Hardly a week goes by in the Ukmedix newsroom when a new so called aphrodisiac or sex-boosting theory comes in. Some of them are completely crazy and we won’t waste space here with them but some of them have been handed down for centuries and while they won’t cure erectile dysfunction they could enhance your overall sexual experience considerably.

We have noticed at Ukmedix that many of the foods associated with better sexual function either look like the male or the female sexual organ. For example Asparagus has a definitely phallic look to it as well as Bananas and Carrots whereas figs that when open can look like the female sexual organs are also said to increase virility in men and women.

Various herbs and spices are said to be good for sexual function too, Ginger and Garlic are often mentioned, as are Basil and Nutmeg. Probably the most famous aphrodisiac food is an oyster and they have been known about as sexual enhancers since the Roman times.

An Almond is often used in art and ancient drawings as a symbol to represent fertility and some people believe that the mere smell of an Almond can turn on a woman sexually. (If this were true the commercial possibilities would be enormous and as a result this is unlikely and anyway it has not been proved scientifically.)

Chocolate is also a famous libido booster that women seem to like more than men. In fact chocolate has chemicals in it that are said to boost the mood and just make you feel good about yourself. Honey was used by the ancient Egyptians as a cure for impotence and traditionally newly weds drank mead made from honey in many different cultures.

Many of these so called aphrodisiacs have no scientific base but are in fact just virtual mood enhancers and when eaten the create an atmosphere that is good for making love. This is essential for a woman much more so that for a man. If you find a girl and give her oysters, strawberries champagne and chocolate she’ll be in the mood mentally for some serious loving whether or not the individual items are having any physical effect on her body.