Late last month, I was having a really bad week. My hubby was incredibly sweet. He bought me some flowers to cheer me up and he also bought me…. dark chocolate with caramel in the center. Ghirardelli chocolate to be exact. I love dark chocolate. I love caramel. I love Ghirardelli. But the bigger thing….dark chocolate is my aphrodisiac.
I cannot explain what dark chocolate does to me. I become much more receptive to his kisses. I become much more interested in his advances. Sex is so much better. Is it a placebo? Or is it for real?
I recently went searching online to see what it is about this dark chocolate that really turns me on (besides the fact that it is chocolate) It seems as though ingredients in making chocolate increase serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters that increases feelings of pleasure while numbing pain. Theobromine raises the heart rate while dilating blood vessels. It has a mood elevating effect. Phenethylamine stimulates the central nervous system and surges into the brain during orgasm. This is produced naturally in your body when you are feeling in love. Chocolate also has a melting point that is very close to our body’s natural temperature and it melts in your mouth very easily. That in itself is a stimulating experience! Dark chocolate might also produce a raised level of testosterone in some women, too.
With all of this in mind, my hubby is thrilled that I am doing this article. He’s also been on the prowl for new forms of chocolate for his lady….to the point he has my son asking, “Dad. why are you buying so much chocolate for Mom?” to which he replies, “Son, I have my reasons……” 😉
Christian Nymphos 