| 单词 | aphrodisiac |
| 例句 | “Power is the greatest aphrodisiac,” Kissinger famously said, and it must have been true: because Chapter Eleven was glued to the set night after night, following the machinations of diplomacy. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He was fed up with traveling through exotic countries selling shark-fin aphrodisiacs, ginseng to cure all ills, carved Eskimo statues, stuffed Amazonian piranhas, and chinchillas for ladies’ coats. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z The corset was all they needed in terms of an aphrodisiac, and it remained for my grandfather the singular erotic emblem of his life. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z I knew the process for making four different aphrodisiacs, three concoctions for contraception, nine for impotence, and two philtres referred to simply as “maiden’s helper.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z It’s like his personality was an aphrodisiac made specifically for one Twinkle Mehra. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Economic uncertainty, forced home schooling and the daily panic of contracting a deadly illness at the grocery store are not, it turns out, aphrodisiacs. Perspective | No, more sex is not the answer to the country’s problems 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Think of it as a box of assorted chocolates: rich, colorful, bite-size aphrodisiacs. Dance Listings for Nov. 7-13 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z It was the most popular “missed connections” location in 15 states. I guess it’s time to add low-prices and the homogenization of culture to the list of the world’s proven aphrodisiacs. Wal-mart is an aphrodisiac! 2013-02-21T21:51:00Z This is because anticipation is a powerful aphrodisiac and distance lets erotic imagination back in, which leads to fantasy. How to have sex with the same person for the rest of your life 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z Reports on "herbal aphrodisiacs" have been published throughout the years, however, scientists are still studying and debating the effects of oysters as an aphrodisiac. Oyster health facts you should know before your next clambake or raw bar visit 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z It’s a history of anaphrodisiacs, which are the opposite of aphrodisiacs. ‘A Curious History of Sex’ Covers Aphrodisiacs, Bicycles, Graham Crackers and More 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z A lot of alien plants turn out to produce pollen with powerful aphrodisiac effects. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z Often, it’s the dark, unknown dangers of adulthood that act as an aphrodisiac. Something Wicked This Way Comes 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Bill Cosby may have been working for laughs when he told Larry King in 1991 the “old story” of boys dropping a purported aphrodisiac they called “Spanish fly” into a girl’s drink. Prosecutors Want Cosby ‘Spanish Fly’ Comments as Evidence at Trial 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z As their mother's husband, however, I was dry-heaving -- and bile is not an aphrodisiac. Motherlode Blog: Breastfeeding and Sex: Is Latching On a Turn-Off? 2012-07-15T11:00:53Z It has been said to awaken appetite and act as an aphrodisiac. The dark truth about chocolate 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z But whether viewed as empowerment tools or aphrodisiacs, stress relievers or deadly bodyguards, these weapons and their owners never cohere into an actual point. Movie Review: ‘A Girl and a Gun,’ Cathryne Czubek’s Look at a Subculture 2013-07-04T21:24:16Z Perhaps relatedly, avocados have long been considered an aphrodisiac. Be the most popular person at a Super Bowl party: make my 'ceviche method' guacamole 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z There’s no greater aphrodisiac for life, I’ve seen, than being given a death sentence. My aging parents smuggle medical marijuana 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z Great stands of nettles and strange plants flourish: nightshade, poisonous legumes, convolvulus, digitalis, Afghan poppies, cannabis, aphrodisiacs, psychotropic plants. Documenta 13: Mysteries in the mountain of mud 2012-06-11T17:53:51Z “I didn’t think giving birth to a duck would be such an aphrodisiac,” Lauren confesses at one point. ‘Return to Return to Nuke ’Em High A.K.A. Vol. 2’ Review: Troma Is Back, Icky as Ever 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z Today, there are a number of foods many swear are effective aphrodisiacs. Which of these 8 so-called aphrodisiacs is the real deal? 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Poor Tessa is quickly learning that there’s no better aphrodisiac for a certain kind of predatory young man than a vulnerable, lonely girl with absent-daddy issues. 'Masters of Sex' Recap: For Tessa, a Nightmare Homecoming 2015-07-26T04:00:00Z But there is a supposedly aphrodisiac shot chaser named Love You Long Time. Bo?te: Mr. H in the Mondrian SoHo 2011-07-27T16:51:35Z “A hangover cure as well as an aphrodisiac,” the menu says of the ceviche that goes down like a gazpacho on fire. Review | La Limena Grill doubles your Peruvian pleasure 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Fishermen toss the mutilated shark into the water to die after first slicing off all its fins, which are a high-priced delicacy and aphrodisiac in some countries. Discovery Channel looks to regain its bite with its favorite franchise 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z Plus I am deeply in love, an aphrodisiac yet to be encapsulated in pharmaceuticals. I Was Misinformed: The Time She Tried Viagra 2012-11-14T11:24:57Z Years before, the Cosby Show patriarch had joked on stage about slipping an “aphrodisiac” into women’s drinks, while audiences guffawed. 'You can hear their pain': Chasing Cosby and the rise of #MeToo podcasts 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Zoom school is not exactly an aphrodisiac for parents. Review | The best books to beat this year’s special brand of Valentine’s Day blues 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z It’s a ghost moth larvae that has been mummified by the fungus, and is an aphrodisiac as well as the most expensive mushroom in the world. In Bhutan, Prayer Flags and Birds From Heaven 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z I don’t want to be sold to the public like a celluloid aphrodisiac.” Florence Exhibit Matches Marilyn Monroe to Art 2012-06-22T14:18:08Z You have this unbelievable control over them, a room filled with thousands of people, it's like an aphrodisiac. Ron Perlman on Pacific Rim: 'It's not like Hellboy' 2013-07-11T15:21:58Z Delarue & de Benelet: Not only a perfect culinary experience, it is believed that certain foods, including raw oysters and Champagne, can fuel passion as an aphrodisiac. Valentine's Day: Do you know the origins of the holiday? 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z The claim is sometimes that the Chinese eat “fetus soup” as an aphrodisiac, because concern that other people are enjoying sex too much is always part and parcel of any anti-choice urban legend. 10 weirdest right-wing Christian conspiracy theories 2013-09-05T17:28:00Z Shortly after his arrest, his second cookbook was released, "The Love Diet," written with Reiley, which featured aphrodisiac recipes. Ex-TV chef gets 9 years in plot to kill wife 2010-12-14T02:01:05Z Beatty doesn’t seem to care, or, rather, doesn’t even ask—he never doubts that money and power are sufficient aphrodisiacs to overcome any scruples or aversions. Warren Beatty’s Self-Sparing Embodiment of Howard Hughes 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z You don’t need a label to remind you, as Henry Kissinger once told The New York Times, that “power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” Danh Vo: An Artist at the Crossroads of History and Diary 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z “African conflict is aphrodisiac for white people,” as The Guardian summed it up. At Cannes, le Booing Isn’t Just Reserved for Bad Films 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Most passive-aggressive entrance: Anna, who decided that actions speak louder than words or that mystery was the best aphrodisiac and just walked right past Ben into the house. The Bachelor: Meet Ben and His 25 Sorta Crazy Girlfriends 2012-01-03T14:40:43Z Well, it calls itself an “aphrodisiac warming potion”. Sex Dust – 'an etheric potion from the cosmos to save the human race' 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z “What about not-perfect homonyms, like aphrodisiacs and Afros?” said Erin Roberts, an occasional museum employee who also happens to be one of the hottest underground rockers in Denver. Adam Lerner Enlivens the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver 2012-03-04T05:07:13Z This aphrodisiac will be a welcome surprise come Valentine’s Day and a chance to support a Charleston-based small business. Valentine's Day gifts with 2-day shipping or faster 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The column’s jokey tone — violence against women is ever so funny, right? — might recall Bill Cosby’s onstage bits about drugging women with the supposed aphrodisiac Spanish fly. Perspective | At 18, Harvey Weinstein penned tales of an aggressive creep. It sure sounds familiar now. 