14 Tips for Turning Your Food Into an Aphrodisiac

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Bivalves aren’t just a fun appetizer to enjoy with a glass of bubbly. The mollusks are said to assist with testosterone production and spermatogenesis because of the zinc found in them. Amino acids and serotonin may also come into play, encouraging a pleasure response in our neural pathway.

If slurping down raw ones with your significant other doesn’t sound appealing, don’t fret. “Dip them in a corneal batter and fry them up, then serve them with a spicy cocktail sauce,” says Kathleen Schaffer, Culinary Innovator and Creative Director at L.A. catering company, Schaffer. “The Capsaicin in cayenne pepper may increase your heart rate and help to put you in the mood.”