Yummy Love – Food as Aphrodisiac

By Deborah Roth. Posted on Nov 7th 2012.

Food and Sex!

Wouldn’t it be fun to combine two of the things you love most, good food and sex?

Food has been used for thousands of years to enhance our love lives and spice up our erotic play. What you eat (and of course, where and how you eat it) can have a direct impact on your sex life, affecting your hormones, brain chemistry and energy and stress levels. Some foods affect our moods, others arouse us because they are psychologically suggestive, and some can actually increase blood flow to the genitals.

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In this video, you'll learn what makes some of the more commonly known love-foods so sexy, like oysters and chocolate. We’ll also explore some new ones that might surprise you, like avocados and asparagus… really! Whether you’re planning a sultry, romantic dinner, or a steamy romp in the bedroom, get ready to try a little food foreplay and yummy love with your own sweetie.

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A NOTE FROM DEBORAH:

Thanks for exploring the yummy subject of aphrodisiac foods with me! I hope you’ll visit me at my website to learn about other ways you can enhance your relationships – http://spiritedliving.com/coaching-programs/relationship-coaching . As a Life Design Strategist and Interfaith Minister, I specialize in career/life transition coaching, relationship support for singles and couples and creating unique wedding ceremonies & life passage celebrations. I’ve been married to the same fabulous guy for over 30 years, so have had ongoing “on-the-job” experience in maintaining and nurturing a successful, long-term relationship. I’ve also supported hundreds of singles to attract their ideal partners and couples to create and sustain passionate, fulfilling life partnerships. You can view more videos on a range of topics at my Spirited Musings V-log (www.Spiritedliving.com/blog), at www.PurposeJourney.com (where I’m a Founding Coach), or at www.MastersChannel.com. I’d love to hear where you are on your relationship journey and support you any way I can!

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