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Chocolate is likely the most popular of all the aphrodisiacs. There is something about it that activates the most passionate of feelings in people. Hot or cold, chocolate gives people a sort of sensuous rush that makes love all that much better. There are several creative ways to make chocolate a part of your romance.

Dark chocolate has been found to be the most effective in its aphrodisiac qualities. It is the high amount of cocoa in dark chocolate that makes it so powerful in these ways. If you are making a hot chocolate for instance, it is best to make it from real cocoa and add sugar if you want to make the very best hot chocolate ever!

On the other hand if you like cold chocolate, you may want to consider getting a dark chocolate ice cream or frozen yogurt. Some people like to have lots of things in their ice cream like nuts, marshmallow, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, crushed Oreo cookies or graham wafers. Other people enjoy just simple creamy ice cream or frozen yogurt with nothing else to take away from the creaminess of it. It really is a matter of personal taste with one exception; the creamer and richer the chocolate the better. You might want to make a sundae buffets if you and your lover get ice cream or frozen yogurt. This can be a lot of fun, especially if the sundaes are topped off with whip cream, cherries and colorful sprinkles!

A real romantic treat is a box of chocolates. If you decide to get a box of chocolates, chocolate truffles are the way to go! The melt in your mouth experience of a chocolate truffle is truly orgasmic to say the least! The truffles that are imported from Switzerland tend to be outstanding, although there are others that are great too.

If you are looking for a creative breakfast idea where you can use chocolate, waffles and pancakes are great. You can put chocolate chips in your waffles or pancakes when you make them or just use chocolate syrup on them with ice cream or whip cream. Fancy pancakes or waffles like these, not only smell amazing when they are cooking, but they look fantastic and are very romantic choices of breakfast foods.

A chocolate cheesecake can be an outstanding way to conclude a romantic dinner. There is nothing as decadent as a dark chocolate cheesecake with various light fluffy layers of chocolate, topped with whip cream and a creative swirl of chocolate syrup on the dessert plate. This is by far one of the most impressive types of desserts for a lot of people. Remember that presentation of such a spectacular dessert is critical. Make it look totally amazing and be sure to serve it in candlelight at the dinner table. The romantic response to this type of dessert will be beyond your imagination.

You may even want to make a specialty coffee to have with your decadent chocolate dessert. A hot mocha type of chocolate and coffee blend can be totally amazing. You should put this exquisite beverage in a clear coffee mug to truly show it off! Also, top it off with whipped cream and some chocolate shavings or cinnamon. This beverage alone may be enough to start your evening of love and romance. You can put a little Irish cream in this type of beverage and it will taste outstanding!

Finally, you should take a trip to a bath and beauty store and get an assortment of chocolate scented lotions, creams, bubble bath and massage oil. There is a line of products that are chocolate truffle scented and they are amazing! Chocolate will surely enhance all the great things that love can be for a couple. Be creative, be yourself and see where your passion takes you!

Fragrances play a very powerful role in enhancing romance and sensuality. It has been proven that 19-30% of ad space in magazines is dedicated to marketing fragrances. In fact, 50% of the cost of a fragrance covers the expense of the packaging and delivery alone. A lot of money is spent in positioning fragrances in the market as something that can bring love and passion into a person’s life.

Out of the five human senses, smell can be the most intriguing, as it affects mood both on conscious and subconscious levels. For instance, a scent can bring back memories of a person or a situation in a matter of seconds. The scent of the perfume or cologne of a romantic partner can be the sexiest scent in the world to the person smelling it. In fact, it was found that 67% of women have continued to wear the same perfume that they wore on the day they got married. Strong associations with scents can last a lifetime. Certain scents will always remind a person of specific things.

Various scents can provoke different moods. For instance citrus fragrances are energizing, while lavender is a more relaxing scent. Citrus scents along with minty and pine sort of fragrances are clean and uplifting. Some of the most romantic fragrances include jasmine, gardenia, sandalwood and rose. During the various holiday seasons, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple, berry, pine, cucumber, fresh cut grass and lemonade scents enhance the mood considerably.

The most seductive is an oriental blend (floriential) fragrance. Certain exotic flowers such as Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and various musk scents, which have woody and exotic essences, are very luring. The base notes are intensified in these fragrances allowing the scent to stay on the skin longer. Some popular base notes in fragrances are amber, vanilla, patchouli, musk and sandalwood. Jasmine has a woody romantic scent that most men and women like. Lavender, vanilla and baby powder, are the three most calming scents. Most men and women are really attracted to the scent of vanilla. Ylang ylang is considered to be an aphrodisiac, as it is mood enhancing and soothing. An essential oil called heroli is made from orange blossom, and is one of the oldest aphrodisiacs in the world used for arousal and uplifting one’s mood. This oil has been used since Egyptian times.

