Myths About Aphrodisiacs | Aphrodisiacs Myths
by Although aphrodisiacs are based more on cultural myths than facts, their charm continues until today, to the extent that people are still experimenting to spice up their sex lives. Throughout history people have experimented with various drinks, foods and drugs in hopes of finding any ingredient magical, powerful aphrodisiac which will enhance the sexual experience. That many of them resemble male or female genitals, or are even inspired by animal sexuality, is not accidental. Named after Aphrodite, Greek goddess of beauty, love and fertility, aphrodisiacs are substances that, in theory, induce sexual desire, arousal, sexual desire and performance.
The following have been used as aphrodisiacs throughout time:
* Spanish Fly – aphrodisiac most famous of all time. Lyttle made from beetles of the species vesicatoria, having as main ingredient weighed:
- Irritate the bladder and urethra making to pump blood to the genitals. It creates a pleasant feeling of warmth but can permanently injure the urethra and can infect tissue genitourinary tract.
- Can cause an erection lasting or even permanent, or congestion of the vagina, both of which are often very painful.
- Can be poisonous and even fatal if long-term use.
* Oysters, clams and other seafood like sexual organs
* Rhino horn
* Banana, celery, asparagus and other foods in the form of phallus
* Honey – reminiscent of vaginal fluid
* Ginseng
* Chocolate
* Champagne and strawberries
* Chilly, curry and other spices or spicy foods – increase heart rate and sweat appears, this often during intercourse
* Bull’s testicles
* Yohimbine – an extract from the bark of the tree originally from West Africa, yohimbe. Although more studies are needed, the research shows that animals can help men who have difficulty maintaining an erection. But it does not seem to cause sexual arousal or desire.
However, until now, has proved the effectiveness of any aphrodisiac. In fact, as the case of musts Spanish, some of them can be harmful and even dangerous. It is also important to know that, as aphrodisiacs are not controlled by the Ministry of Health, you never know exactly what you buy when you see the bottle that bears the name “passion potion.”
Sometimes drugs are used as aphrodisiacs. Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and barbiturates, for example, help reduce and eliminate or produce feelings and inhibitions sensations leading to sexual arousal and desire.However, consumption of long periods of time or in large quantities can produce exactly the opposite, namely the lack of sex drive and even impotent. Among other side effects such as addiction, good consumer trial is often damaged and can make victims of sexual assaults, both as persecutors and the persecuted.
Another drug, amylase-nitrate-site, it seems that intensifies and prolongs the sensation of orgasm, probably due to intense pumping blood to the genitals and time perception obstructions. But perhaps because, at the same time, dizziness, headache, loss of consciousness, blood pressure and scared, which can be very dangerous.
Whether it works or not aphrodisiacs, the power of suggestion is key. If a person thinks a particular substance may improve the performance of her sex, appetite, and can heighten the pleasure, it is very likely that this will happen, even for a short period of time. Of course, a good company, intimacy, affection, trust and a horny partner may have the same effect.
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