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The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1480s). Credit: Wikimedia.
13 Feb 2023

The Fascinating World of Aphrodisiacs

When most of us think of aphrodisiacs nowadays, we imagine a menu of oysters and chocolate, perfect for Valentine’s Day – even if the odd garlic or fenugreek makes an apparition here and there. In the modern world, aphrodisiacs are meant to stimulate the body and increase sexual pleasure: the word comes from the Greek goddess of love and sex,

The Birth of Venus, by Sandro Botticelli (1480s). Credit: Wikimedia.
13 Feb 2023

The Fascinating World of Aphrodisiacs

When most of us think of aphrodisiacs nowadays, we imagine a menu of oysters and chocolate, perfect for Valentine’s Day – even if the odd garlic or fenugreek makes an apparition here and there. In the modern world, aphrodisiacs are meant to stimulate the body and increase sexual pleasure: the word comes from the Greek goddess of love and sex,

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