The words “Organic Aphrodisiac” roll off the tongue so nicely, don’t they! All kidding aside, this new health domain is coming to light – notably for the combined benefits of aphrodisiac foods and the benefits of organically grown herbs and fruits.
If you’d like a boost to the libido while keeping your health at number one priority, then come along as we explore some of the best organic aphrodisiacs to enhance the romance, passion and keep the body system free of pesticides and toxins that are unfortunately all too common in herbs and fruits – the moist popular aphrodisiac foods for sexual arousal.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a sexual aphrodisiac because of how its antioxidant compounds promote blood flow. It’s essentially like a super mild herbal Viagra, as blood to the extremities heightens sensations and, therefore, pleasure.
Unfortunately, cinnamon is often cross-contaminated by Glyphosate , which is what is deemed to be the trigger for gluten sensitivities and food allergies. Glyphosate is a fertilizer compound that cannot be used in organic farming practices.
Chocolate
It’s no secret that chocolate is a powerful aphrodisiac and symbol of a romantic valentine’s day! But do you know exactly why it has such sexually stimulating properties? Chocolate contains phenylethylamine and serotonin, which may boost mood and act as a mild sexual stimulant.
Organic chocolate has features recognized as more sustainable by certifying organizations and harvesters that do not pose a threat of deforestation and environmental harm. Organic also is free of unsafe compounds and chemicals that sometimes accompany cheap or grocery brand chocolates.
With that being said, you’ll need to course dark chocolate for all your intimacy-enhancing needs because dollar-store chocolate is basically full of chemicals that taste like chocolate infused in a waxy compound. Certainly not sexy.
Oysters
Oysters are heavily contaminated with hard metals in the water and can be dirty. They are harvested in unsanitary conditions and then packaged for you to eat with your fingers. Now that’s the opposite of sexy! Seek fair trade and farmed oysters with clean practices.
The best (and healthiest) are sourced from the water in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Oysters from South East Asian countries have the highest levels of contaminants, so always check the packaging to see where they were grown and harvested (not canned because some companies will source them from Asia and then can put them in the USA).
Seeking Holistic Sources to Increase Intimacy
A holistic approach to Enhancing Intimacy For Couples is to find unprocessed foods grown locally. Luckily when it comes to sourcing aphrodisiacs for that romantic evening you’re planning, it’s super easy!
Feeding each other organically grown strawberries with fair-trade chocolate not only is a sexually stimulating activity for couples to deepen an intimate bond (uber romantic, I’d say!) but it is also good for the environment and your body.
Ginseng
Ginseng, is a popular supplement for increasing energy and preventing stress, but research suggests ginseng may improve male sexual health by increasing sperm count, producing better quality sperm, and boosting sex drive.
There is a particular compound within Ginseng that is responsible for this effect on men; it’s known as Ginsenosides. They work by relaxing the penile corpus cavernosum (a fancy term for helping men with erectile dysfunction because the penile tissue can be filled with blood which makes it become erect).
How Long Does it take for Aphrodisiacs to Work?
Well that’s a loaded question. This is where herb have an advantage. Herbs are more concentrated and faster acting. On the other hand, foods contain fewer antioxidants, and/or you’ll need a whole hell of a lot of them to get any immediate effect.
But don’t worry, continue on with your romantic evening of chocolate-dipped strawberries because even if you don’t experience an immediate sexually arousing effect from the foods you’re tasting, you’ll feel pleased from the presence of your partner clad in sexy lingerie or seen under the romantic hue of candlelight.
Most people don’t realize aphrodisiacs are a placebo effect (unless you take highly concentrated capsules that have enough compounds to have an effect), that’s okay because the point is to get yourself in a relaxed state and let a sensual mood take over, regardless how that happens placebo or not, it’s a win-win for everyone.