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Spanish Fly – Legendary and Dangerous Aphrodisiac

Cantharadis beetle used for Spanish Fly Aphrodisiac

    First of all, Spanish Fly isn’t from a fly. This so-called aphrodisiac is made by drying and grinding up beetles…


    Second: Most of what is sold as Spanish Fly does not contain any beetle parts. Lot’s of advertising hype is out there trying to cash in on the repuation of this insect and the ignorance of the public. Third: Real Spanish Fly is toxic, and doesn’t do much for the libido.

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Of Ants and Aphrodisiacs

    You may have read about the riots in China – millions of investors lost big money to a company that had a plan to produce aphrodisiacs from ants. From all indications, this was a scam designed to fleece people of their hard earned Yuan. But there is a tradition of using ants as aphrodisiacs, and some science to suggest how it might actually have a real effect.

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Saffron Update – Crocin

    A new study on the aphrodisiac properties of saffron indicates that the chemical crocin is responsible for the libido-boosting power of this spice.


    Previous research showed that saffron could increase sexual behaviors in lab studies, although the exact chemical responsible was not known (and safranal was suspected). This study provides good evidence that the yellow carotenoid pigment crocin is the enhancing substance.

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Daytona Biketoberfest Gallery 2

Biketoberfest Gallery Image

    Another gallery of pictures from Daytona’s Biketoberfest 2007.

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