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z There is first-rate support from Lucy Briggs-Owen as a Polish princess hooked on the aphrodisiac of power, Patrick Romer as a troubled priest and Adam Burton as one of Russia's perennial secret policemen. Boris Godunov – review 2012-11-29T12:07:28Z Beakers carved of rhinoceros horn credited with aphrodisiac properties in Chinese tradition triggered extravagant competition. A Shifting Balance of Power 2010-09-24T12:29:00Z And as a bonus, below is one I’ve been holding from Ometepe Island in Nicaragua, where turtles are threatened by demand for their eggs, thought to be an aphrodisiac. Mixed Messages 2010-10-01T18:38:00Z Three of Brooklyn’s greenest beauty queens share their favorite all-natural products, from fancy face creams to organic aphrodisiacs. T Magazine: The Locavores 2011-08-15T17:55:04Z Love To Love You Baby, Summer's 17-minute vinyl aphrodisiac filled with rapturous moans, groans, murmurs and yelps, is more than just a No 1 record. Donna Summer: 'the audience was groaning worse than I was' ? a classic interview from the vaults 2012-05-17T18:30:01Z When I hear that hilarious old Bill Cosby routine about slipping a woman an aphrodisiac in her drink, I ... okay, no. Perspective | ’Fess up: Sometimes, even you tolerate a monster for the good of the team 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z There are clinical studies dating back to the first Thanksgiving that show the reduction in a host’s dishwashing time is a proven aphrodisiac. Don’t be a crappy Thanksgiving guest: Here are 12 tips to make sure you’re invited back next year 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Turns out that power really is the ultimate aphrodisiac. The Week in Arts: ‘Madam Secretary’ Returns; a Master Takes On Macbeth 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z And naturally, like so many culturally important foods, it’s also considered an aphrodisiac. Nassau food tour showcases Bahamian fare beyond the resort 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Levin, who is so passive that all of his sex fantasies are about women putting the moves on him — "the aphrodisiac of someone else's courage" — starts taking action. Aleksandar Hemon's 'Zombie Wars' springs to humorous life unexpectedly 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z And if you believe in the aphrodisiac qualities of oysters, then Wednesdays and Thursdays are your nights. Weekend Miser 2011-04-29T16:28:48Z When I asked him if the tubers are, as their reputation claims, aphrodisiacs, he answered flatly: “Truffles are the smell of my life.” | Explorer: Unforgettable Foods, from Austrian Apricots to Parisian Butter 2011-09-30T19:03:18Z But the aphrodisiac that excites them is made up of many jangling pieces: contempt, power-lust, a protective tenderness and those eternal erotic twins, love and hate. Theater Review: Yael Farber’s ‘Mies Julie,’ at St. Ann’s Warehouse 2012-11-13T03:00:00Z Oysters Blockafella: Not reputed to be so much of an aphrodisiac. Style Invitational: The Ballad Box — write an election-themed song parody 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z It was also a bit of an aphrodisiac. Vows: Chris Coffey and Adam Riff: A Campaign for Mayor, and for a Mate 2014-01-31T20:10:03Z Three of Brooklyn’s greenest beauty queens share their favorite all-natural products, like fancy face creams and organic aphrodisiacs. T Magazine: The Locavores 2011-08-16T19:05:08Z A little-known fact about avocados is that they're also an aphrodisiac and can help boost libido. How small changes in your diet can result in really big health payoffs 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z “They’re an aphrodisiac,” he encouraged, as if she had never heard that line. On Love: Liz Wahl and John Pavlus 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z At night, the bridge is nearly an aphrodisiac, lit up and reflecting across the water — part City of Lights, part Bridge of Sighs. 36 Hours in Chattanooga 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Also it serves as an aphrodisiac in some cultures. Camel milk is the new superfood 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z It is now being grown in China as well as Peru because of its reputation as an aphrodisiac. Vicks VapoRub eases facial pain 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Cosby joked about drugging women with Spanish Fly, a purported aphrodisiac. Bill Cosby’s legacy, recast: Accusers speak in detail about sexual-assault allegations A caviar cream did double duty as a gray aphrodisiac. Restaurant Report: Konyvbar in Budapest 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Rigatoni wasn’t exactly an aphrodisiac, but his heart was in the right place. Your Dog Has Seen Me Naked 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z The killer might still be at large, but his identity is beside the point, his victims simply the aphrodisiac that ignites the movie’s atmosphere of sinister arousal. Review: ‘Kill Me Please,’ a Summer of Murder and Teenage Kicks 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Jonathan’s voice flooded my ears through the headphones like a powerful aphrodisiac. How I joined the Mile High Club: Naked, weightless, giggling uncontrollably 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z And a cannabis tonic called guckand was used not only as an aphrodisiac, but also as an anesthetic for boys who were on the chopping block to be circumcised. 8 ways people have gotten “creative” with pot to enhance their sex lives 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Nobody tunes in to a televangelist in search of an aphrodisiac, I’d be willing to bet. | 'Measure for Measure': Hold Onto Your Morals: Life Is Tough 2011-07-01T02:30:38Z Sadly, while no one will ever say you are wasting your money on chocolate, studies have shown no evidence that it is an effective aphrodisiac. Which of these 8 so-called aphrodisiacs is the real deal? 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z It’s a strong aphrodisiac and a hallucinogen: Victorian ladies would put a little of its pollen in their tea and trip happily away. At Alnwick Castle, (don’t) pick your poison in this deadly garden 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z It is considered an energy booster, kind of an aphrodisiac due to the high level of zinc. Happy National Ceviche Day! To make a classic "Peruvian hangover cure," look for the freshest fish 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z In the clip, Cosby jokes about “Spanish Fly,” the supposed wonder drug that would act as an instant aphrodisiac when you put it in a woman’s drink. The world let these monsters get away with it: Bill Cosby, Jimmy Savile & the license to commit hideous crimes 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z There’s no better aphrodisiac than good old-fashioned commitment. Want good sex? Get married 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z We’re so often told that confidence is an aphrodisiac that we forget that the absolute lack of certainty can cast a similar spell. Theater Review: ?Cockfight Play,? Directed by James Macdonald, at the Duke 2012-05-18T02:00:02Z For centuries, humans have speculated about whether oysters and other shellfish have aphrodisiac properties, but there is no definitive science to back up these claims. Oyster health facts you should know before your next clambake or raw bar visit 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Forty-three percent of women and 31 percent of men have reported some measure of sexual dysfunction, which has naturally led to the search for the Holy Grail: the perfect aphrodisiac. Which of these 8 so-called aphrodisiacs is the real deal? 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z That is the story “La La Land” would like to tell — that jazz can be an aphrodisiac, or rebellion, or thrill. ‘La La Land’ Is Stuck in Its Own Time 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z The English accent is, indeed, a noted aphrodisiac among Americans, as any Englishman who has ever visited a bar in New York and been astonished at his uncharacteristic luck might attest. With “London Boy,” the English Delight in Some Fine Mockery of Taylor Swift 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Which is an amusing thought: we invent statins to counteract our fat-fuelled, sedentary lifestyles, and then aphrodisiacs to counteract our relationship choices, which, it turns out, we actually don't find very sexy. Women and sex: the myth-buster 2013-07-05T21:34:00Z But maybe it's not so odd: the Suede name still exudes a certain doomed-romance glamour, which acts as an aphrodisiac on what Anderson calls "an army of lost people". Suede: 'Who says you can only do great stuff if you're damaged?' 2013-03-05T19:00:02Z The melodramatic events of the radio serial serve as a reliable aphrodisiac between Martha and Jacob. An attack on a World War II photograph leads to revelations in ‘My Darling Detective’ 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z He never stops — never stops trying to pull the rug out from under us, never stops trying to twist our arm, never stops believing that nonsense can be an aphrodisiac, too. All That Sex and Blood, Mr. De Palma! 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z At least one show offers a meal with the aphrodisiac combo of chocolate waffles and strawberries. Performances for Valentine?s Day, or Thereabouts 2012-02-02T23:32:29Z Malaysians also believe that durian is an aphrodisiac. Pursuits: A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit 2013-12-03T18:33:25Z Although Pan is handing out aphrodisiac onions and Dionysius, wearing nothing but a thin shawl, appears aroused, the bacchanals have not yet begun. Fame finally comes to little-known Renaissance master Piero di Cosimo 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z Meanwhile men in Serbia were known to consume a “happy porridge” aphrodisiac made from hashish, almond butter, flower petals and leaves, spices, and Anacyclus pyrethrum root. 8 ways people have gotten “creative” with pot to enhance their sex lives 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z These mollusks have long been considered an aphrodisiac, proponents pointing to the high zinc content, as well as abundant amino acids and serotonin, all of which are suspected to play a role in sexual response. Which of these 8 so-called aphrodisiacs is the real deal? 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z But when neither his extreme unctuousness nor a pitcher of vodka stingers quite do the trick, he resorts to the ultimate aphrodisiac: name-dropping. Review: In ‘Plaza Suite,’ the Ghosts of #MeToo Haunt the Halls 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Close calls are an aphrodisiac, at least to this couple. 'The Americans' Recap: A Most Painful Extraction 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The first time I visited, in 2006, a Uruguayan woman was offering vials of crushed whale bones, which she billed as aphrodisiacs. T Magazine: The Coast of Utopia 2011-09-30T14:00:14Z There is a reference to an almond paste used as an aphrodisiac in Arabian Nights, a collection of Middle Eastern folk stories whose origins range from the 8th to the 14th centuries. Marzipan in my veins: A history of the almond candy 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z Later, in the television interview on CNN to promote the book, Mr. Cosby talked of the so-called aphrodisiac, which has been described as a kind of sexual snake oil. Prosecutors Want Cosby ‘Spanish Fly’ Comments as Evidence at Trial 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z A pillow, for centuries an aphrodisiac, has become little more than a sleeping pill. This Life: The Pillow Explosion Buries America 2012-02-11T01:08:02Z They do, and it's gorgeous, aphrodisiac and so, so devastating. How "The Company You Keep" maps the anatomy of a dangerous, network-friendly sexual thrill 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z I became used to passionate greetings in dark garages used for short-term parking; exhaust fumes will forever be an aphrodisiac to me. Modern Love: In the Current of a Long-Distance Relationship 2011-03-17T22:05:05Z Still others say fish was served simply because it’s seen as an aphrodisiac. What is the Feast of the Seven Fishes? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Just as impressive on the Other Stage was Nigerian star Wizkid, a one-man aphrodisiac who delivered a set full of laid-back but sensual Afrobeat jams. Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury: A tale of two halves 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The Russian dancer was entranced, according to “Nureyev,” a biography by Julie Kavanagh; once, he described Ms. Seymour’s dancing as a kind of artistic aphrodisiac. Lynn Seymour, thrillingly expressive ballerina, dies at 83 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z A 2019 study shows the humble onion is actually an aphrodisiac. How to create a romantic dinner for two on a budget 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Chicken has a low-key reputation as an unlikely aphrodisiac. Roast chicken might be the most romantic dinner of all 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z “I think this season it’s “White Lotus” on aphrodisiacs. Jennifer Coolidge wants to show fans a different realm in 'The White Lotus' Season 2 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Rhinoceroses have been hunted to the brink of extinction because their horns, which are made of simple keratin, are considered an aphrodisiac and a powerful drug in some cultures. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z In an effort to lure more domestic customers, local firms are turning to appealing marketing arguments: They say that cocoa provides cardiovascular benefits and that its beans are an aphrodisiac. Ivory Coast Wants a Bigger Bite of the Cocoa Business 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z It is claimed as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine - which has sustained demand despite official attempts to prevent the trade. Kenya: Wildlife trafficking suspect seized after $1m reward 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z He described them as an "aphrodisiac", which can have "euphoric and hallucinogenic effects". Rapist Luiz Da Silva Neto jailed for spiking men and sex attacks 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Mr Habashi has made a name for himself selling aphrodisiacs and natural sexual enhancements in the Egyptian capital. Why young Arab men turn to anti-impotency drugs 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The use of rhinoceros’ horns as an aphrodisiac has showed various negative effects internationally. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z “Come discover the fascinating botany of love and lust,” according to the website, such as the botanical origins of the birth control pill, plants considered aphrodisiacs throughout history and the bizarre secrets of ficus sex. Inside the secret world of SoCal’s carnivorous plant collectors 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Suggestion is a powerful aphrodisiac anywhere, but especially in a company town built on selling images. For the love of apartment signs! (A tribute to the most overlooked letters in L.A.) 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z In the early 2000s, South Koreans grew fond of the Nepalese honey as an aphrodisiac. What it’s like tripping on mad honey, the hallucinogen that (maybe) is an aphrodisiac 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z While the use of medications for sexual needs might be considered a modern phenomenon in Arab societies, the consumption of aphrodisiacs has been part of popular culture throughout Arab history. Why young Arab men turn to anti-impotency drugs 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z “This ubiquitous salad green may seem ordinary and common today, but in ancient Rome, where it was first cultivated, arugula was known as an aphrodisiac,” according to “The Book of Greens.” Your guide to salad greens, plus tips to pick, prep and store them 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “It’s true that people use it as an aphrodisiac,” Prince Jeffries says of her family’s chicken recipe, chuckling, noting that she likes it mild. Hot chicken blazes a trail from Prince’s in Nashville to Hotville in Los Angeles 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z On the menu at the fancy-pants Italian joint: romance, wine and dishes including asparagus, artichokes and chocolate — all aphrodisiacs, according to a cursory internet search. For Valentine’s Day, see the Sound, the sunset and sea lions on a walk around Seattle’s Sunset Hill 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z For 20 years he told jokes on comedy albums, in books and on TV about drugging women with the aphrodisiac Spanish Fly. 'We Need to Talk About Cosby' is compelling, sickening and, yes, complicated 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z Where Ina goes, I will follow, whether it’s denim shirts as daily uniform, roast chicken as aphrodisiac, or the need for “good” olive oil. Ina Garten’s 2022 pandemic advice: Drink more cosmos. Do what you can. 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “It’s almost like an aphrodisiac, maybe driving his sexual behaviors to a supernormal level,” he says. Fungus lures male flies into having sex with dead females 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z There have been long-running disputes about the origin of tiramisu, including claims that it was served as an aphrodisiac at a brothel in the north Italian city of Trevisio. 'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z “Yes,” I said, “is that an afterlife aftershave? An afterlife aphrodisiac?” L.A. Affairs: I went on a date with my dead ex-boyfriend 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Rhino horns are sold by poachers in South Asia, China, Vietnam and some other countries because of a belief that they contain an aphrodisiac and medicinal properties. Indian officials burn rhino horns to stop illegal trade 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Psychedelic Water is marketed as a mood enhancer, “like a glass of wine,” that also acts an aphrodisiac for some. Psychedelic Water founder looks to new legal era for powerful drugs 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z That was ironic, Mr. Collado said, because it was also “possibly the aromatic plant with the most aphrodisiac power in all of the Mediterranean Basin.” Fragrance Maker Dares to Sniff ‘What Life Really Smells Like’ 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z The economy in Lunana depends on animal husbandry and harvests of a so-called caterpillar fungus that is prized as an aphrodisiac in China. How the Tiny Kingdom of Bhutan Out-Vaccinated Most of the World 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z And violence as an aphrodisiac is not really what we wanted in 2021. Review: Manly men go on a bloodlust tear in awful ‘Nobody’ 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z "Things that look like penises or in some way like female genitalia that have been associated with sex by looking like that. People make the connection with that, but that's not aphrodisiacs." The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Dive deep into the science of attraction and aphrodisiacs with the drag queen Coleslaw, presented by the Museum of Science in Boston. Explore the History of Jazz and Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z So too can inequitable division of household labor—exhaustion with a side of resentment is hardly an aphrodisiac. Why so many moms can't have great sex 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z “He’s well read and educated. That kind of stuff is a powerful aphrodisiac,” Erika wrote in her 2018 memoir “Pretty Mess.” The legal titan and the 'Real Housewife': The rise and fall of Tom Gerardi and Erika Jayne 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z In Guadalajara, she said, Gan co-founded a business exporting jellyfish, which are considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac in China. Special Report: Burner phones and banking apps: Meet the Chinese 'brokers' laundering Mexican drug money 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z When cooking an "aphrodisiac" meal, it is "truly the thought that counts," Hopkins told Salon. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z The seductive eroticism of his music was an aphrodisiac for French and Italian decadents. Review: From the Nazis to RBG, how Richard Wagner changed the world 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z As evidence, the filmmakers point toward Abramović's 1987 work "Spirit Cooking," which began as a portfolio of eight etchings illustrating 25 letterpress prints of what the artist refers to as "aphrodisiac recipes." Decoding QAnon: From Pizzagate to Kanye to Marina Abramovic, this conspiracy covers everything 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z Black jewfish are prized for their swim bladders – considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac in some Asian markets. Unsustainable fishing worsens threats to Great Barrier Reef 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z Most of the demand emanates from China and Vietnam, where the horn is coveted as a traditional medicine, an aphrodisiac or a status symbol. South African rhino poaching halves in six months thanks to Covid-19 lockdown 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z "Food can act as an aphrodisiac in several ways," Dr. Lauri Wright, spokesperson for the US Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and associate professor at the University of North Florida, told Salon by email. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z But the frogs are also caught as they are mistakenly thought to be an aphrodisiac. Cross-border effort to save giant 'scrotum frog' 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z These were the questions that were uppermost in my mind as I drove to Sarnath among green fields whose red brick boundary walls advertised educational courses and aphrodisiacs. How the Buddha Got His Face 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Oysters are a recognised aphrodisiac – they contain a lot of zinc, which plays a part in the production of testosterone, but they’re not acceptable to vegans, or people who hate oysters. The world’s sexiest foods: from pine nuts to pomegranate juice 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Questions from Dr. David Reuben’s sex manual are answered in seven comic sketches, concerning subjects from aphrodisiacs to male anatomy. Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z There are some studies which claim to have discovered aphrodisiac qualities in certain herbs. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Rhino horns are so valuable because they are believed to be an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine. Innovative fake rhino horn may curb poachers' market, scientists say 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z Rhino horn has been claimed as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine - which has sustained demand despite official attempts to prevent the trade. Fake rhino horn invented to ruin poachers' market 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z The older, mostly female relatives would recite aphrodisiac recipes that involved ingredients like fenugreek, dates, honey, watermelon and the fruit silky kola. 