Understanding Aphrodisiacs: Definition, History, and Cultural Signific ...

What are Aphrodisiacs: Definition, History and Culture Aphrodisiacs have been fascinating humans for thousands of years, tantalising lovers with the promise of increased sexual desire and pleasure. These herbs, spices, foods and drugs get their name from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodisiacs hav

Sex and drugs — Aphrodite's legacy - Cell Press

Drugs have been used for the enhancement of sexual activity and desire throughout recorded history. The dictionary definition of an aphrodisiac: 'a drug etc. reputed to induce venereal desire' can be enlarged to include the drugs used to restore or improve sexual performance as well as those employed recreationally for increasing sexual pleasure. There seems to be no limit to the credulity ...

Guaraná's Journey from Regional Tonic to Aphrodisiac and Global Energy ...

In Sateré-Maué culture, only women prepare guaraná for drinking, whereas among non-indigenous folk, both men and women grate the cylinders. For more formal occasions, the Sateré-Maué use a small, hour glass-shaped stand (patuai), fashioned from forest vines, to support the calabash bowl when grating guaraná. The host and guests then pass ...