There is almost no person on the planet who does not believe and does not think about aphrodisiacs, because the increase in sexual desire is something that almost everyone craves. Is there a “placebo” effect in this area as well? Of course. Here are some myths about aphrodisiacs that can (never) be eradicated.
Chocolate
Chocolate is full of anandamide and phenylethylamine, two ingredients that cause the body to release the same endorphins that are released during sex or physical arousal. As it also contains an ingredient that makes her skin sensitive to any erotic touch.
U.S. and Canadian scientists have found that chocolate stimulates the same centres in the brain as cocaine, but if too much chocolate is taken, it can reduce or completely eliminate the effect, and even if you let your partner eat it, she will probably just turn around and fall asleep. Aim for dark chocolate, one that contains more cocoa and keeps portions small.
PHYSICAL EFFECT: 20%
PLACEBO EFFECT: 40%
Oysters
These slippery shells have been sucked in the name of love for centuries, but until 2005, it was not scientifically proven that oysters have any effect on your mood at all. Namely, in the mentioned year, a team of researchers identified two amino acids in oysters, which appeared in another study that showed that they increase the release of sex hormones in rats.
If this is not enough for you to have sex, keep in mind that oysters are full of zinc, which regulates some genital hormones and increases sperm production. Critics question how powerful these shells really are, but the history of oysters as a strong aphrodisiac, and as we have already said, centuries of sucking, also contribute to psychosomatic stimulation.
PHYSICAL EFFECT: 20%
PLACEBO EFFECT: 100%
Watermelon
According to researchers, this summer treat contains citrulline, a nutrient that relaxes blood vessels throughout the body in the same way that Viagra relaxes “below the belt.” A 100-gram serving contains 150 milligrams of citrulline, but scientists have not proven how much dose is actually needed to wake the beast in you. You try the whole watermelon, as far as you can get, but in principle, you will probably only get to the toilet.
PHYSICAL EFFECT: 20%
PLACEBO EFFECT: 40%
Phallus or vaginal looking food
Suggestive fruits such as bananas, avocados, strawberries may not have a physical effect on your tool, but they can encourage provocative thoughts and this food can become a real toy for flirting. Sometimes it’s enough for a girl to eat a banana in front of you and you’re ready for action, isn’t it?
PHYSICAL EFFECT: 0%
PLACEBO EFFECT: 40%
Alcohol
The father of all wrong decisions, it affects the cerebral cortex of the brain as a depressant and thus reduces inhibitions that would otherwise reduce arousal. Too much, however, in addition to contributing to your bad decisions, can also weaken your erection. So, if you just get drunk in the battle for the best aphrodisiac, the good old alcohol wins, that girl looks nice to me, right?
PHYSICAL EFFECT: 60%
PLACEBO EFFECT: 100%