'Men said we were immoral': the aphrodisiacs challenging taboos | Wana Udobang 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z There, he joins an army of about 80 people hired by a local company to find and pick Ophiocordyceps sinensis, a fungus believed to possess aphrodisiac and medicinal powers. As Chinese mountains get hotter, hunt for 'cure-all' fungus gets... 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z The same study found that Panax ginseng, which is used as an aphrodisiac in traditional Chinese medicine, "works as an antioxidant by enhancing nitric oxide synthesis" in erectile tissue in the genitals. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z The jar held castoreum, from the dried scent gland of a beaver, once prized as an aphrodisiac. Scents and Sensibility 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z In Central America sea turtle eggs are considered a delicacy and in some communities are held to be an aphrodisiac. Turtles' absence from Nicaraguan stronghold raises alarm for future 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z “Kayan Mata” refers to the aphrodisiacs made of herbs, roots, spices, seeds and fruit that have been used for centuries by women from northern Nigeria. 'Men said we were immoral': the aphrodisiacs challenging taboos | Wana Udobang 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z He continued, “If this is in fact what is fueling the trade, it is in the same destructive fantasy land as the Asian appetite for Rhino horns as aphrodisiacs.” Komodo Island is shutting down because people keep smuggling the dang dragons 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z And though the idea of aphrodisiac food is widespread, is there any science to it? The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z For men, as Kissinger once said, power is the ultimate aphrodisiac. What animals can teach us about politics 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Their meat is considered by some to be an aphrodisiac, while the bones are powdered for use in medicine. Police find 1,500 turtles wrapped in tape 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Though they were originally used to prepare brides for marriage, to ensure a healthy sex life, the aphrodisiacs are becoming increasingly popular among all women across the country. 'Men said we were immoral': the aphrodisiacs challenging taboos | Wana Udobang 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z If power is the ultimate aphrodisiac, as Henry Kissinger said, then absolute power is, like, wow. Opinion | Why does Trump fall in love with bad men? 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Nutrition experts say that aphrodisiacs do have some science to them, although that doesn't mean that there are foods which automatically heighten sexual desire. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Jamie’s dad doesn’t quite understand that food can be an aphrodisiac. Alice Levine: ‘Living with a British nationalist for a week is like the weirdest friend exchange ever’ 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z Each year 10,000 tonnes of them are caught in the Bristol Channel but virtually all end up in Asia, where they are considered an aphrodisiac. The Korean aphrodisiac fished in Wales 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Social media platforms like Instagram have been crucial to increasing the popularity of these local aphrodisiacs, giving room for more open conversations around sex and pleasure as well as financially empowering many northern women. 'Men said we were immoral': the aphrodisiacs challenging taboos | Wana Udobang 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Blood was also held to be an aphrodisiac, and alchemists prepared extracts of it, promising patients that it “maketh old age lusty, and to continue in like estate a long time.” The History of Blood 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z Likewise, there is a psychological component to certain foods acting as aphrodisiacs that is complimented by the way our bodies naturally respond to them. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Antlers are pulverized into an aphrodisiac sold on the Chinese market. Where Reindeer Are a Way of Life 2018-12-16T05:00:00Z Conservationists credit both legal protections and a generational shift in attitude among Mexicans who once sustained the industrial-scale looting of eggs, which were eaten and regarded as a male aphrodisiac. Return of the olive ridley: Sea turtles make spectacular comeback in Mexico - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z So yes, that bull penis — a Chinese dish that is eaten as an aphrodisiac — is real. This new food museum expects to upset your stomach — and then make you think about why 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Dr. Wasser said it’s important for consumers to stop buying ivory and other animal products — which are sold as trinkets or pitched, without medical evidence, as aphrodisiacs or treatments for various diseases. Elephant Tusk DNA Helps Track Ivory Poachers 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Wise also noted that foods can mentally have an aphrodisiac effect, regardless of their actual chemical properties, because they look like things that reminds us of sex — in other words, acting as subtle psychological hints. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z The price of giant water bugs, for example, has risen in Thailand — where the pheromone secreted by males is considered an aphrodisiac — as the species has declined due to the use of agricultural pesticides. Why Aren’t We Eating More Insects? 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z They survived the extinction of dinosaurs but are threatened by the banalities of greed for turtle “products” – their skins, shells and supposedly aphrodisiac eggs. Can this man save Mexico's natural wonders? 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z If it’s the latter, by all means they should stay put and enjoy the aphrodisiac of power for however long it may last. Mike Pompeo and John Bolton should have the decency to resign 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Power is not the only aphrodisiac around, it seems. How Theranos used the media to create the emperor’s new startup | John Naughton 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z Still, the scientific jury is out on whether so-called aphrodisiacs have more than a minimal effect. The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Overall, conservationists say there is no sweeping aphrodisiac craze driving lust for rhino horn. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Rhino horns are used in some Asian medicines and viewed as aphrodisiacs. University recovers stolen black rhino horn 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z Surgical scars, lost body parts and hair, chemically induced fatigue, radiological burns, nausea, hormone-blocking medications, numbness from neuropathies, weight gain or loss, and anxiety hardly function as aphrodisiacs. Sex After Cancer 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Some erroneously believe it has medicinal value, capable of anything from curing cancer to working as an aphrodisiac. More Than 1,000 Rhinos Poached in South Africa Last Year 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z "They stimulate the senses which can stimulate desire, but I would not call them scientifically anything that is actually an aphrodisiac." The science behind aphrodisiacs 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Other conservationists have also criticized media outlets for incorrectly tying the aphrodisiac issue so exclusively to Asian traditional medicine or folk therapies. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z As they enjoy the feast, they joke about how none of them will sleep much that night - hornets are considered a powerful aphrodisiac. Where to find the world's tastiest insects 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z Maybe that would be a good aphrodisiac, for all of us. Opinion | The Sterile Society 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z They are also prized by some as a symbol of high status or for their traditional reputation as an aphrodisiac. Foodies lament soaring price of black truffles in France 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z Sweet potatoes took a while to migrate to Europe, but they became particularly popular with well-to-do English folks in the 16th and 17th centuries — in part because they were considered an aphrodisiac. Dinosaurs, gods and marshmallows: A Thanksgiving science quiz But experts say neither Chinese nor Vietnamese traditional medicine ever viewed rhino horn as an aphrodisiac to boost flagging libidos. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Fashionable feathers, furs, skins, trinkets of ivory, false aphrodisiacs, hubris ... A Population of Billions May Have Contributed to This Bird’s Extinction 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Further complicating matters, the power and wealth that make it easier to get away with harassment can, in other situations, be aphrodisiacs. Sexual harassment at work 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z They are also prized by some as a symbol of high status or for their traditional reputation as an aphrodisiac. Foodies lament soaring price of black truffles in France 2017-11-24T05:00:00Z “It’s very relaxing. An aphrodisiac and a euphoric sedative that lasts a very long time. It has organic sugar so it’s a quality high,” she said. I toke thee to be my wife: inside a cannabis wedding in California 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z “In fact, traditional Chinese medicine never has used rhinoceros horn as an aphrodisiac: This is a myth of the Western media and in some parts of Asia is viewed as a kind of anti-Chinese hysteria.” The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Seal penises were also in high demand, as aphrodisiacs for the Chinese market. When Russia Owned Part of America 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z High prices for crocodile skin, meat, and penises—used as an aphrodisiac across East Africa— have attracted some professional hunters, even as larger numbers of impoverished local people try to muscle in on the trade. Crocodile Poaching Booms as Egypt Tourism Crumbles 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z It’s his identity, his mantra, his campaign promise, his aphrodisiac, his drug of choice, his raison d’etre. Opinion | Trump’s TV-star twin? Charlie Sheen. 