Foods That Get You In The Mood!

by Veronique DiSorrento
EDITOR'S NOTE: Veronique DiSorrento is a self-educated sex expert.
She draws upon both experience and research to help you have a better
sex life.

Food, sensuality and sex have long been intertwined in our human
history. No surprise, of course. Eating and procreation are our two
most basic instincts -- and for many, our most favorite activities (at
least in the top five).

In ancient times, nutrition was a big concern. Food was not as readily
available, and undernourishment was a common reality. Poor nutrition
affected both libido and fertility rates, and aphrodisiacs were sought
out to not only remedy sexual anxiety or inadequate performance, but
to increase fertility.

Foods that, by their nature, represented seed or semen, such as bulbs
and eggs, were considered inherently to have sexual powers. Other
types of foods were considered stimulating because of their physical
resemblance to genitalia. In fact, aphrodisiac foods have been
documented as early as the first century A.D. by the ancient Greeks.

In any case, we all know you are what you eat. So if you want to be
sexy, you need to eat sexy food! Here's some help with the shopping
list.

Chocolate
The Aztecs and Mayans were the first to recognize the potency of
chocolate, celebrating the harvest of the cacao bean with festivals of
wild orgies. The Aztec ruler, Montezuma, reportedly drank 50 cups of
chocolate each day to better serve his harem of 600 women (not all at
once, I assume). You know what's tastiest under a drizzle of warm
chocolate sauce? Skin.

Asparagus
The ancient "Law of Similarities" said that if one thing looks like
another, it will improve what it resembles. As a phallic symbol,
asparagus proves size doesn't matter! See if your lover can control
himself when you lick Hollandaise sauce off individual spears and then
nibble them one at a time.

Grapes
Marc Anthony wooed one of the most captivating women in the world with
grapes (no, not J-Lo -- Cleopatra!), peeling each one and feeding her
the individual juicy orbs. Ladies, if you want to serve your lover
grapes, lie down and place them one at a time in your navel.

Pine Nuts
These delicate, buttery nuts have been known to stimulate the libido
since the second century. We now know they contain lots of zinc, a key
mineral in the production of testosterone. You can bake them in
cookies, or use them to make pesto. Or simply sprinkle a trail of pine
nuts on your lover's body, and nibble your way home.

Honey
From the Kama Sutra to the Bible, honey has been connected with love,
sex and sensuality. Ancient Egyptian remedies for sterility and
impotence were based on honey. And of course the "honeymoon" is based
on a Medieval tradition of newlyweds going into seclusion and drinking
mead, a fermented drink made from honey until the first new moon of
their marriage. Lipstick is icky but honey is yummy. Smear your lips
with honey and give your lover a luscious kiss.

Vanilla
The scent and flavor of vanilla is believed to increase lust.
According to the myths of the ancient Mexican Totanac culture, Xanat,
the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess, loved a Totonac
youth. Unable to marry him due to her divine nature, she transformed
herself into a plant that would provide pleasure and happiness
forevermore. You'll find lots of pleasure in a small carton of vanilla
ice cream. Drop cool spoonfuls on warm skin, and lick the drips as it
melts.

Libations
Alcoholic beverages have served throughout history as a basis for most
love potions, masking the foul tastes of bizarre ingredients. Of
course now we know a glass of wine, or a smooth cocktail relaxes us,
lowers inhibitions and stimulates our senses. Try a Margarita you'll
never forget. Sprinkle some salt on your lover's neck, and have him
hold a wedge of lime in his teeth. Lick the salt from his neck, drink
a shot of very smooth tequila and have him squeeze the lime in your
mouth. Oh-lay.

Oysters
These seductive mollusks have been documented as an aphrodisiac for
two thousand years. Glistening on the half-shell, with delicate petals
of tender meat, is it any wonder they look sensually familiar? They
also happen to be loaded with zinc, a key ingredient to testosterone
production. In any case ladies, if your lover loves oysters, you're in
luck! Tuck a pearl in your oyster, and let him go diving.