In conclusion, scents are powerfully seductive when used appropriately and with love. Set the mood for romance with warm glowing candles of various seductive scents. Explore the realm of fragrance oils, body lotions, body butters and body sprays. Find the scents that communicate passion and romance to you and your partner and enjoy them in all mediums. The world of fragrances can awaken one’s senses and bring a new level of romance to your lives that you never knew existed.

Chocolate has an euphoric impact on a person’s senses. It contains chemicals, which change a person’s mood, causing a person to experience a feeling of euphoria. This feeling is very addictive. Chocolate has been known to increase sexual appetite and produce elation, which is very much like the feeling of an orgasm. People all over the world consume chocolate in large quantities, as it is believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac.

So how does chocolate increase sexual desire you ask? Well, chocolate contains a chemical, which stimulates the release of dopamine into the pleasure centers mostly related to an orgasm. Studies have proven that women who consume large amounts of chocolate actually have a more satisfying sexual relationship than those who don’t. Although, it was also found that those who have a more satisfying sex life also eat more chocolate. It needs to be determined which actually causes what first. The rush of endorphins created by eating chocolate creates a similar feeling as having a good sexual relationship.

What happens is that chocolate generates increased levels of serotonin, which is a chemical that is naturally produced in the human brain to decrease anxiety. When serotonin is released in the blood, the feeling that results is like being in love and happy. Chocolate produces natural feelings of elation and maybe even ecstasy. Some people think of chocolate as a type of love drug. The feeling that chocolate can provoke is similar to the effects of marijuana or getting stoned. Mind you, this is only the case if a person were to consume a very massive quantity of chocolate. It is not suggested.

In addition to chocolate improving sexual desire by improving a person’s mood, it possesses medicinal properties too! Chocolate is good for the heart as it maintains good cardiovascular well being by reducing blood vessel vulnerability and platelet clumping. Eating chocolate clears out the blood vessels, which is great!

Be creative and have fun with chocolate! There are many ways to serve and prepare this love food. Look on the Internet for chocolate recipes. Make a romantic night of it. Buy some chocolate scented things like chocolate scented massage oil, body butter and bubble bath. Get some chocolate scented candles to set the mood for the evening as you enjoy a nice glass of wine together. Make it a night of chocolate passion! By the way, if you have a pet dog, don’t let him or her get into your chocolate, as it is known to be toxic for animals.

Finally, when picking out the chocolate that you want to improve your heart health and sexual desire, choose dark chocolate with lots of cocoa in it. The darker chocolate is best as it contains less oil and sugar and works more effectively. So, to conclude, eat dark chocolate and see how your sexual desire and heart health improves!

The Aztecs were credited with the discovery of chocolate. The Olmec Indians of South and Central America, ancestors of the Aztecs, were the first known to use the fruit of the cacao tree. Mayans first created a beverage made by roasting and pounding the raw cacao beans with maize and Capsicum peppers and letting the mixture ferment. Cacao is Mayan for “God Food”.

The Aztecs could not cultivate the cacao tree, as they existed at a much higher altitude where the climate was not suitable. They acquired the beans through trade - and war. The Aztecs used cacao beans for religious services, gifts and even as currency.

The Aztecs created their own beverage by roasting the beans and grounding them into a paste. They mixed them with water and maize flavored with chilies. It was called xocolatl (pronounced “shoco-latle”).

In 1519 AD, Montezuma introduced Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes, to the drink. Finding the name hard to pronounce, he called it Chocolat - which was later changed to Chocolate. Montezuma, who valued chocolate more than gold or silver, said of it, “The divine drink, which builds up resistance and fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink permits a man to walk for a whole day without food.”

Chocolate has long been thought to help improve libido and was given as an offering by the Aztecs to the God of Fertility. Casanova was known to take a cup of cocoa before bed as an aphrodisiac.

Chocolate contains substances called Phenylethylamine and Seratonin, both of which (put simply), are mood lifting agents found naturally in the human brain. They are released into the nervous system by the brain when we are happy and when we are experiencing feelings of love, passion or lust. This causes rapid mood change, a rise in blood pressure and increasing heart rate, inducing those feelings of well being, bordering on euphoria usually associated with being in love.

Eating chocolate also releases Phenylethylamine and Seratonin into the system producing those same euphoric effects, plus it can give a substantial energy boost for long nights of ecstasy and passion.

More foods that are also considered aphrodisiacs (beyond those discussed in Aphrodisiac Concoctions in Food & Wine) are:

Aniseed

- used as an aphrodisiac since the Greeks and the Romans, who believed aniseed had special powers. Sucking on the seeds is said to increases your desire.