2017-05-05T04:00:00Z In the book, Mr. Hong writes that a roommate asked him and other friends to obtain a supposed aphrodisiac, which the roommate mixed into a beer that he gave to a girl. South Korea’s Next President: A Look at the Leading Candidates 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z Based on her observations, many Vietnamese have heard of the aphrodisiac myth mainly because of the extravagant “fad use of rhino horn” among certain business elites. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z It is sold in powdered form as a supposed cure for cancer and other diseases – as well as an aphrodisiac – in Vietnam and China. South Africa lifts ban on domestic rhino horn sales 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Their horns are sought after in Asia, where they are valued for their supposed aphrodisiac qualities. Rhino shot dead by poachers at French zoo 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Okay, it’s being billed as an “aphrodisiac menu,” but when the restaurant’s this good, we’ll give it a pass on the theme. Going out on Valentine’s Day can be awful. These plans actually sound like fun. 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z One encounter is papered over by the most questionable of aphrodisiacs, Van Morrison. Review: Glutton for punishment? Then see ‘50 Shades Darker’ 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z “This doesn't mean they believe that rhino horn really works as an aphrodisiac; it just means they know that there are people who will spend a lot of money for it,” Thompson says. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z During the same year she appeared in the London Evening Standard, wearing only a bed sheet and proclaiming that her husband's status acted as an "aphrodisiac". Who is John Bercow? Six things about the UK's Speaker - BBC News 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z In seeking an explanation for the abject obeisance of the tech moguls on Wednesday, we should also not underestimate the aphrodisiac effect of power. So what attracted tech bosses to the billionaire president-elect Donald Trump? | John Naughton 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z The Arabs cherish houbara hunting both as a sport and because its meat is considered an aphrodisiac. Houbara bustards: Pakistan hunting ban sparks political row - BBC News 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Beneath Frank’s aphrodisiac felicitousness lies a toxic jealousy, and Lola is a complex of self-destructive compulsions. Twists and turns undermine psychosexual drama 'Frank & Lola' 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea of rhino horn having aphrodisiac powers. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z If there's room left they add rhino horns in their insane belief in its aphrodisiac properties. The ‘Saddest’ Polar Bear Lives in a Mall in China 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Chapter 10, entitled “The ‘I Eat GALA’”, is devoted to aphrodisiacs. Salvador Dalí's surreal cookbook set to be Christmas bestseller 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Powder made from their horns is coveted in many Asian countries as a medicine or an aphrodisiac. 2 killed while protesting evictions near Indian rhino park 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z China imports many donkey hides, using the gelatin in medicinal tonics, aphrodisiacs and anti-ageing creams. Niger bans the export of donkeys after Asian demand - BBC News 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z “In general, Vietnamese traditional medicine does not encourage the use of anything as an aphrodisiac.” The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z During the 1970s much of the Asia-Pacific region was picked clean of giant clams for their meat, which was prized in China as a supposed aphrodisiac. Critical Reefs Destroyed in Poachers' Quest for World's Biggest Clams 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z But they find ready markets in Vietnam and China, where they are ground up to make supposed aphrodisiacs. France seizes 2,000 dead seahorses on Guinea-Vietnam route - BBC News 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z Chinese consumers have been known to flock to all sorts of purportedly aphrodisiac products, from ginseng and caterpillar fungus to deer or ox penis. We scrutinized North Korean ‘Viagra’ — and discovered it might actually work 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z In China, the shells of giant clams are carved into art and jewelry, and their meat is snapped up as a gourmet treat and aphrodisiac, Christina Larson reported for Science in January. Giant Clam Poaching Wipes Out Reefs in South China Sea “To be honest, I think that any discussion of rhino horn as an aphrodisiac or for use against erectile dysfunction is a little irresponsible,” Kennaugh says. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Giant clams were poached in the 1970s because their meat was believed to be an aphrodisiac in China. Critical Reefs Destroyed in Poachers' Quest for World's Biggest Clams 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Their eggs are poached for food and as an aphrodisiac. Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Illegal Shark Fins Found in Cargo “That’s supposed to be an aphrodisiac,” he said, to laughs from the crowd. Morgan Freeman visits Capitol Hill to promote shark-fin bill 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z "Henry Kissinger said that politics is an aphrodisiac," Mr Cole says. Why MP sex scandals no longer shock - BBC News 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z “The supposed aphrodisiac usage of rhino horn is a misperception,” he says. The Hard Truth about the Rhino Horn "Aphrodisiac" Market 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Sharks were being killed by sportfishing fleets as well as commercial fishermen seeking steaks for U.S. grocery stores and Asian markets for shark fin soup, regarded as an aphrodisiac in some cultures. Once dismissed, shark attacks may hit new record in 2016 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z The pricy eggs are considered a delicacy and aphrodisiac in Asia. Death of One of World's Biggest Sharks Causes Outcry The horn is composed mainly of keratin, the same as human nails, but it is sold in powdered form as a supposed cure for cancer among other diseases, and as an aphrodisiac. Horns of a dilemma: retiree to fly 80 South African rhinos to Australia 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Vietnamese men also use it as a status symbol to show off wealth—a little pinch of rhino horn powder in a cocktail, for instance—or as an aphrodisiac. South Africa Backs Away Legal Rhino Horn Trade The bird's popularity may be partly explained by its elegant plumage and because some consider its meat to be an aphrodisiac. Qatar royal and companion freed by kidnappers in Iraq - BBC News 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z This fleshy sea-slug is prized as a delicacy, a traditional medicine reputedly capable of curing joint pain and fatigue, and a natural aphrodisiac. Silver in the deep 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Even their blood, a supposed aphrodisiac, is dried and used in potions. What’s Next for the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal? 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z “Money is power and power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.” “I’m not here because I’m running for President,” Trump said. Crying Trump 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration says there is no scientific evidence that raw oysters are an aphrodisiac. Two sexperts tell us: Which Valentine's Day rituals actually work? 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z Arab princes and their wealthy friends like to hunt Houbara bustards both as a sport and because the meat is considered an aphrodisiac. Pakistan's secretive Houbara bustard hunting industry - BBC News 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z In February he digs up the golden thistle, askolimbi, whose scrubbed roots - said to be an aphrodisiac - taste like artichoke and are served with octopus and lamb. Why some Greek pensioners may have to forage to survive - BBC News 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The meat is thought to be an aphrodisiac. How Pakistan's bustard hunting ban was shot down - BBC News 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Some believe the bird's meat is an aphrodisiac. Pakistan lifts ban on hunting rare bird after government protests 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The bird is prized by hunters in the Middle East, who consider the bird's meat an aphrodisiac. Pakistan court lifts Houbara bustard hunting ban - BBC News 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Federer is a big believer in the aphrodisiac powers of garlic over oysters. There's a series of aphrodisiac dinners being offered in Beverly Hills 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z Some men see it as an aphrodisiac; others as a remedy if they are nervous on their wedding night. Flawed Justice After a Mob Killed an Afghan Woman 2015-12-26T05:00:00Z People consider the eggs a delicacy and an aphrodisiac, and they appear on the menus in local restaurants. Sea Turtles Might Be Threatened, But So Are Their Hunters 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Sadly, the data on their effectiveness as an aphrodisiac is less robust. The 50 (New) Healthiest Foods of All Time—With Recipes 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z These supposed aphrodisiacs are banned by the U.S. Illegal Toad Venom 'Aphrodisiac' Linked to NYC Man's Death 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The New York City Health Department released an alert on Wednesday about a dangerous toad venom aphrodisiac after a man died from ingesting the substance. Man Dies After Ingesting Toad Venom Aphrodisiac 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z In the 17th Century, "taking the waters" was part of a "multi-stranded" fertility improvement regime, which also often included aphrodisiacs, medicine and cooking recipes. Fertility towns: Is there ever 'something in the water'? - BBC News 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Last week, we wrote about what our ancestors used as lube. This week, the conversation turns to ancient aphrodisiacs. 