Do aphrodisiacs really work?

You’ve no doubt heard that certain foods can increase desire, or even improve sexual performance. Oysters, ginger, chocolate and strawberries are just a few examples of foods that supposedly have that magical effect. They’re labelled aphrodisiacs, a word which comes from the name of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. There are very few scientific studies out there to back that belief up. In people who have blood circulation issues, some foods can have the same effect as Viagra, which relaxes the blood vessels and thereby improves blood flow to the genitals. Can food really have an impact on our level of sexual desire? What about alcohol? So why do people keep talking about aphrodisiacs if they don’t really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Calimero syndrome?⁠ ⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠ ⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices