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Sex tips, aphrodisiacs and the science of desire
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0116 guidesAphrodisiacsHerbs, foods and old love potions, and which ones really turn you on.Explore aphrodisiacs
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0214 guidesSexual healthHarder erections, a higher sex drive and safer sex, explained without judgement.Explore sexual health
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037 guidesPositionsLazy, romantic or wild positions, step by step, with tips to make them better.Explore positions
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045 guidesPleasureForeplay, sensual massage, toys and timing for slower, hotter sex.Explore pleasure
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058 guidesRelationshipsKeep the spark alive, talk dirty and build trust that makes sex better.Explore relationships
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069 guidesResearchWhat the science really says, the myths to drop and 5,000 years of history.Explore research
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Do aphrodisiacs really work?
We checked the studies so you do not have to. Here is how the most searched love boosters really score.
- Promising Maca root The claim: Lifts desire in men and women Several small trials found more desire after 6 to 12 weeks, without changing hormones. Read the evidence
- Promising Ginseng The claim: Firmer, more confident erections Red ginseng beat placebo for mild erection trouble in a number of small studies. Read the evidence
- Some evidence Saffron The claim: Better arousal and wetness Small trials, mostly in people whose antidepressants had dulled desire, look encouraging. Read the evidence
- Some evidence Ashwagandha The claim: More stamina, less stress It may lower stress and nudge testosterone, which can make it easier to get in the mood. Read the evidence
- Mostly myth Oysters The claim: Instant lust after half a dozen Great zinc and a sexy ritual, but no proof they switch on desire by themselves. Read the evidence
- Dangerous Spanish fly The claim: Drives anyone wild Real Spanish fly is a beetle poison that burns the body. Never use it. Read the evidence
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Mood 01
Lazy and cosy
Tired, warm and still wanting each other?
Stay horizontal, skip the gymnastics and let it be slow, sleepy and close.
- Keep the lights low and the blanket on
- Go slow and let the rhythm rock you both
- Hands stay free, so use them
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Mood 02
Slow and romantic
Want to feel every second of it?
Face to face, lots of kissing and the kind of eye contact that makes your stomach flip.
- Breathe together and match the pace
- Pause, kiss, then start again
- Say what feels good out loud
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Quick answers
The questions you secretly google
Short, straight answers to what people ask us most. Every guide on the site goes much deeper.
See all FAQsNo herb works like a pill, but maca root, Korean red ginseng and saffron have the best human studies. Give them six to twelve weeks, and remember that sleep, low stress and a partner who takes their time beat any supplement.
Sleep properly, cut back on alcohol, move your body and make time for slow touch with no pressure to perform. If your libido dropped suddenly, check your medicines and hormones with a doctor.
Positions where she controls the speed and there is steady contact with the clitoris work best, like cowgirl or missionary with a grinding motion. Adding a hand or a toy makes it even easier.
As long as it feels good, but most women need at least 15 to 20 minutes to be fully aroused. Kissing, touching and teasing all count, and it often starts hours before you get to bed.
Not directly. Oysters are packed with zinc, which your body needs for testosterone, but their real power is the ritual: slow, sensual and a little daring.
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