16 Natural Aphrodisiacs to Boost Your Sex Drive!

With so much stress all around us it is hard to get in the mood sometimes and quiet often we look for potentially harmful ways to enhance our libido. Alcohol is a well known way to relax and loose some of your inhibitions, but the cost we might pay after is not always the greatest. For me personally I prefer to be "all there" when indulging in a night of hot steamy sex and since mine often includes a lot of kink in them, it is much safer to be clear headed.

With that in mind I have collected 16 different natural aphrodisiacs courtesy of good old Mother Nature for you to try out and enjoy.

Creamy taste of chocolate!

No surprise or big news there. Unless you are a diabetic in which case you need to be careful a lovely rich bit of chocolate is just what the doctor ordered to kick up those sexy hormones in your head. Scientist found that the rich luxuries feel and taste of chocolate on your tongue furthers phenylethylamine which has been playfully dubbed the "love chemical".

Bonus point for chocolate? It also is great as a little kinky foreplay when you melt it carefully and drizzle it all over your partners smooth body. Go ahead indulge and lick it off, it is great sticky sweet fun.

Oh Honey!

Have you ever wondered why it is called a "Honey moon"? If you go back into ancient times it was a tradition to give a newlywed couple a supply of Mead (honey wine) to last them for the duration of one month. Honey is another sweet sexy mood enhancer that you don't want to miss. Not only is honey a stimulant so but holds several healing properties as well. Vitamin B contained in honey raises testosterone.

Rosemary!

Rosemary is largely responsible for improved circulation in your blood. Which is a definite plus when it comes to getting the blood to those private parts of your body.

Thyme!

Due to its many antioxidants it keeps the blood clean and flowing along nicely. Pair it in a nice meal as seasoning with Rosemary and enjoy it with your Partner. Remember that a healthy body is more liable to enjoy sensuality then one sluggish with too many impurities in the blood.

Nutmeg!

Not only does the aroma of nutmeg fire up the imagination and brings luxuries places to mind, but it is also well known by Chinese women as a natural aphrodisiac. A little warning so, don't overdue the use of it since it can be also a produce hallucinogenic affect if overused.

Licorice

Another favorite of some and highly priced in China and medically researched by Dr. Hirsch in Chicago has shown that especially black licorice increases the blood flow to a man's penis by 13 %. Supposedly it is more known as a turn of for women in China however. So how about playing some food bondage games with long ropes of black licorice and eating your way through the love restraints. Think cock ring and breast bondage!

Figs - the fertility fruit of ancient Greece

This sensual fruit spread wide open is thought to resemble a female sexual organ. It has been known as a sexual stimulant as far back as ancient Egypt and is fabled to be Queen Cleopatra's favorite fruit. The ancient Greeks revered the Fig as a symbol for fertility.

Damiana

Damiania is native to both Mexico and the southern part of the USA. It has a relaxing affect on the human body and is also known as a libido stimulant for both genders. In Mexican folklore it is spoken of as the "original margarita"

Tongkat Ali

Called the Asian Viagra this Tree substance is used as an ingredient to treat erectile dysfunction. However in order for the root powder of this tree to work you need to take a dose of 300 mg of the extract. It works by increasing testosterone level. Research at ZRT labs in 2005 has shown a study which documented the increase of 224 percent on a 72 Year old male.

Maca

Maca is a root found in the high Andes of Peru and has been traced back to the ancient Inca's in use. It is a libido enhancer and said to improve sperm quality.

Avacado

Avacado is considered a super health food because of its many health benefits. It is a heart health booster, contains the B6 Vitamin, Potassium and natural fiber. Due to its many benefits it increases your overall health and so promotes stronger sexuality. The ancient Aztecs called this tree the testicle tree because of its growing in pair next to each other appearing like a pair of testicles.

Yohimbe

Yohimbe bark extract can be widely found in natural food markets and is used for treatment in cases of erectile dysfunction and is used as a libido enhancer. Warning do not use in large doses or if you suffer from hypotension (low blood pressure), diabetes, and heart, liver or kidney disease. Consult a physician first before trying this extract.

Gingseng

Ever wonder what Ginseng isn't good for? Asia has long since considered Ginseng as a revitalizer for the entire body. It is also said to increase libido in both genders.

Horny Goat Weed

This wild growing leafy plant is a natural libido enhancer in men and is used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Litchi

This red on the outside and white on the inside fruit has properties which protect the male sex organs from damage and reduce fatigue and enhances stamina

Fennel

Fennel has hormone like compounds which mimics estrogen. It is due to this that Fennel has also been used for breast enhancement. In research studies it has been shown that is does increase the libido.

Several more have been listed on my research source sides as listed below:

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