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Ask E. Jean for DearSugar: Aphrodisiacs That Work?

Thu, 11/01/2007 - 9:00am by E Jean Carroll
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Dear E. Jean and DearSugar,

What’s a good aphrodisiac ... for a good girl? Please don’t tell me to drink wine. It gives me a headache! — Miss Morph

To see E. Jean's answer, read more

Morph, My Young Minx:

Having eaten ALL the Snickers I bought yesterday for the trick-or-treaters (and I’m not talkin’ the mini Snickers; no no, honey, I’m talkin' the honkin’ large Snickers), I can swear to you on my left bra strap that chocolate is a big, big aphrodisiac. It contains phenylethylamine, and according to the illustrious Dr. Helen Fisher, the Rutgers University anthropologist, phenylethylamine is one of the neurochemicals that causes feelings of elation, exhilaration, and euphoria ... i.e., chocolate literally stimulates you. (But you must eat a lot of it for any significant concentrations to reach your pumpkin.)

Other aphrodisiacs:
Starbucks Coffee
Honey
Long naps
Strawberries
Mangos
Any food served on a blanket in the woods when picnicking with the man you love

I’m certain the commenters on Dear Sugar (Aphrodite has nothin’ on wild Sugar goddesses) can add to the list ... right, my dear friends?

To see more advice from E. Jean visit Elle Magazine and AskEJean.com


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  • coddswaddle's picture
    coddswaddle
    2

    Scientifically, the trace chemicals that could be considered aphrodisiacs are in such tiny amounts in food that you would have to gorge yourself to have any effect. And then you're bloated and horny.

    Try to stimulate the largest erogenous zone: your mind. Read something sexy, talk dirty (or in that direction), dress in soemthing you feel sexy in, etc etc. You may even feel silly at first, that's okay. Sometimes getting turned on is a "fake it till you make it" sort of thing.

    Think about what YOU consider sexy, and do that. Don't worry about what will turn your partner on, because ain't nothin' hotter than a sexually empowered lover.

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • onesong's picture
    onesong
    4

    it might not be your bag, but i've...ah..."been told" that mary jane is a great aphrodisiac.

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ReverendZelda's picture
    ReverendZelda
    5

    There's a book one of my friends gave me for my wedding called "Inter Courses" it's a bunch of recipes that are supposedly good for that sort of thing. I've never really cooked anything from it, but it's a thought

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • k8 rckstr's picture
    k8 rckstr
    6

    onesong - yes, thats very true. I don't partake in mary jane anymore, but when I did...ohhh man...look out haha

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • ElizabethRae's picture
    ElizabethRae
    8

    I'm with alltherage. Starbucks? Did you get paid for that plug or is there something in Starbucks coffee that is extra special?

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • nikodarling's picture
    nikodarling
    13

    I think it comes down to you. From personal experience think about what you like? What you crave? What makes you feel good? Aphrodisiacs are no good if you don't like them in the first place. What ever makes you feel really good is the best thing for you to indulge in.

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • forlikeever's picture
    forlikeever
    15

    how about peanut butter? (because i can always use another reason to eat peanut butter. love it!)

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • EJean's picture
    EJean
    16

    My darlings, Starbucks would pay me NOT to mention them.

    The caffine is v.v.v.v. high in Starbucks' coffee. Coffee
    is a stimulant. Stimulation is sexy.

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • tbgallagher's picture
    tbgallagher
    17

    Oh you learn a new thing every day.
    My caffeine hit is gonna try starbucks!
    As for aphrodisiacs try wearing very pretty silk underwear and it will make you feel like a goddess all day, which means the night will be fun Smiling

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment
  • AmyLizK's picture
    AmyLizK
    21

    CHEESE, real cheese, from a block, cheddar I hear is one of the better ones, but yes cheese, which is delightful for me

    I swear it.

    (And yes grass makes you want the ass Eye-wink )
    I'm sorry that's awful but I had to... hahaha

    1 year 4 weeks ago Report Comment

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