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A cynocephalus. From the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493).. The characteristic of cynocephaly, or cynocephalus (/ s aɪ n oʊ ˈ s ɛ f ə l i /), having the head of a canid, typically that of a dog or jackal, is a widely attested mythical phenomenon existing in many different forms and contexts.
Aphrodisiac. An aphrodisiac is a substance alleged to increase libido, sexual desire, sexual attraction, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. [1] [2] [3] These substances range from a variety of plants, spices, and foods to synthetic chemicals.
Brachycephaly (derived from the Ancient Greek βραχύς, 'short' and κεφαλή, 'head') is the shape of a skull shorter than average in its species.It is perceived as a cosmetically desirable trait in some domesticated dog and cat breeds, notably the pug and Persian, and can be normal or abnormal in other animal species.
The shape of the bottle is modeled after that of a pregnant mother, a reference to Daminana's supposed aphrodisiac effect. Turnera diffusa, known as damiana, [4] is a shrub native to southern Texas in the United States, [5] Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It belongs to the family Passifloraceae. [2]
It should only contain pages on compounds that are aphrodisiacs and lists of aphrodisiacs. Pages on topics that are not specifically about aphrodisiac compounds, but which are related to aphrodisiacs, should be placed in a different category.
Here’s what experts and science have to say about these well-known food aphrodisiacs — and whether they actually help put people in the mood.
2. Oysters. While the jury is still out on whether oysters are actually an aphrodisiac, they are pretty good for you. The bivalves are high in zinc, which can boost testosterone levels and amp up ...
Whilst a vast number of studies have been conducted to investigate body odour and mating, research is now shifting in particular towards the effect of male scent to female sexual attraction. This is largely due to the effects of the menstrual cycle and hormone contraceptives, which directly affect women's partner preference. Past research has ...