Food can be libido enhancer
Travis Cooper
Contributing Reporter
Issue date: 2/11/08 Section: Arts & Culture
Studies by the Food and Drug Administration dispelling the legends of the libido-enhancing ability of certain foods are not swaying some opinions of the aphrodisiacs.
Professionals agree that the beliefs foods such as chocolate and oysters are rooted in myth, and have little to no effect on the sex drive of an individual. According to Dr. Ivan Davis, director of Queen Washington Health Center, tests on these foods have been done by the FDA, but the results did not yield any significant findings.
"There are some foods shown to increase libido but the effects are barely noticeable," Davis said.
Despite this, many students still believe that food can be a powerful tool used to get themselves or their lovers in the mood.
Chocolate unanimously tops students' lists of libido-enhancing foods and many say it will be used to set the mood this Valentine's night.
"I think that chocolate is the most romantic food," said Elzey Rosebud, a senior health sciences major from Memphis. "It can be used in many ways including in foreplay."
Courteney Avent, a sophomore biology and pre-med major also from Memphis went on to say, "Chocolate puts me in the mood. Ice cream puts me in the mood too, but I don't know why."
Foods with temperature or textural extremes like ice cream are not uncommon tools to be used during moments of intimacy according to sexinfo101.com. The Web site also suggests trying to incorporate juicy fruits like strawberries, pineapples and watermelon into foreplay as sweet incentives to kiss different places.
Fruit is a potentially powerful foreplay tool, but it is not the only possibility. Destini Williams, a junior political science major from Chattanooga, Tenn., recommends some uncommon yet innovative foods to try with your partner.
"Aside from caramel sauce and chocolate covered strawberries, pop rocks add a twist to intimacy," Williams said. "A mouthful can add a tingling sensation to wherever you choose to kiss."
Professionals agree that the beliefs foods such as chocolate and oysters are rooted in myth, and have little to no effect on the sex drive of an individual. According to Dr. Ivan Davis, director of Queen Washington Health Center, tests on these foods have been done by the FDA, but the results did not yield any significant findings.
"There are some foods shown to increase libido but the effects are barely noticeable," Davis said.
Despite this, many students still believe that food can be a powerful tool used to get themselves or their lovers in the mood.
Chocolate unanimously tops students' lists of libido-enhancing foods and many say it will be used to set the mood this Valentine's night.
"I think that chocolate is the most romantic food," said Elzey Rosebud, a senior health sciences major from Memphis. "It can be used in many ways including in foreplay."
Courteney Avent, a sophomore biology and pre-med major also from Memphis went on to say, "Chocolate puts me in the mood. Ice cream puts me in the mood too, but I don't know why."
Foods with temperature or textural extremes like ice cream are not uncommon tools to be used during moments of intimacy according to sexinfo101.com. The Web site also suggests trying to incorporate juicy fruits like strawberries, pineapples and watermelon into foreplay as sweet incentives to kiss different places.
Fruit is a potentially powerful foreplay tool, but it is not the only possibility. Destini Williams, a junior political science major from Chattanooga, Tenn., recommends some uncommon yet innovative foods to try with your partner.
"Aside from caramel sauce and chocolate covered strawberries, pop rocks add a twist to intimacy," Williams said. "A mouthful can add a tingling sensation to wherever you choose to kiss."
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