| Eat your way to great sex!
Various foods are said to have aphrodisiac qualities. Of course there isn't too much scientific evidence that any of them really work! That apart, these are generally good for health. And we all know that healthy eating promotes better physical condition, which leads to better sexual performance! So go right ahead and try them out - nothing ventured, nothing gained! Chilli
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Hot, spicy foods such as chilli and pepper raise the heart rate, flush the skin and causes sweat. It is a chemical ingredient in chilli called capsaicin that is responsible and gives chilli its heat. So that when chilli is consumed, it stimulates nerve endings, raises your pulse and makes you sweat which in turn increases circulation and also has a cooling effect on the body. Feel-good chemicals called endorphins are released in response to the heat. Red hot chillis are a must for cooking to excite the spirits, induce perspiration and soften up blood vessels.
The Chinese have known for centuries that this ripe, sensual fruit is as engaging to the sex drive as it is to the palate. Select firm, unblemished fruit, and then store it in a paper bag until it's perfectly ripe. Feed it to your lover whole for a juicy, delectable delight.
Their shape makes bananas a favorite with sensuality-minded chefs. A must if you are checking this out is Bananas Foster, a flaming dessert dish that combines bananas with rum, butter, brown sugar and ice cream.
These tiny tree seeds have been used as an aphrodisiac since the times of the Romans. Toss a handful into a food processor with fresh basil, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese for a light, lusty pasta topper.
Believe it or not, these pack a bigger punch than their better-known oyster cousins -- try them steamed with garlic and white wine for a quick fix!
You may not like all the biological after effects of asparagus, but its phallic shape has made asparagus one of the more sensual vegetables. Steam trimmed stalks in butter and salt, and then eat them with your fingers.
Not just phallic in shape and aphrodisiac in nature, these cool vegetables also stimulate a woman's olfactory senses, according to recent research. Slice raw cucumbers onto a salad, or serve them pureed in a chilled soup.
Your breath may smell after eating them, but you'll love what they do for your libido! Used in ancient Hindu, Egyptian and Arabian kitchens, onions are one of the oldest-known edible aphrodisiacs. Share a bowl of French onion soup with your lover and see what happens!
Blame it on the exorbitant cost or blame it on the high protein content, but fish eggs have been prized by experts through the ages like Casanova, Dostoevsky and Rasputin.
Scientists have now confirmed what women have known for ages -- chocolate is one of the most effective aphrodisiacs available. Give your lover some chocolate goodies and watch him/her swoon!!
Cardamom - In India, it is believed that a cure for impotence and premature ejaculation can be whipped up by boiling cardamom seeds in milk. 
Cloves - The Chinese came up with this one in the 3rd century B.C.! There is some evidence that their scent could be stimulating to some! And if they don't work for your libido, certainly your teeth and gums will benefit!
Garlic - have been used by Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Japanese and others around the world! 
Saffron - It is said that consuming saffron can cause people to be more sensitive to touch. Maybe that makes sex a more stimulating experience. We do know that two components of saffron, crocin and crocetin, have been proven to have an effect on the sexual behavior of certain algae! DO algae have a sex life?! 
