It is also important that you do not eat too much on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day sales of particular foods shoot up! The reason for this is that people are buying "food for loving" which are said to be conducive to a romantic evening. Many of these foods have purported aphrodisiac effects which have been known about for centuries.

Probably the most famous aphrodisiac foods are oysters which contain a good amount of zinc which is known to increase production of testosterone. Another Valentine food is chocolate which contains phenethylamine that is known to be the compound that the body produces when we are in a good mood. Women swear by the mood enhancing effects of chocolates. The richer the chocolate the better.

There are other foods which do not actually have an aphrodisiac effect but are often used to create an atmosphere on Valentine's Day. For example strawberries with their ripe red colour are perfect as finger food to feed to your partner in suggestive way. The ritual of eating on Valentine's Day is almost as important as the food itself.

It is also important that you do not eat too much on Valentine's Day as eating a lot before making love is not a good idea. You are more likely to boost your sexual performance by eating less rather than more. A few Oysters, a bottle of champagne (only drink a couple of glasses), a little bit of chocolate and a small bucket of strawberries with a dollop of cream could be all you need to create a romantic evening for you and your partner.

You should remember that there is a significant placebo effect on sexual function of aphrodisiac food. So even if the food is not actually having any physical affect on your erectile function you may nevertheless feel more in the mood for love making from a psychological point of view.

Some people believe that sex is all in the brain!!