• FANTASY:  It has been suggested by some Experts that the human brain's ability to fantasize is one of the most powerful natural aphrodisiacs.When you fantasize the brain releases chemicals that fuel electrical responses & release of glandular substances  that act as internal sexual stimulants and facilitate sexual arousal such as vaginal secretion for lubrication.
• HEALTHY DIET: The right nutrients will increase your stamina & some foods that you can safely incorporate into your diet, have gained reputation over centuries of use for increasing the libido.For example Peppermint had such a strong reputation that it was forbidden to ancient Greek soldiers, in wartime, in case it distracted them & reduced their courage! For centuries Arab men have drunk peppermint tea to stimulate their virility.
  Some renowned aphrodisiacs are Kelp, Peppermint,Peppers(particularly Cayenne), Cloves, Ginger, Garlic,Cinnamon, Vanilla, Parsley, Onions, Leeks, Asparagus,Oats, Mustard, Barley & Honey.
  For optimum sexual function the Adrenal Glands must be nourished.They secrete hormones such as Adrenaline which is essential for muscular contraction and increased blood supply to the muscles.They improve stamina & responsiveness.
  Foods that balance & improve adrenal function are those that contain good levels of vitamins A,C,E,some of the B complex vitamins, zinc, magnesium and essential fatty acids.Licorice is also good.
  Nourishing the adrenal glands may just be the answer when stress & excitement have been intense or prolonged and left you too tired for sex!
  *Nutrients that assist Orgasm for Women*
  Histamine: Research has shown that low levels of histamine may be associated with an inability to achieve orgasm.
  To assist in histamine production,you can include foods in your diet which are rich in this "amino acid".Good sources are cottage cheese,eggs and lentils.
  Vitamin B5 & Rutin: Which are part of the bioflavinoid group of nutrients,are also required for the production of histamine.
  Vitamin B3: To improve sensitivity and responsiveness due to dilation of blood vessels just beneath the skin.
  Vitamin B6: Involved directly in production of sex hormones.
  Vitamin E: Has long been promoted as the "sex" vitamin due to it's beneficial effect on reproductive health & hormone production.
  Zinc: Needed to assist lubrication in the vagina and selenium is a mineral that helps to increase libido & regulate your hormones.
  Oysters are a good source of both zinc & selenium.They are natural sex arousers renowned for centuries.
  Tyrosine: An amino acid shown to elevate mood and promote orgasm is found in almonds,beef,chicken,fish,soy beans & cheese.Including foods rich in these nutrients in your diet or taking a good multi vitamin mineral supplement will help you reach your sexual potential.
  *Nutrients for Men to promote a healthy vascular system which is crucial for erectile function*
  Vitamin B6: Required by the tiny erectile muscles in the penis to maintain muscular rigidity and contraction so it can increase erection time and strengthen orgasm.
  Vitamin E: Essential for good circulation.
  Considered a good nutritional treatment for impotence.
  Zinc: Needed for the production of dihydroxytestosterone,which is the biologically active form of testosterone.
  This male hormone maintains a healthy libido,increases sperm motility & sexual drive.
  Manganese: This mineral helps to prevent circulation problems caused by thickening of the arteries.
  Poor circulation can be a contributing factor in male impotence.
  Magnesium,calcium & phosphorus: Are all involved with muscular contraction & nerve transmission.Essential for arousal and maintaining an erection.
  Panax ginseng,damiana,saw palmetto: Can all increase sperm activity and libido.
  A herbal practitioner should be consulted for proper dosage and drug interactions if applicable.
• FRAGRANCE: One of history's most desirable women,Cleopatra, adorned her body with fragrant oils.She even soaked the sails of her ship in essential oils.Whether it is the pheramones, which our bodies secrete naturally and are said to inspire sexual attraction,to the smells & fragrances that we come into contact with daily, all of them inspire emotional responses.Scents can also  arouse memories & inspire romance.
  Some essential oils are highly erotic fragrances.They can arouse sexual desire & help you to seduce your lover in the same way that the fragrance of a blossom attracts bees.
  Some essential oils you can use to enhance your sexual responses are: Cedarwood,
  Clary Sage,Cinnamon,Geranium,Jasmine,
  Neroli,Patchouli,Rose,Sandalwood and
  Ylang Ylang.
  You can use them in Oil Burners, baths,in massage oils etc.Never use them internally without medical advice.
• MASSAGE: Can be a highly erotic way to improve your libido & responsiveness.Set the mood with candles,music, fragrant oils, rose petals or perhaps some wine,etc...Watch for the steady rise & fall of your lovers chest or back so that you can synchronise your breathing in rythm with theirs.Dont be tempted to head straight for the obvious areas.Instead vary the pressure of touching & stroking the body from head to toe with different materials such as silk scarf,chocolate body paint or feather tickler.
  This may help to identify previously undiscovered erogenous zones.Some erogenous zones are the neck,breasts
  nipples, inner thigh,perineum,eyelids,ears,
  shoulders,back,mouth,lips,tongue etc...
  You could blindfold your partner for added sensations, ie,when one sense is muted the others become intensified!
• EXERCISE: Kegel exercises are named after Dr Arnold H. Kegel,a gynecologist who developed the exercise.They require little energy expenditure and can be done anywhere to strengthen the pubococcygeus(PC) muscle.This muscle surrounds the vagina and research has shown that it contains specialized nerve endings which enhance the sexual experience & response contributing to the attainment of orgasm.You can isolate the correct muscles by shutting off urine flow while sitting with the knees widely separated.
  Once you recognise the feel of the correct muscle(not the muscles used to tighten the buttocks or to hold in your stomach), you can contract & hold for atleast 2-3 seconds per squeeze.Inhale as you squeeze & fully relax your muscles between each contraction. Start with 10- 20 & work up to 300 daily.They dont have to be done all at once,you can do them in sessions.Many women find that they stimulate erotic feelings while they perform the exercise.
  Good PC muscle tone in both men & women can give you the ability to resist the temptation to reach orgasm too quickly.Delaying and enjoying the sensuality and eroticism of the act can intensify the sensation of orgasm.
  Physical Exercise: Should be incorporated into your lifestyle & needs to be on a regular basis to achieve health benefits, so choose exercise you enjoy.Aside from the chemicals that are released by the brain during exercise which relieve stress,enhance mood and stamina,it can make you feel good about your body image.A good body image makes you feel sexy & self-confident which is a very attractive trait.Exercise improves blood circulation & as mentioned earlier this is very important for men as poor circulation can be a contributing factor in male impotence.
  Excessive exercise however, can create adrenal fatigue that can negatively affect libido,so don't overdo it.
  Regular,Moderate Exercise is the key here.
• COMMUNICATION: "Talk & Listen",this is important because unresolved conflicts WILL spill over into the bedroom!
  Good communication on the other hand will increase intimacy and trust allowing your partner to open up on ALL levels!
  Find ways to show your partner how much you value them in your life.
  Feeling loved & desired is a powerful aphrodisiac!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

"©NATURAL APHRODISIACS/Catherine Wolfgram/
Medical Herbalist/Natural Fertility Management Counsellor"