5 Natural Aphrodisiacs That Will Turn Up The Heat
Need to get in the mood? Ditch the asparagus — these fun aphrodisiacs will get you there in no time so load up your plate

January 1, 2011

5 Natural Aphrodisiacs That Will Turn Up The Heat

Have Fun With Some Liquorice

Loop a piece of liquorice around his penis (keep it loose) Then slowly eat it off him. Liquorice is an aphrodisiac, says Sharon Moalem, author of How Sex Works, and it’s considered a stimulant for women. Plus he’ll love the attention down there…

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Heat Things Up

Capsaicin, the substance in hot peppers that gives them their kick, raises your heart rate and triggers the release of endorphins, giving you a natural high that makes sex that much better.

Combine Pumpkin And Lavender

The purple flower has one of the most arousing scents in the world. Plus, when mixed with the aroma of pumpkin pie, blood flow increases to the penis by 40 percent, according to a study by the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago.

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Use Scent To Evoke Sexy Memories

Have him wear the cologne he wore on your first date, or bake the first dessert you shared. “Smell is incredibly powerful when it comes to memory,” says Sharon Moalem.

“You can instantly transport yourselves to the beginning of your relationship – a time when sex was ultra-hot.”

Have A Glass Or Two

Researchers at the Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in Italy found that women who consumed one to two glasses of red wine a day had more sexual desire and natural lubrication than those who didn’t…