7 bizarre aphrodisiacs that helped our ancestors get in the mood 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z While the New York Mets are many things — the pride of Queens, winners of the National League East — few would consider them an aphrodisiac. Love Poems on Craigslist, Inspired by the Red-Hot Mets 2015-10-16T04:00:00Z We offer sexy lingerie, toys for lovers, aphrodisiacs, lubricants, gifts and more.” Lingerie, sex toys and knitting: A city freaks out over bustiers and vibrators 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z The aphrodisiac, commonly known as “stone,” is a chemical composition that is banned by the U.S. Man Dies After Ingesting Toad Venom Aphrodisiac 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z International trade in rhino horns has been banned since 1977, but smugglers sell the horns in Vietnam and elsewhere in Asia, where they’re touted as hangover cures and aphrodisiacs. A Brief History of the Long Fight to End Rhino Slaughter 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Listed below are some of the strangest aphrodisiacs used in the past. 7 bizarre aphrodisiacs that helped our ancestors get in the mood 2015-10-20T04:00:00Z Many in the Middle East believe the bird's meat is an aphrodisiac. Pakistan enforces hunting ban on Houbara bustard - BBC News 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Bosses themselves need to recognise that power can be a poison as well as an aphrodisiac. The Trump in every leader 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Back when Maryland businessman Larry Letow relied almost entirely on federal contracts for his computer data security company, government work was so plentiful that he viewed it as “sort of an aphrodisiac.” Here’s how D.C. business thinks region should react to painful sequestration 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z The drug is far from being an aphrodisiac. FDA approves controversial 'little pink pill' but with restrictions 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z What the Sardinians call tradition and an aphrodisiac is none other than rotten maggot cheese. The 10 most dangerous foods people still put in their bodies 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Sexually transmitted mites that gnaw on flesh, viruses that act as deadly aphrodisiacs, and parasites that lead to genital swelling — these aren't plot twists in a bad epidemic disaster movie. Animals! They're just like us: STD edition 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Their horns are valued for medicinal use and as aphrodisiacs. Cecil the Lion and Robert Mugabe 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Ambergris is also supposed to have powerful aphrodisiac properties. A Whale of a Tale: Those Cetacean Waste Products Are More Valuable Than You Think 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z Its delicate texture and exotic looks are prized by connoisseurs - who consider the "elephant trunk clam", as it is known in China, to be an aphrodisiac. The 'phallic' clam America sends to China - BBC News 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z “He had money, fame and power; he was a walking aphrodisiac! Why? I was also angry at myself for falling for the okey-doke, of putting Bill on a pedestal.” Joseph C. Phillips, former ‘Cosby Show’ actor: ‘Of course Bill Cosby is guilty!’ 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Rumor has it that a German company distributed 2C-B in the 1980s for use as an aphrodisiac called "Eros." All 'Smiles': the history of the 2C designer drug class 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z “But it was also supposed to be the world’s greatest aphrodisiac. It was meant to knock you out, but also give you an overpowering sense of sexual urge.” Why Bill Cosby Admitted to Getting Drugs to Have Sex With Women 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Theorists were attracted to the language of teams like some kind of managerial aphrodisiac. Is Agile Just Another Management Fad? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Scientists say that overfishing of the tiny eels mirrors that of sea cucumbers, a lumpy invertebrate that is consumed in China as an aphrodisiac. In northern Haiti, conservation efforts focus on coastlines 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z This slaughter is fuelled by the mistaken belief in Asia that rhino horn cures cancer and is an aphrodisiac. Weekend edition: The best of the week's reads 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z “An uninhibited Guide to the Aphrodisiac Herbs, Fruits, Flowers & Veggies in Your Garden ” Author Helen Yoest discusses whether plants are really aphrodisiacs and the history, lore and ethnobotany of 50 plants with a “hot” reputation. D.C. community calendar, April 9-16, 2015 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Rhino horn is believed to help relieve fevers and disorders of the blood; it’s not used as an aphrodisiac, though the myth dies hard in the West. Africa’s Conservation Miracle: The Return of the Rhinos 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z The actual satisfactions from the language of teams, like aphrodisiacs, proved remarkably scanty and short-lived. Is Agile Just Another Management Fad? 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z There’s even a new limited-edition Fifty Shades of Grey craft beer that incorporates 50 different hops and other ingredients that supposedly have aphrodisiac qualities. The Fifty Shades of Grey Stimulus 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Season a variety of proteins, fish or even a stew, and immediately you've added a great depth of flavor that's both parts aromatic and aphrodisiac to your dish. Mark Strausman of Freds at Barneys New York is big on fennel pollen 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z The bird’s meat is bitter and stringy, and its supposed aphrodisiac properties are not supported by scientific evidence. For Saudis and Pakistan, a Bird of Contention 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z Get creative, and sample some of the above-mentioned aphrodisiacs this Valentine’s Day to see if science really nailed it. How Food Can Spice Up Your Sex Life This Valentine’s Day 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z The Chinese also used it as an aphrodisiac. Mars Hill University supervisor battles ginseng thieves 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z That paper's idea of North Korean fine dining includes barbecued mollusc and cold noodles, washed down with an aphrodisiac made from bear's bile. 'United against terror' - front pages 2015-01-11T05:00:00Z “And there’s all that guilt, which is like an aphrodisiac. Everything’s better with a little guilt.” The Good, the Bad and the Undead And is it the only real way for them to get back a little of the oldest aphrodisiac of all—power? General Mills Hires A Chief Creative Officer. Is This Crazy, Or The Future? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Too often they let the aphrodisiac of power metastasize into stupidity. How Gary Hart’s Downfall Forever Changed American Politics 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z “Some are aphrodisiac, some are relaxing. Some put you in a brisk frame of mind.” The Digitising of Humanity is About to Take Another Huge Step Forward: Smell The story revolves around two oddball characters - a small town reporter and a Vietnam veteran - who join forces in tracking down poachers who are selling bear parts on the Asian aphrodisiac market. Alaskan carves out time to write book 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, most of these body parts are not used as aphrodisiacs, as many in the West assume, but as medicinal cures for a host of ailments, real or imagined. Extinction By Traditional Chinese Medicine - An Environmental Disaster 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z He and his colleagues recruited salespeople, known as "distributors" or "direct sellers," to sell chocolate in all forms - aphrodisiacs and probiotics, weight-loss shakes and shampoo. Sometimes, life is like a box of cacao products “It’s an aphrodisiac” that is artificially inflating demand. U.S. auto sales party seen increasingly dependent on easy money 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Abalone remains a delicacy in many Asian cultures, treasured not only for taste, but also for medicinal qualities, including as an aphrodisiac. In Hunt for Red Abalone, Divers Face Risks and Poachers Face the Law 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z In Elizabethan times, the book reveals, prunes were considered aphrodisiacs. George J. Armelagos, Anthropologist Who Told Skeletons’ Tales, Dies at 77 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z And octopus is especially popular “because of local beliefs of the species’ medicinal effects as an aphrodisiac.” Octopuses Rocking Too Much Heavy Metal 2014-05-08T12:35:54Z But even less-racy studies have found that apparently the smell of copier toner can be an aphrodisiac. Tons of People Are Hooking Up With Their Co-Workers, Survey Finds 2014-04-21T18:40:33Z "Look," said Abderrahim, "can't you see? There's no space anymore for storytellers," pointing at the crowded stalls of merchants selling everything from mystical aphrodisiacs to false teeth, "and besides it's too noisy". The storyteller of Marrakech 2014-04-12T23:14:22Z Despite their slippery and slimy texture, oysters may be the most well-known aphrodisiac. Foods for Better Sex (Enough Oysters Already!) 2014-02-27T05:35:24Z Australia: Outdoor shenanigans may be the key to sexual satisfaction in the land down under. Seventy-five percent of Australians claim to have had sex on the road, with vehicles proving to be quite the aphrodisiac. The 12 most sexually satisfied countries in the world 2014-02-19T16:00:00Z Pangolins are considered a delicacy in parts of Asia and prized for their use in traditional medicine and as an aphrodisiac. Trading to extinction 2014-02-11T01:33:39Z The rhino horn is prized in Asia as an aphrodisiac. About New York: All That Remained of 100 Elephants: A Ton of Ivory, Turned Into Trinkets 2014-01-17T02:14:17Z The spice is used extensively in medicines and cooking in Kashmir with some claiming that saffron is an aphrodisiac. In pictures: Kashmiri saffron 2013-12-26T03:26:40Z FUN, adventure, the aphrodisiac effect of a foreign accent—these are why 4.3m university students study abroad. Foreign study: Migrants with mortar boards 2013-11-14T16:01:03Z Poachers slaughter rhinos and elephants because of demand for a quack aphrodisiac and ornamental goods, respectively. How China's Pet Dogs Might Save Wild Tigers 2013-11-26T17:45:00.520Z Migrants with mortar boards | | FUN, adventure, the aphrodisiac effect of a foreign accent—these are why 4.3m university students study abroad. Foreign study: Migrants with mortar boards 2013-11-14T16:01:03Z The horns, believed in parts of Asia to heal illnesses including cancer and sold as an aphrodisiac, were worth $5 million, customs and police officials said. Czechs Seize 24 Rhino Horns, Charge 16 Traffickers 2013-07-24T13:45:05.350Z There is no evidence to suggest that turtle eggs act as aphrodisiacs, and it's unclear how that belief originated. Illegal Sea Turtle Egg Poaching on the Rise in Costa Rica 2013-05-20T20:15:00.403Z Her loyalty alone was an aphrodisiac, even though his medication sometimes gave him the cold, dull crotch of a mannequin. Ben Marcus: “The Dark Arts.” 