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Romance/Love: April 29, 2015 Issue [#6954]

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 This week: Aphrodisiacs
  Edited by: StephBee Author IconMail Icon
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1. About this Newsletter
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3. Letter from the Editor
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One way to bring romance alive is to tap into the five senses. Some may be more challenging to write about than others, so I thought I'd take a look at food and romance – specifically, aphrodisiacs. What are they and do they REALLY work?


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Letter from the editor

We've read about them and we've even tasted them. They're sweet, bitter, gritty, and sour. They're aphrodisiacs. But do they really heighten romance?

As defined, an aphrodisiac is a food or drink that increases sexual desire. But do they really or is it just a fantasy? Is it just a fantasy effect at the mention of oysters or strawberries or does eating them really put you "in the mood?"

Some of the well known aphrodisiacs include oysters, chocolate, strawberries, artichokes, pomegranate, and even whipped cream.

Biologically speaking…

Oysters are high in zinc and zinc controls progesterone levels. This allows oysters to have a positive effect on the libido. Trust me, it's proven to work.

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate spikes dopamine which controls feelings of pleasure.

Strawberries are high in vitamin c which helps the blood flow to every part of the body.

Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that also increase blood flow.

The artichoke's appeal comes from the couple pealing off the leaves and eating it together.

It's just fantasy...

As for whipped cream, there's no evidence it heightens a physical, biological response, but it sure is fun to play with, so I'd venture to say it's not about the taste, but the texture.

You'll find these aphrodisiacs in romance writing are used to heighten the mood and ambience of the scene. Vivid descriptions of red, plump strawberries dripping in sweet juices most certainly help to enhance the sexual tension between a couple.

Challenge: write a 1K flash fiction about an aphrodisiac. I'll award my favorites with a 10K Awardicon.


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Question for you: Can you name a movie where aphrodisiacs were used to heighten the sexual tension of a couple, or signal an intention? Do you think they were used effectively?

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Your Romance/Love Newsletter Editors:

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Here's some feedback from my Newsletter DTD: 1 APR 2015:

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I really enjoyed your newsletter. Love everything about Poetry since I have settled down to lines of rhyme.


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StephBee Author IconMail Icon is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. Her latest book, is "Brady's Lost Blanket," a book for children about a young boy who has lost his blanket. 7 Five Star Amazon Reviews.

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