It can be a food, drink, scent, drug or anything that works to provoke sexual arousal. Aphrodisiacs are common in every culture and belief in their power dates back centuries. Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty. The Oyster has a reputation in many cultures as an Aphrodisiac. Some people believe that oysters are stimulating because they resemble female genitalia, or because their aroma has a pungency reminiscent of some sexual activities.
Oysters are high in zinc, a necessary building block for testosterone.
And they are a high protein food that won't weigh you down if you are looking forward to an evening of romantic activity. It is purported that the great lover, Casanova, ate oysters each morning for breakfast. Aphrodite was born from the sea, so many types of seafood have reputations as aphrodisiacs. Rhinoceros horn has been highly prized as an aphrodisiac for years. Because rhino horns have the same shape as an erect penis, they are a symbol of sexual power in many cultures.