And let’s face it - dating can be stressful.
I’m here to help you make pre-date feel luxurious by encouraging you to indulge in the luscious sips I’ve selected.
Aphrodisiacs are super fun.
And delicious.
And sexy.
Dive in!
Chili Lime Mango Margaritas
Sexy ingredient: Chili
Effects: Relieves anxiety symptoms
How: Goodbye butterflies! Releases the chemicals endorphins (relief of pain) + dopamine (reward + pleasure) in the brain which can trigger euphoria similar to a runner’s high
Fresh Mint and Ginger Lemonade
Sexy ingredient: Ginger
Effects: Plumping of the lips. Increases libido.
How: Improves blood flow and circulation naturally. Antioxidants to help you feel and look your best.
Iced Hot Chocolate (with Rose Petals - optional)
Sexy ingredient: Chocolate
Effects: heart opening. Energising.
How: two chemicals it contains - tryptophan, a building block of serotonin, a brain chemical involved in sexual arousal. And phenylethylamine, a stimulant released in the brain when people fall in love.
For extra romance add a sprinkling of rose petals to your glass. Mmmmm…Thanks to Meredith at Food at Heart for this gorgeous suggestion.
Soft truth:
The amounts of the sexy substances in these summery drinks are likely too small to have any actual measurable effect on desire according to science.
But I know that filling yourself with pleasure is the best way to counter nerves and bring sense of ease and joy to you that will transform how you date.
So if a placebo brings pleasure. I’m in.