Are Oysters Really an Aphrodisiac?
April 3, 2008
Last year I had a ’sexual’ awakening of sorts. I tried oysters again.
For years I avoided them. The look, the smell, the effort of opening them put them off my radar screen. Not interested. Then, I thought let’s try something new. I might like them.
So I started with two. Kinda slimy but also refreshing. Next time, six. Then, eight. Then I proudly ordered and devoured 12 and an obsession was born.
Now, whenever I need a treat I think about going to my favorite oyster place in Boston. Why? Because oyster-mongering is NOT an inexpensive hobby. Those baby boys- Island Creek, PEIs- go for about 2 dollars a pop! At my secret spot I can enjoy them for the bargain price of $1! I love them drizzled with lemon juice with a mix of cocktail sauce and horseradish slathered on top. YUM!!
We’re going to New Orleans for the jazz festival at the end of the month. Know what I’m craving…oysters! ( I’ll be talking more about the trip for sure. We found a great B&B. The lineup is killer and the food- good lord!) Of course, swubby isn’t into those little gems, but he is waiting, patiently, for the ‘aphrodisiac effort’ to kick in.
However in all this time, and it’s been over a year, I haven’t felt the urge to, uh, get busy after eating a dozen or so. Certainly, the decadence of eating oysters is sexy but I missed the’ viagra effect’. Am I doing something wrong? I kinda think it’s a placebo kinda thing: it works because you believe it works. Personally, I’m happy to get all those good vitamins and the omega 3, but I’m open to new feedback…
Do oysters put you in the mood?
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