I was walking around the malls when I came across The Body Shop, and bought something there. It was about that time that a thought came to me. Well not as something to beautify your skin and hair, but about food. I suddenly remembered an article about this and I want to share it with you.
In ancient times, nutrition was a big concern. Poor nutrition affected both libido and fertility rates, and aphrodisiacs were sought out to not only remedy sexual anxiety or inadequate performance, but to increase fertility.
Foods that, by their nature, represented seed or semen, such as bulbs and eggs, were considered inherently to have sexual powers. Other types of foods were considered stimulating because of their physical resemblance to genitalia. In fact, aphrodisiac foods have been documented as early as the first century A.D. by the ancient Greeks.
Chocolate
The Aztecs and Mayans were the first to recognize the potency of chocolate, celebrating the harvest of the cacao bean with festivals of wild orgies. The Aztec ruler, Montezuma, reportedly drank 50 cups of chocolate each day to better serve his harem of 600 women (not all at once, I assume). You know what's tastiest under a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce? Skin.
Asparagus
The ancient "Law of Similarities" said that if one thing looks like another, it will improve what it resembles. As a phallic symbol, asparagus proves size doesn't matter! See if your lover can control himself when you lick Hollandaise sauce off individual spears and then nibble them one at a time.
Grapes
Marc Anthony wooed one of the most captivating women in the world with grapes (no, not J-Lo -- Cleopatra!), peeling each one and feeding her the individual juicy orbs. If you want to serve your lover grapes, lie down and place them one at a time in your navel.
Pine Nuts
These delicate, buttery nuts have been known to stimulate the libido since the second century. We now know they contain lots of zinc, a key mineral in the production of testosterone. You can bake them in cookies, or use them to make pesto. Or simply sprinkle a trail of pine nuts on your lover's body, and nibble your way home.
Honey
From the Kama Sutra to the Bible, honey has been connected with love, sex and sensuality. Ancient Egyptian remedies for sterility and impotence were based on honey. And of course the "honeymoon" is based on a Medieval tradition of newlyweds going into seclusion and drinking mead, a fermented drink made from honey until the first new moon of their marriage. Lipstick is icky but honey is yummy. Smear your lips with honey and give your lover a luscious kiss.
Vanilla
The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust. According to the myths of the ancient Mexican Totanac culture, Xanat, the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness forevermore. You'll find lots of pleasure in a small carton of vanilla ice cream. Drop cool spoonfuls on warm skin, and lick the drips as it melts.
Libations
Alcoholic beverages have served throughout history as a basis for most love potions, masking the foul tastes of bizarre ingredients. Of course now we know a glass of wine, or a smooth cocktail relaxes us, lowers inhibitions and stimulates our senses. Try a Margarita you'll never forget. Sprinkle some salt on your lover's neck, and have him hold a wedge of lime in his teeth. Lick the salt from his neck, drink a shot of very smooth tequila and have him squeeze the lime in your mouth. Oh-lay.
Oysters
These seductive mollusks have been documented as an aphrodisiac for two thousand years. Glistening on the half-shell, with delicate petals of tender meat, is it any wonder they look sensually familiar? They also happen to be loaded with zinc, a key ingredient to testosterone production. In any case ladies, if your lover loves oysters, you're in luck! Tuck a pearl in your oyster, and let him go diving.
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