Aphrodisiac
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| + | "[W]hilst in many places the effect of [[Ulysses (novel)|''Ulysses'']] on the reader undoubtedly is somewhat [[emetic]], nowhere does it tend to be an [[aphrodisiac]]." --Judge [[John M. Woolsey]] | ||
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| + | Illustration: [[The Birth of Venus (Botticelli)|The Birth of Venus]]'' (detail), a [[1486]] painting by [[Sandro Botticelli]]]] | ||
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| An '''aphrodisiac''' is an agent which increases [[sexual desire]]. The name comes from the [[Greek mythology|Greek goddess]] of sensuality ''[[Aphrodite]]''. | An '''aphrodisiac''' is an agent which increases [[sexual desire]]. The name comes from the [[Greek mythology|Greek goddess]] of sensuality ''[[Aphrodite]]''. | ||
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| Some aphrodisiacs appear to gain their reputation from the principles of [[sympathetic magic]], e.g. oysters, due to their shape. This also explains the trade in the phallic-looking horn of the [[rhinoceros]], which is endangering this animal. Other animal-based aphrodisiacs gain their reputation from the apparent virility or aggressiveness of the animal source — such as [[tiger]] penis — also endangering the species. | Some aphrodisiacs appear to gain their reputation from the principles of [[sympathetic magic]], e.g. oysters, due to their shape. This also explains the trade in the phallic-looking horn of the [[rhinoceros]], which is endangering this animal. Other animal-based aphrodisiacs gain their reputation from the apparent virility or aggressiveness of the animal source — such as [[tiger]] penis — also endangering the species. | ||
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| - | The invention of an Aphrodisiac is the basis of a number of films including ''[[Spanish Fly (1975 film)|Spanish Fly]]'' and ''[[She'll Follow You Anywhere]]''. | + | The invention of an Aphrodisiac is the basis of a number of films including [[Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (film)|''Perfume: The Story of a Murderer'']], ''[[Spanish Fly (1975 film)|Spanish Fly]]'', ''[[She'll Follow You Anywhere]]'' and ''[[Love Potion No. 9 (film)|Love Potion No. 9]]''. The first segment of [[Woody Allen]]'s ''[[Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)]]'' is called "Do Aphrodisiacs Work?", and casts Allen as a [[court jester]] trying to seduce the [[Queen regnant|queen]]. |
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
| * [[Anaphrodisiac]] | * [[Anaphrodisiac]] | ||
| - | * [[Food and sexuality]] | + | * [[Food and sexuality]] |
| + | * [[Icariin]] | ||
| + | * [[Yao Grass]] | ||
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"[W]hilst in many places the effect of Ulysses on the reader undoubtedly is somewhat emetic, nowhere does it tend to be an aphrodisiac." --Judge John M. Woolsey |
Illustration: The Birth of Venus (detail), a 1486 painting by Sandro Botticelli
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An aphrodisiac is an agent which increases sexual desire. The name comes from the Greek goddess of sensuality Aphrodite.
Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. However, from a historical and scientific standpoint, the desired results may be because their users have chosen to believe they will be effective (the placebo effect). Medical science has not substantiated claims that any particular food increases sexual desire or performance.
Some aphrodisiacs appear to gain their reputation from the principles of sympathetic magic, e.g. oysters, due to their shape. This also explains the trade in the phallic-looking horn of the rhinoceros, which is endangering this animal. Other animal-based aphrodisiacs gain their reputation from the apparent virility or aggressiveness of the animal source — such as tiger penis — also endangering the species.
Popular culture
The invention of an Aphrodisiac is the basis of a number of films including Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, Spanish Fly, She'll Follow You Anywhere and Love Potion No. 9. The first segment of Woody Allen's Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask) is called "Do Aphrodisiacs Work?", and casts Allen as a court jester trying to seduce the queen.
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