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z Given these three properties of aphrodisiac foods, U.S. How to Serve Aphrodisiac Foods 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z Ambition is its own aphrodisiac, but the strains on these political newlyweds are obvious to the eye. Gotham: Atop New York Senate, an Odd Couple With Some Issues 2013-01-10T03:59:18Z In 2007, the city was roiled by a scandal over a pyramid scheme involving the sale of costly ant farms that were supposedly breeding ants to be used in the production of an aphrodisiac. Shenyang Journal: Suspicions Cloud Shenyang’s Preparations for China’s National Games 2012-08-29T22:52:57Z Seahorse powder is used in China, Japan and elsewhere in traditional medicine and for its alleged aphrodisiac uses. Peru police seize dried seahorses 2012-08-24T00:12:24Z It's partly because wealth – like political power – is a powerful aphrodisiac. New-tech moguls: the modern robber barons? 2012-06-30T23:04:09Z Power, someone once said, is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Facebook is going to need all the friends it can get 2012-05-19T23:04:52Z There appears to be no evidence in the case of either the lower animals or the human subject that the drug is an aphrodisiac. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z This plant, now in total disuse, was considered by the ancients as a most powerful aphrodisiac, and consecrated to Venus. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z They are sent to Asian countries and used as aphrodisiacs. Peru police seize dried seahorses 2012-08-24T00:12:24Z They form their most exquisite food, and they attribute to them the property of strengthening the stomach, and of being a powerful aphrodisiac. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z I imagine that the play is an aphrodisiac for the audience Oh, for sure. Talk: Nina Arianda Is Fueling Fantasies 2012-02-17T23:31:00Z The term "pheromone" itself came about in 1959 with the identification of bombykol, a powerful aphrodisiac secreted by female silk moths that can work over kilometers of distance. Do Pheromones Play a Role in Our Sex Lives? 2012-02-13T18:45:00.233Z In Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the influence of love powders and aphrodisiac drugs is universally confided in. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z He seemed under the influence of a strong mental aphrodisiac and was evidently guaranteeing himself against being discovered in an embarrassing situation with his Muse. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z Our English Eryngo—the E. maritimum, is noted as an aphrodisiac, and is very similar in appearance to the Eryngium aquaticum. New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers 2012-02-05T03:00:10Z It has been used as a cure for pestilence, and, according to 10th century Muslim trader Ibn Hawqal, as an aphrodisiac. Ambergris, Treasure of the Deep 2012-01-12T21:30:14Z Those three dead men on the thirteenth floor of that office building had acted like an aphrodisiac on Wilson Lamb. Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 2012-01-04T03:00:28.750Z Notwithstanding all these absurdities, it is undoubtedly true that certain articles of food have been considered as endowed with aphrodisiac properties; fish of various kinds, the mollusca and testaceous animals more especially. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z The Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday, and three meals are to be taken during the day, which are supposed to have a powerful aphrodisiac operation. Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, 2011-10-13T02:00:41.150Z Alexis, while explaining the efficacy of onions in aphrodisiac matters, says— Pinnas, beetles, snails, muscles, eggs, calves'-feet, And many other philters, may be found More useful still to one who loves his mistress. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z In China, the meat of the nut is taken as an aphrodisiac. Rare aphrodisiac 2011-07-16T11:00:31Z Sandalwood and jessamine oil are held in great repute as aphrodisiacs, and are purchased from the Burmese traders in small quantities at a very high price. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z The bones of highly endangered Amur tigers are sought for their aphrodisiac qualities. Russia Seizes a Ton of Animal Parts Smuggled From China 2011-06-15T01:20:21Z Once a month, at full moon, they assembled in the temple enclosure, maddened by aphrodisiacs, and girt with the canonical phallos. Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite 2011-06-13T02:00:23.863Z And war, of course, is the ultimate aphrodisiac for the powerful. There is no rule of law in America 2011-05-31T17:01:00Z The series of three commercials is a dramatic shift in style and substance: Quiet, dreamy, and provocative, they hype the centuries-old idea that pomegranates are aphrodisiacs. Archive: POM Wonderful and the FTC 2011-05-25T00:11:54Z The roots are sometimes candied, and are reputed to be stimulating and restorative, as well as to have aphrodisiac properties. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z At least no one's claiming it's an aphrodisiac. Pass notes No 2,950: Porridge 2011-03-29T19:00:00Z Mrs Bercow that power was an "aphrodisiac", adding that she had also gained more attention from men. Speaker's wife says his job has made him "sexy" 2011-02-03T14:35:59Z In 2010, 333 rhinos were shot in South Africa for their horns, which are sold in the black market for medicine and aphrodisiacs in Asia. 'Rhino poachers' shot in S Africa 2011-01-12T16:01:26Z Their mouths were closely pressed in one long kiss, as thirsty lips that cleave unto the brim of some ambrosial aphrodisiac cup. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z Today, Silveiras residents — and the people who drive hundreds of miles every year to buy the ants — value them not only for their protein, but also as an aphrodisiac and source of natural antibiotics. Silveiras Journal: Pesticides Threaten Ant-Eating Tradition in Brazil 2011-01-05T02:30:28Z Owl eggs and eyeballs are used in folk recipes and potions by some tribal communities, and its meat is considered an aphrodisiac. In India, owl's mythic power, pop culture presence fuels illegal trading 2010-12-06T01:55:00Z Politicians as a breed aren't particularly sexy but I think politics can be sexy because power is an aphrodisiac. Speaker's wife says his job has made him "sexy" 2011-02-03T14:35:59Z So it looked like red was an aphrodisiac. The Science of Dating: Wear Red 2010-10-26T14:10:00Z The otherwise bland veggies took on an aphrodisiac edge with the infusion of saffron aioli and horseradish mayo, tilting the taste buds in a romantic direction. Speed Dating, Meet Speed Plating: The New Dine & Dash 2010-08-18T22:00:00Z But as aphrodisiacs go, this was more asparagus than Viagra. The Spin 2010-06-16T12:02:00Z Being with someone who knows you so deeply is a potent aphrodisiac. Some longtime couples find that not breaking up is hard to do 2010-06-08T04:00:00Z "This isn't some kind of aphrodisiac that we can put in the water and have suddenly sexually interested women in our population," Sand said. FDA considers endorsement of drug that some call a Viagra for women 2010-05-24T04:00:00Z Luckily, in a totally uncynical way, Melissa kept an up-to-date blog on all the goings-on, romantically titled "The Labour Minister and I – Power is the definitely the ultimate aphrodisiac". Oh Lord Triesman, where are the hula girls? 2010-05-19T23:06:00Z But pollution, the collection of eggs for food and aphrodisiacs and the nets of shrimp trawlers depleted their numbers. Gulf Oil Spill Represents a New Threat to a Sea Turtle 2010-05-19T01:17:00Z Many langur species are similarly threatened, not just from subsistence hunting and habitat loss but by hunting for body parts and tissues to satisfy demand for amulets, remedies and aphrodisiacs. Folk medicine threat to primates 2010-03-29T09:30:00Z This compound also is known as Spanish fly and was mistakenly thought to be an aphrodisiac. People's Pharmacy: Prozac and sexual dysfunction 2010-03-24T23:29:00Z Power may be the ultimate aphrodisiac, but there is now no place to hide. On Leadership: A leader's sexual hubris? 2010-03-14T05:00:00Z There is another issue with the Black Forest — and the gazillions of other forms of chocolate that will be consumed this weekend: chocolate’s reputation as an aphrodisiac is highly exaggerated, food researchers say. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z As his lips met hers and clung to them, her perfume and the ranker scent of the dog filled his nostrils, burning aphrodisiac into his brain. A Bed of Roses The drug often has a marked aphrodisiac action, producing priapism, or in the female sex the onset of the catamenia or abortion. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" It was obvious that he was mad, demented by her aphrodisiacs. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern With these enchantments, accompanied by mysterious invocations, went philters composed of aphrodisiacs and exciting herbs, which frequently led to death. Sónnica “To me, one of the most successful attributes of an aphrodisiac meal are colors, aromas, tastes and textures that wake up the palate and challenge the mind,” she said. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z Had God or Fiend assigned this hour That bloomed,—where love had all of power,— The senses' aphrodisiac flower? The Garden of Dreams Novels containing chapter after chapter of neurotic aphrodisiacs and pornography masquerading as literature are priced at “a shilling net,” and are avidly purchased and read by the simple, God-fearing, sea-faring man. An Ocean Tramp Devereux and his sisters, for it fired my blood, and if my aunt had not vanished I should have been into her again, so powerful was the aphrodisiac effect. Forbidden Fruit Luscious and exciting story and More forbidden fruit or Master Percy's progress in and beyond the domestic circle Most Eastern treatises divide aphrodisiacs into two different kinds: 1., the mechanical or natural, such as scarification, flagellation, etc.; and 2., the medicinal or artificial. The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks She also likes to use lots of saffron, mint and vanilla, all ingredients she considers aphrodisiacs, and, of course, chili pepper. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z The mollusca in general, and testaceous animals in particular, have been considered as endowed with aphrodisiac properties. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction Her person exhaled an aphrodisiac charm, which challenged and laid fast hold of the other sex. Germinie Lacerteux India the roots are used to obtain an astringent and alterative effect and form part of a well-known aphrodisiac mixture called Musla-Samul. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines Patients whose sexual power was intact, who took the baths for other purposes, have time and again called my attention to their aphrodisiac effects. The Electric Bath Of all the legions of purported aphrodisiacs, very few have been proved scientifically to have lingering libidinous effects on certain body parts other than the stomach. