Nature's aphrodisiacs
By: by Nancy L. Nickell.
Publisher: The Crossing Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Freedom, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
Subjects: Aphrodisiacs.; Naturopathy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-180) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1-Legendary Aphrodisiacs,; title: Fact or Fiction? 7; title: The Truth Behind the Fiction 10; title: Strictly Superstition 11; title: From Superstition to Science 11 Chapter 2-Aphrodisiacs and the Stages; title: of Sexual Response 13 Chapter 3-Herbs as Aphrodisiacs 19; title: Herbs Taken Prior to Lovemaking for Physical Effects 22; title: Herbs Taken Prior to Lovemakingfor Emotional Effects27; title: Herbs Taken Regularly for Long-Term Sexual Vigor 33; title: Using Herbs Effectively and Safely 47; title: Herbal Preparation 47; title: How to Obtain Herbs Safely 50; title: Should You Grow Your Own? 50; title: Herbs That May Cause Problems 51; title: Dangerous Herbal Aphrodisiacs51 Chapter 4-Pheromones as Aphrodisiacs 55; title: Discovery of Pheromones 58; title: How Pheromones Work 60; title: Using Pheromones to Enhance Sex 64 Chapter 5-Aromas as Aphrodisiacs 69; title: Why Aromas Arouse Us 71; title: Josephine 's Revenge! 72; title: Aromatherapy72; title: Erotic Scents to Stimulate the Body 73; title: Chapter 6-Food as Aphrodisiacs 85; title: Nutrients Taken Prior to Lovemaking 87; title: Nutrients Taken Regularly for Long-Term Sexual Vigor 94 Chapter 7-Neurotransmitters as Aphrodisiacs 105; title: How the Brain Influences Sex107; title: The Power of Neurotransmitters 108; title: Dopamine 109; title: Serotonin .116; title: Serotonin 116; title: Norepinephrine124; title: Endorphins127 Chapter 8-Hormones as Aphrodisiacs 131; title: The Power of Hormones133; title: Hormones and the Human Sex Drive 136; title: Testosterone 139; title: DHEA 147; title: Estrogen 150; title: Progesterone155; title: Options for Enhancing the Sex Drive After; title: Menopause or Hormonal Decline 156 Chapter 9-Products That Inhibit Sex or Are 165; title: Worthless as Aphrodisiacs; title: Prescription Drugs 167; title: Street Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco 168; title: Worthless Products Marketed as "Aphrodisiacs" 172 Afterword173; title: Resource List 175; title: Laboratories 175; title: Health Practitioners and Associations 175; title: Further Reading 176; title: Index181.