Aphrodisiac Foods for Women

Aphrodisiacs, named for Aphrodite, goddess of love, are thought not just to pump up the libido but also to make sex more pleasurable. But forget Spanish fly (made from mashed, dried beetles) and stick with tried-and-true foods and herbs that are delicious, organic, and easily obtainable at the health food store.

If a woman is the target of your attention, try these ingredients:

Almond
Angelica
Artichokes
Avocado
Basil
Cardamom
Chocolate
Damiana
Ginger
Licorice
Papaya
Saffron
Soy
Truffles