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z One of the most extraordinary aphrodisiacs upon record is that reported to have been employed by the Amazons. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction It is primarily an agricultural planet, its claim to fame being the aphrodisiac it produces from the keisha plant, grown on nearby Purgatory. Concordance A Terran Empire concordance They also give the seed, fried in oil, as an aphrodisiac. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines A more intelligent way of dressing would result in less moral and physical wreckage, and require less galvanic belts and aphrodisiacs in men under fifty. History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present Moral and Physical Reasons for its Performance Still, most anyone claiming to know what is or is not an aphrodisiac, from avocados to zebra tongue, will acknowledge that the whole business is highly subjective. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z But, of all aphrodisiacs, the most certain and terrible in its effects are cantharides, commonly known as Spanish flies. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction KEISHA: An aphrodisiac drug produced from a plant of the same name, which grows only on Purgatory. Concordance A Terran Empire concordance The Hindoo physicians state that the root decoction in milk is aphrodisiac; the root is also regarded as an antidote for the bite of the “cobra da cabelho,” but its virtue is purely imaginary. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines But in the end all palled for a time, the aphrodisiac tropic smell; the coral waters, clear as well water at home; the white houses with the green jalousies; the lush, coarse green. The Wind Bloweth Certain foods with aphrodisiac status, like basil, rosemary, saffron, honey, grapes and pine nuts, were coveted for their great libidinal powers by ancient Greeks and Romans and medieval Europeans. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z Even the Christian Church itself possessed, in its early times, aphrodisiacs peculiarly its own. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction The Euphoriatorium was a large, garish place which specialized in cut-rate drugs and aphrodisiacs. The Status Civilization According to Padre Mercado the roasted seeds have an aphrodisiac action. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines With still grosser sensuality he stimulated his satiated passions with philters and various aphrodisiac mixtures. Plain Facts for Old and Young Ms. Reiley, the author of a recipe book structured like “The Joy of Sex,” suggests that restaurants wanting to serve truly carnal cuisine go with guacamole, not only because avocados have long been considered aphrodisiacs. 2010-02-10T06:04:00Z From out of almost innumerable instances of the efficacy of flagellation as an aphrodisiac, the following are selected. Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction A group of gay and laughing women, with their aphrodisiac rustle of silk and flutter of lace, floated carelessly past. Phantom Wires A Novel Dipped in that pure pool of sentiment which the Angel of Christianity stirred, the darts of Cupid were cleansed from aphrodisiacs. The Friendships of Women The use of cantharides and other aphrodisiac remedies to stimulate the sexual organs is a most pernicious practice. Plain Facts for Old and Young It is sometimes taken as an abortifacient or given as an aphrodisiac, but whether it has any such action is open to question. Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Sedum has long enjoyed a reputation for aphrodisiac qualities, as is set forth in Gerarde’s Herbal and other authorities. Current Superstitions Collected from the Oral Tradition of English Speaking Folk It is called "khalia," and is much esteemed for its tasty and reputed aphrodisiac qualities—two ideals in Morocco cookery,—so that it commands a relatively good price in the market. Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond Toxic preparation of the crushed, dried bodies of this beetle, formerly used as a counter-irritant for skin blisters and as an aphrodisiac. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada It is well known that negro women are in great request for harems, where they act as aphrodisiacs. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 A meal of hot food seasoned with aphrodisiacs is also said to be provided in the temples. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Ishtar's aphrodisiac character, though it can scarcely be doubted, does not appear very clearly in the inscriptions. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. In spite of the whole modern school of impressionists, æsthetes, and aphrodisiac poets, the most prominent features of Greek art are its intellectuality, its well-reasoned science, and its accurate conception of the ideal. Doctor Claudius, A True Story The Chinese burn the roots as an incense in the temples of their gods, and they also attach great efficacy to it as an aphrodisiac. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. For I, too, wrote at first to amuse myself with aphrodisiac statements. Là-bas The aphrodisiac effect of alcohol seems specially marked on women. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy Mandrake has always been reputed to have aphrodisiac qualities. History of the Comstock Patent Medicine Business and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills They are accounted aperient and diuretic, and have also been celebrated as aphrodisiac: their virtues, however, are too weak to admit them under the head of medicines. The Botanist's Companion, Volume II Some manufacturers vary these ingredients, and substitute cinnamon, cloves, or aniseed, and sometimes musk and ambergris—the two latter on account of their aphrodisiac qualities. The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. In the Orient the harems are perfumed with intense extracts and flowers, in accordance with the strong belief in the aphrodisiac effect of odors. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine Various other drugs have more or less reputation as aphrodisiacs; thus bromide of gold, a nervous and glandular stimulant, is said to have as one of its effects a heightening of sexual feeling. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy It is impossible to reproduce the flavor of this intellectual hippocampus' politico-economic emulsions, they being evidently compounded with thaumaturgis incantations while he is surrounded with jars of jalap, pile remedies, aphrodisiacs and patent liver pills. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 Opium is occasionally an aphrodisiac, but far oftener the contrary. Literary Remains, Volume 2 It is believed that the flesh of the newts in the sacred pond of Yaegaki possesses aphrodisiac qualities; and the body of the creature, reduced to ashes, by burning, was formerly converted into love-powders. Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan First Series Cabrolius speaks of a man who took a potion of aphrodisiac properties, in which, among other things, he put an enormous dose of cantharides. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine Thus the potato, when first introduced from America, had the reputation of being a powerful aphrodisiac, and the Elizabethan dramatists contain many references to this supposed virtue. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy It is popularly supposed that the durian is an aphrodisiac, but that is not the case. Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 It was then, when the scent of elder blossom, decaying fruit, mud and hot yew brooded there, that the place attained one of its most individual moods—narcotic, aphrodisiac. Gone to Earth Certain foods with aphrodisiac qualities may act by stimulating the internal secretion of the sex glands. The Glands Regulating Personality It exhilarates, excites and acts as an aphrodisiac; the consequence is, that at Harar all men, pagans and sages, priests and rulers, drink it. First Footsteps in East Africa Fish—skate, for instance, and notably oysters and other shellfish—are very widely regarded as aphrodisiacs, and Kisch attributes this property to caviar. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy Fine clothes, jewels, concubines, rich food, aphrodisiacs, opium, land, cattle—these represent "wealth" as conceived by the Chinese rich man's mind. Ancient China Simplified "The truffle is a positive aphrodisiac, and under certain circumstances makes women kinder, and men more amiable." The Physiology of Taste The Egyptians extract a perfume, an aphrodisiac, which they call "Fitnah," from this kind of Acacia. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 Even we moderns are unaccountably moved by its varying facets which act sometimes as an aphrodisiac, and sometimes by their very perfection, their discouraging spell, their insolent beauty, suggest the hopelessness of all human endeavour. South Wind It consists of descriptions of "Praiseworthy Men" and "Praiseworthy Women" from a Nafzawin point of view, interpretations of dreams, medical recipes for impotence, &c., lists of aphrodisiacs, and stories confirmatory of Ammianus's remark. The Life of Sir Richard Burton The subject of aphrodisiacs in the East would fill a small library: almost every medical treatise ends in a long disquisition upon fortifiers, provocatives' etc. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 They have every artifice of luxury, aphrodisiacs, erotic perfumes and singular applications. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 10 It is found in lumps weighing several pounds upon the Zanzibar Coast and is sold at a high price, being held a potent aphrodisiac. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 Of these aphrodisiacs I shall have more to say. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 I do not adulterate the product with aphrodisiacs nor dilute it with romance and water; for I am merely executing your commission, not producing a popular play for the market. Man and Superman But her aphrodisiac character was certainly the one in which she most frequently appeared. History of Phoenicia The vine was a favorite symbol of the deity, which seems to have been generally employed to signify the generative or preserving attribute; intoxicating liquors were stimulative, and therefore held to be aphrodisiac. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 On the other hand, plays which treat sex questions as problems for thought instead of as aphrodisiacs will be freely performed. Mrs. Warren's Profession This question of the Censorship reminds me that I have to apologize to those who went to the recent performance of Mrs Warren's Profession expecting to find it what I have just called an aphrodisiac. 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