Women aphrodisiacs may or may not be different from those that are meant for men all the time. There are some that are common and others that are not. And then there are others that work better for one gender as compared to another. Women tend to feel a higher level of desire when they consume higher amounts of foods like celery, coriander, thyme, saffron, oregano and Cayenne pepper. The effect of increasing these foods in the diet cannot be felt immediately since it takes a fair number of days for the effects to show positively. There are other foods like ginger, garlic and mustard that are commonly used by women. Fragrances like jasmine, musk and vanilla also add to the sexual desire that women feel as do foods like carrots, bananas and asparagus.

Men aphrodisiacs that are natural include oysters, pine nuts, chocolate, arginine and avocado. Oysters are known to increase sperm count since they are rich in zinc; something that is crucial to sperm production. Pine nuts also work in a similar manner since they are also rich in zinc. Arginine is not a food but an amino acid that is found in foods like nuts, eggs, coconut milk and cheese. It helps in better circulation of blood and therefore increases the flow to the extremes. Any food that helps in releasing serotonin in the brain is also helpful. Chocolates are delicious and make you feel relaxed and full of desire. Avocados also are smooth and creamy and create a relaxed feeling that creates the need for sex.

If you are looking for an aphrodisiac men specific ones are the way to go. There is also another one that is known to help a lot. Yohimbine, an herb that is made from the bark of tree with the same name has been used widely in the African continent.

The aphrodisiacs that have been mentioned above are foods that increase sexual desire. Natural foods that enhance the desire for sex can be taken without the recommendation of a doctor.

It is interesting to note that many foods that are considered to increase sexual desires are shaped like the human genitalia. This is something that has been known for years. Bananas, carrots and asparagus are considered to be good at increasing male and female desires equally making them men and women aphrodisiacs.