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Can you spot an edible aphrodisiac?

Nutrition & Supplements

I've heard that the oyster is an aphrodisiac -- you know, an agent that arouses sexual desire. But Women's Health tells me it really isn't -- unless your man is able to down 50 of them all at one time. Then, it might just increase his libido. What about a banana? I've certainly never heard that this fruit can do the trick. But WH says it can. It's not just the shape that is suggestive, though. Eating this healthy fruit can give your sex life a boost with its powerful potassium and B vitamins -- both are nutrients essential to sexual hormone production.

What about red wine, chocolate, cinnamon, chili peppers, pomegranate, and asparagus? I'm not telling. But I will send you over to this quiz where you can test your sexy smarts on these foods and more. As it turns out, I'm not so fit when it comes to spotting sensual foods. Maybe you'll do better. Let us know.

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Smoking may reduce sexual arousal

HealthWatch, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Men's Health

Hey, guys. Thinking about quitting? C'mon, you know what I'm talking about, don't play dumb. But it's not easy, right? Nothing that matters ever is. Platitudes aside, there must be something that can motivate you to finally put it out for good, right? I mean, if death statistics aren't strong enough scare tactics, I don't know what is. Oh wait ... wait, wait, wait ... maybe there is something that might make you think twice about lighting up. Yeah, this might do the trick.

You smoke, you become less of a man. Instantly. By now I'm sure you've heard that there exists a potential link between smoking and erectile dysfunction. But did you know that even a single dose of nicotine can impair sexual function? Yup, that's right, a single dose.

In a study conducted at the University of Texas, researchers broke their male volunteers into two groups: Nicorette and placebo. The first group, as you probably figured, was given Nicorette gum. The second group, as you also probably figured, were given a placebo. Forty minutes later, the researchers had all of the men watch a pornographic movie. Then -- and this is where things get a little weird, but I suppose it's all in the name of science -- the scientists wired electrodes to each volunteer's penis, allowing them to measure erectile response. Based on the results, the researchers concluded that nicotine had caused a 23 percent decrease in erectile response and sexual arousal.

Now is it time to finally stop smoking?

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