Aphrodisiacs

Aphrodisiacs are foods that claim to increase or arouse sexual desire or improve sexual function. Foods such as oysters, caviar and .
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While there is no evidence that any foods will stimulate sexual organs, the process of eating sexy foods can help bring a sexual context to the forefront and stimulate sexual desire. And it can be fun!! .
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Historically, there have been 5 categories that aphrodisiac foods have fallen into: .
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#1 Foods that create heat and moisture ie. Spices, chili, hot peppers

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#2 Foods that look like sexual organs - the oysters fall in here

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#3 Reproductive organs and eggs ie. caviar
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#4 Foods that are considered rare and exotic

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#5 Foods that stimulate your senses ie. strawberries
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As mentioned above, even though there is no evidence for foods increasing desire, sensual eating can be a fun activity to do as a couple. Take turns feeding each other blindfolded!

Noémie Kyryluk