At all times, people have tried to find substances that would increase their sexual abilities. Such substances are called aphrodisiacs (on behalf of the ancient Greek goddess of love Aphrodite). And if some of them were really effective, then people were still mistaken about most of them.

Misconceptions about aphrodisiacs

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Aphrodisiacs are substances that stimulate or enhance sexual desire or sexual activity. Let's look at the most common modern misconceptions about aphrodisiacs.

 

Sexual organs of animals and potency

It has long been believed in different countries that if you eat the genitals of certain animals, you can get their sexual power. So, the ancient Romans greatly appreciated the chefs from Africa, who prepared special salads for men, which necessarily included chicken eggs and the genitals of monkeys and elephants. The legendary King Solomon, when he felt a decrease in potency, restored it with the help of crocodile eggs and the tail of a giraffe. There is no scientific basis for such methods, which allows us to classify them as myths.

One of the modern alleged aphrodisics are lamb or bull testicles. This dish has been on the menu of aristocrats in Spain for three centuries. Today, in restaurants, they are offered to taste men who would like to increase their sexual power. The waiters may even explain to you that this is due to the high content of the male hormone testosterone in the delicacy. However, it is impossible to introduce testosterone into the body in this way, since this hormone is destroyed during heat treatment. And, therefore, those to whom this “aphrodisiac” helps should thank the power of their self-hypnosis for this :)

 

Fish dishes are a source of sexual power

In ancient Greece, doctors advised married warriors to eat more fish dishes to restore sexual strength. Since then, it has been believed that seafood is good for potency. But this is nothing more than a myth. Scientists know that the inhabitants of the coastal regions feel worse sexually than the inhabitants of the plains.

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Oysters – a double charge of sexual energy

It is widely believed that oysters have a stimulating effect. Moreover, this is often explained by the fact that oysters are hermaphrodites, that is, bisexual creatures, therefore, they carry a double charge of sexual energy. It is curious that another myth deprived oysters of the title of aphrodisiac – eating mollusks causes non-traditional sexual orientation. In fact, neither is true.

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Alcohol increases sexual power

Some people believe that alcohol increases potency. This can happen only in the initial period of alcohol consumption. But, firstly, the signs of an increase in potency are short-lived, and secondly, in the future they will inevitably be replaced by a decrease in sexual desire, a weakening of erection and serious sexual disorders.

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The opinion that alcohol contributes to an increase in sexual strength is not entirely true. It's all about how much alcoholic beverages are consumed and what their quality is. For example, small portions of aged red wine can actually be beneficial for men. On the other hand, frequent and abundant use of alcoholic beverages, even of the highest quality, adversely affects potency, especially in men over the age of 30.

 

Spicy food increases potency

The opinion that spicy food has a positive effect on potency is usually not in doubt. However, the direct effect of hot spices and spices on potency has not been scientifically proven. This is just an assumption, which, quite possibly, is not true.

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Raw eggs have a positive effect on potency

There is a myth that raw chicken eggs have a positive effect on potency. But no special substances that act on potency were found in chicken eggs. Another thing is that the egg itself contains a complex of vitamins and has a calorie content that activates all the forces of the body. By the way, in this respect there is no significant difference between boiled and raw eggs.

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Fugu fish is a well-known sexual stimulant

A culinary dish related to Japanese cuisine, puffer fish is one of the world's famous sexual stimulants. But do not envy the Japanese. In pursuit of the pleasures of this dish, up to 300 people die here every year. But whether the fish becomes a stimulant or a deadly poison depends on whether the cook will be able to cook it correctly.

Misconceptions about aphrodisiacs

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Misconceptions about aphrodisiacs

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Menthol enhances potency

Among smokers, you can often hear that menthol in cigarettes enhances potency. In fact, menthol only dilates blood vessels, which, it would seem, should lead to arousal and erection. But in practice, it doesn't. No positive effect of menthol on erection has been established, and menthol cigarettes will not replace Viagra. At the same time, nicotine, also included in menthol cigarettes, constricts blood vessels, which means it reduces erection.

As for smoking, it has long been proven that it does not affect potency in the best way.

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Sexual aids as aphrodisiacs

Currently, in pharmacies, and especially in s..ks-shops, a variety of “remedies for love and s..ks” have appeared. However, do not use them thoughtlessly. Most of the substances that make up these products are foreign to us and come from countries with a completely different climate, lifestyle and centuries-old diet. Doctors note that foreign aphrodisiacs can cause very strong allergies, provoke the occurrence of some skin and gastrointestinal diseases. And it is simply impossible to predict in advance how your body will react to exotic drugs that neither you nor your ancestors have ever tried before.
Plus, most of them don't work that great. They have basically only general tonic properties, and very often their effect is explained by self-hypnosis. Therefore, it is better to leave these “means for love” to those who are used to them.

 

Conclusion

As a conclusion, we quote the words of Sigmund Freud: “There is an ancient belief that lives to this day, according to which certain foods excite sexual desire, such as raw meat, eggs, oysters, peppers, mint, carrots and even parsley. In fact, the most effective stimulants are rye cakes, pumpkin seeds, dried fruits, mushrooms, nettles, carrion apple.

If you pay due attention to your lifestyle and proper nutrition, then the need for additional stimulants simply will not arise.

If you want to drink a “drink of love”, then good champagne wine is quite suitable for this purpose.