Looking for ways to spice up the bedroom? Well there's no better way to do it than changing the atmosphere. Besides changing the atmosphere with dimmed lights, you can do so with aromatherapy. You can use theses certain essential oils in a diffuser, burning from a candle or apply some to your body before you slip between the sheets.
Aphrodisiacs are a substance that heightens sexual arousal, sex drive and can enhance pleasure (Sumalatha, Saravana & Lakshmi, 2010). A study done by Sumalatha, Saravana & Lakshmi (2010) used aphrodisiacs as a way to target Erectile dysfunction in their research study. They found that aphrodisiacs can be used to improve the sexual behaviour and performance of an individual.
Natural aphrodisiacs can be ingest through the mouth but also the nose. Certain essential oils can boost libido for a more enhanced sex life. See this detailed list below for oils you can use to make bedroom time more fun.
1) Jasmine - Natural Arousal
There is just something about Jasmine that really makes you feel sexy. It is proven that Jasmine provides one with more alertness and arousal by stimulating the automatic nervous system. When the automatic nervous system is stimulated it enhances your sensory experience, like your heart rate, and blood flow; just wow what a rush. No wonder it has been nicknamed "Queen of The Night."
2) Ylang Ylang - A powerhouse
The most widely used essential oil as a natural aphrodisiac is ylang ylang. It has a gentle, sweet but yet soft scent. Even though it is a flower it does not give off an overpowering scent. This makes it even more seductive because you'll never know what hit you. It's a scent that is appealing to almost everyone and helps you connect deeper with a lover. It increase the sex drive of all people.
3) Rose - Oh so Romantic
When you think about love and romance, most peoples minds think about roses. Roses are a natural aphrodisiac because it is known as the scent which correlates with love. It soothes you and helps you calm down. It will definitely help soothe that (sexual) tension. Studies have found that rose oil also helps with male sperm production.
4) Lavender oil - In the Mood
A study conducted by Köse, Sarsılmaz, Meydan, Sönmez, Kuş & Kavaklı (2011) found that participants who inhaled lavender oil, had an increase in sperm and testosterone levels.Lavender is widely known to be great for stress but it's also great for sex and libido. It is proven that using lavender as aromatherapy for improved sexual function works. Lavender is also really great for women who experience low sexual arousal and libido.
*Important tip: All essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil before using it on the skin. Also, always patch test with the oil on your arm before using to test your sensitivity.*
Now go have fun but be safe !
love,
Nirvana Notes
Resources
Köse, E., Sarsılmaz, M., Meydan, S., Sönmez, M., Kuş, İ., & Kavaklı, A. S. (2011). The effect of lavender oil on serum testosterone levels and epididymal sperm characteristics of formaldehyde treated male rats.
Sumalatha, K., Saravana Kumar, A., & Mohana Lakshmi, S. (2010). Review on natural aphrodisiac potentials to treat sexual dysfunction.
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