8 Aphrodisiac Foods That Can Up Your Sex Drive

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If oysters aren’t your thing, you have other options.

If part of your sex prep involves having a little pre-sash snack to curb your hunger cravings, there’s a good chance you know a thing or two about aphrodisiac foods. According to sexuality professional and mental health clinician Shanae Adams, an aphrodisiac is a substance thought to “encourage and/or increase libido, aka the energy and desire to have sex, and increase arousal.” This is mainly physical changes, such as erection, self-lubrication, etc.

Which yes, sounds almost fake, but according to the experts, it’s a real thing. While you might’ve heard in passing that oysters are aphrodisiacs, there are also a ton of other less-exotic foods rumoured to have aphrodisiac qualities that you probably eat every day (no offense to the daily oyster crowd).

From leafy greens to fruits with high water content, you’d be surprised how many natural foods are out there just waiting to kickstart your sex drive. For some people, it’s all about the actual chemical reactions in the body. For others, it’s more of a placebo.

Here, experts get real about some of the most popular rumoured aphrodisiacs and some foods that might actually lessen your desire, so you can select your sex snacks smartly.