Fact or Myth: Is Chocolate an Aphrodisiac?

Fact or Myth: Is Chocolate an Aphrodisiac?

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Fact or Myth: Is Chocolate an Aphrodisiac?


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It’s been said that the way to most women’s hearts is through a heart-shaped box of chocolates, but is it because chocolate is an aphrodisiac?
 
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The answer varies. It's true that when the ladies eat chocolate it makes them feel excited, and in a "euphoric" state of mind. However, I find that saying chocolate is preferred to sexual intimacy is a little off-track. I find that when women are in a satisfying relationship with a man that treats them well they are open to sexual intimacy over chocolate, but in a world where we got men who don't want to be the "pant-wearers" and where women have no choice but to lead they get the release of al the built up stress and tention from chocolate, or smoking. So in conclusion, Men, step up, give your lady that back rub, and let her melt and be her "ultimate-escape"
 
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197HaleyM. is offline 197HaleyM. Post #3  May 1,2007, 7:09pm
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I never leave comments on these things, but i think Joshua C.'s response deserves it! haha I need to meet a man like YOU! The shortest relationship I've ever been in is 2 years, and not once have i found a man who will give a damn back rub!

As far as the chocolate bein an aphrodisiac thing, I'd say, sure! Why the hell not?! In my opinion, anything that causes extreme pleasure can be an aphrodisiac! Eating chocolate, riding fast on a motocycle, a great back rub, buying something really exciting..... any of that!!
Men, think extreme pleasure!! Make her feel good!! It can do nothing but help!
 
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238Paula is offline 238Paula Post #4  May 1,2007, 8:11pm
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Long live King Joshua C.! Your advice to men is exactly right. Thank you, kind sir.
 
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249karip is offline 249karip Post #5  May 1,2007, 8:24pm
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Yes Joshua C!
Men need to be the ones to wear the pants! A guy friend of mine and I were talking and he too thought that the guys have given up. I made the comment that is why women are moving more into control. I don't want to be stepped on, but I do want a man that is in control and not me be the leader. I want a man that would say I have a sitter, lets got to the movies. Or it is now time to get the kids ready for church and then helps to do it. I stayed at home with 5 kids for the last 7 years. My ex worked from 6am to 8 pm. I woke at the same time as he did, got up in the middle of the night 2-4 times because of the varied ages of the kids. When he got home there were still chores to be done. I was exausted. The most romantic thing that I could of had happen is that we would of finished the dishes and picked up the toys together and then had time for "fun".
Chocolate is nice but a helping hand is better. I worked hard, He worked hard. Now he is single with no kids and I am single with 5 kids. I still work hard. I long for that man that wants to wear the pants. Take charge and all that stuff. Kids need a good leader. Men are so into sports and learn how to be team players through that. Why is it that I hear the same problems from my friends, My husband works all day and comes home and wants me to wait on him hand and foot and still expects me to "play" when I am mentally, physically, and spiritually exausted.
Personally I think that there are tons of nice guys out there. I think that women want bad boys because they like the risk and thrill that goes with it. What they really want is the reformed bad boy. Those "nice guys" girls tend to think are weak and weird. Wake up girls. Bad boys are just that. Where can a girl find a guy that will wear the pants and also give a back rub?
 
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Chocolate is good but how about after a really good massage, I enjoy giving massages that the after effects last for days. And chocolate sounds like a good finishing touch, say while soaking in a tub after the massage.
 
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Hay Haley, If your man won't give you a back rub you are with the wrong dude, My sweetheart goes to sleep every nite with a back rub. Run him off and find a real man that loves ya.
 
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287Jewels is offline 287Jewels Post #8  May 1,2007, 9:45pm
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Ahhhhh, the blessing of chocolate for the celibate. Until I am back in a married relationship, I will remain celibate and I will likely continue to eat chocolate.

I will likely continue to eat chocolate even after I tie the knot. Not INSTEAD of sex, no, no; I can hardly wait. My reason is that my doctor said that a little bit of dark chocolate is good for my heart and my circulation. Moderation is the key.

Oh, and Kudos to you, Joshua!
 
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Well doctor i am single and 59 and can attest to chocolate. My health has even improved. So maybe in a well-rounded life chocolate would make for a good prescription in the future of medicine. Fish and oysters work the same as chocolate. Perhaps the cappuccino is going to have to be a daily thing for me(maybe it also has chocolate in it i don't know but this is ridiculous i don't even want regular coffee anymore. Think i will go have hot chocolate. To top it all off i am supposed to be allergic to chocolate but have had no headaches from eating it or drinking it. I have gone chocolate crazy!
 
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318Karen is offline 318Karen Post #10  May 1,2007, 10:26pm
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Really I generally prefer intimacy to chocolate, especially when I feel we have a close bond, and especially when we are able to maintain a close bond over time. Part of that has to do with if a man listens. I also like chocolate sometimes, but I can't spend the day with chocolate. Chocolate cannot make me laugh, or hold me, or call me on the phone.

I don't think chocolate has ever cheated on me, but then you never know...

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