones.com; www.wikipedia.org)
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