Arugula

- “rocket” (Arugula) seed has been documented as an aphrodisiac since before the birth of Christ. This ingredient was added to grated orchid bulbs and parsnips and also combined with pine nuts and pistachios. Arugula greens are frequently used in salads and pasta.

Asafetida

- any Indian dried, powedere herb used as a sexual stimulant in Ayurvedic medicine. The herb has a very strong, garlicy flavor.

Basil (sweet basil)

- is said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. It is also said to produce a general sense of well being for body and mind.

Broccoli Rabe (And Other Mustard Greens)

- the ground seeds of various plants in the brassica family were believed to increase virility. In the case of broccoli rabe its more likely a myth created to get people to eat this bitter vegetable.

Carrots

- another good reason to eat carrots–believed to be a stimulant to the male. The phallus shaped carrot has been associated with stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to aid seduction. High vitamins and beta-carotene. Perhaps a justification for a piece of carrot cake?

Coriander (Cilantro seed)

- the book of The Arabian nights tells a tale of a merchant who had been childless for 40 years and but was cured by a concoction that included coriander. That book is over 1000 years old so the history of coriander as an aphrodisiac dates back far into history. Cilantro was also know to be used as an “appetite” stimulant.

Fennel

- in the 1930’s fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as “libido enhancement”.

Ginger

- ginger root raw, cooked or crystallized is a stimulant to the circulatory system. Perhaps a stir-fry with freshly grated ginger can stir something spicy up in the bedroom later.

Liquorice (licorice)

- the Chinese have used licorice for medicinal purposes since ancient times. The essence of the Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) plan, glycrrhizin, is 50 time sweeter than sugar. Chewing on bits of licorice root is said to enhance love and lust. It is particularly stimulating to woman.

Mustard

- believed to stimulate the sexual glands and increase desire. Prepare a tenderloin roast (filet mignon) for two with a mustard and peppercorn sauce.

Nutmeg

-nutmeg was highly prized by Chinese women as an aphrodisiac. In quantity nutmeg can produce a hallucinogenic effect. A light sprinkling of the spice in a warm pumpkin soup can help spice up your evening.

Pine Nuts

- zinc is a key mineral necessary to maintain male potency and pine nuts are rich in zinc. Pine nuts have been used to stimulate the libido as far back as Medieval times. Serve pine nut cookies with a dark espresso for a stimulating dessert.

Pineapple

- rich in vitamin C and and is used in the homeopathic treatment for impotence. Add a spear to a sweet Rum drink for a tasty prelude to an evening of passion.

Truffles

- the Greeks and the Romans considered the rare Truffle to be an aphrodisiac. The musky scent is said to stimulate and sensitize the skin to touch.

Wine

- a glass or two of wine can greatly enhance a romantic interlude. A moderate amount of wine has been said to “arouse” but much more than that amount with have the reverse affect. 

Throughout the ages, the sensual pleasures of delicious food and romance have been intrinsically linked. Originally, aphrodisiac foods were used as a remedy for various sexual inadequacies as well as to increase fertility.

Food is often used to set the mood for a romantic encounter. Probably the most common dating experience is to go out to dinner. Certain foods over time have come to be associated with increased sexual enjoyment. Some originated because of their nutritional value, since malnutrition is a cause of loss of libido. Others derived their aphrodisiac label from Greek mythology. The goddess Aphrodite considered sparrows sacred because of their amorous nature and thus they were included in many aphrodisiac concoctions.

Here are some foods, which fall into the ancient definition of an aphrodisiac:

• Asparagus

  - most likely due to its phallic shape. Eating asparagus for three days is supposed to give the most powerful result.

• Almond

  - a symbol of fertility thought to induce passion in women.

• Avocado

  - called Ahuacuatl by the Aztecs which means testicle tree.

• Bananas

  - another phallic shaped food rich in potassium and B vitamins which are essential for sex hormone production.

• Chocolate

  - contains chemicals which release endorphins - pair with red wine for an added aphrodisiac affect.

• Coffee

  - primarily due to its caffeine content. Caffeine is a well-known stimulant which causes feeling of well being.

• Figs

  - an open fig is thought to resemble the female sex organs.

• Garlic

  - thought to stir sexual desire (be sure you both partake).

• Honey

  - believed to cure fertility and impotence.

• Oysters

  - naturally high in protein - thought to resemble female genitalia.

• Strawberries

  - perfect for feeding to each other (add a little whipped cream for an even more romantic experience).

• Vanilla

  - the scent is thought to increase lust.

For your next romantic encounter with a loved one, consider setting the mood with food and wine. Romantic gift baskets make an excellent choice as a Valentines Day, Anniversary, or just because I love you gift! This is a gift you can both enjoy!