What Exactly are Aphrodisiacs?
An aphrodisiac is an agent that is said to arouse or increase one’s sexual desire. They can be a food, drink, drug, or scent that (their promoters claim) elicits desire and arousal, enhances one’s drive and “performance,” and extends sexual energy. For thousands of years, certain foods and drinks have been labeled as aphrodisiacs. In fact, aphrodisiacs were first sought out as a remedy for several sexual anxieties, including fears of inadequate performance or the need to increase fertility. Procreation was an important moral and religious issue and aphrodisiacs were sought to ensure both the male and female potency.
