While engrossed in a poorly heated living space this fall and winter, don’t turn to layers of restrictive clothing or big heavy blankets. The answer is simple, people — just get naked.
There’s nothing better than making natural body heat by rubbing against a partner to get frisky and warm.
But as science majors know, the fusion of two bodies requires energy. Sex without drive won’t come naturally. However, I have good news — there are ways that we can increase our libido!
The term aphrodisiac refers to any substance that acts on an organism in such a way as to increase the sex drive. Due to the broad nature of this definition, we classify things we see, smell, taste, hear and touch as types of aphrodisiacs.
Upon contact with such substances, the body becomes physiologically elevated. Certain foods trigger hormonal releases associated with pleasure or drive, while simultaneously triggering an increase in heart rate. Suddenly, the desire to rip your clothes off and mount another person becomes unbearable!
Chocolate is a widely-known and used aphrodisiac. Research shows that dark chocolate, which contains more cocoa, actually releases serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the hormone tied to feelings of relaxation and pleasure and chocolate can easily be used in the bedroom. For example, licking chocolate syrup off your partner’s body serves as great foreplay! You don’t even have to worry about the calories because that ruckus under the sheets will burn those instantly.
If you prefer spicy over sweet, you will love this next one! Chili peppers can spice up your love life by releasing endorphins into your brain. But the spicy nature of this food could be a turnoff, so eat with caution. Don’t indulge or you might sweat profusely or drip snot all over your partner. Yuck!
Oysters are high in zinc, which is necessary for sperm production, as well as ingredients that raise the testosterone levels in men. In addition, there is said to be a striking resemblance between an oyster and the female anatomy, which can also serve a stimulating function. So go get your man some seafood!
Celery contains the male hormone androsterone, which is absorbed after consumption then released through perspiration. It functions as a pheromone, thus stimulating female sex drive. Nothing captures a girl’s vagina like the natural musky scent of her man.
For future reference, here’s a list of several other aphrodisiacs you can put to good use — pineapple, vanilla, ginger, figs, basil, tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, artichokes, bananas, saffron, honey, eggs, mead, asparagus, radishes, nutmeg, mustard, pine nuts, coffee, avocados, almonds and more.
So this season, don’t just stay warm — get steamy. Remember that sex dominates stress! Afterward, you can settle back to studies with some tea and honey, or perhaps hot cocoa. But be careful … round two?!