Food and sexuality

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Food and sexuality have been linked to various ways throughout history. Foods like chocolate and oysters are said to be aphrodisiacs. In some cultures, testes of animals and other items are consumed to increase sexual potency. Food also provides symbolism, such as the biblical or cherry "forbidden fruit" with associations related to virginity. Food is also used metaphorically in slang terms and sexual poems. Some foods are considered sensual for appearance, texture, and taste. Whipped cream, melted chocolate, jam, strawberries are often dipped in chocolate and peanut butter is sometimes used for intimate intimacy. The relationship between food and sex has also been explored in books and cinemas.

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Art and literature

The relationship between food and sexuality has been explored in various works of art. The 1998 art show, Reflect , the exhibit by Monali Meher explores connections and themes including voyeurism, stereotypes, consumerism, freedom and advertising. The art and food-related art exhibition of 19th and 20th century American artists was one of 16 concept groups at the New York Historical Society event in 1991.

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In sponsorship and anthropology

Sidney Wilfred Mintz's food tasting, tasting of freedom by including an essay that takes "anthropological views on food, including its relationship to power, freedom, and purity." Foods and Genders is also a chapter in Breaking food seduction by Neal D. Barnard, Joanne Stepaniak. and topics covered in Women's conflict about eating and sexuality by Rosalyn M. Meadow and Lillie Weiss.

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Controversy aphrodisiak coklat

Although some foods qualify as aphrodisiacs, and chocolate has been considered an aphrodisiac for years, there is some controversy surrounding whether it is truly an aphrodisiac. A study conducted by Salonia et al. (2006) evaluated the sexual function of women who reported that they ate chocolate every day, and women who reported they did not eat chocolate. This study concludes that once the score is adjusted for age, there is no significant difference in sexual arousal, satisfaction, desire or distress of those who eat chocolate every day and those who do not. This illustrates that consumption of chocolate has no effect on sexual function. Likewise, Shamloul (2010) concludes that there is little scientific evidence to suggest that natural aphrodisiac is an effective method of enhancing sexual desire or performance, nor is it an effective treatment for sexual dysfunction. In contrast, some studies show that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and claims that its chemical components such as phenylethylamine, causing increased pleasure and sex drive and N-acylethanolamines, lead to increased sensitivity and euphoria (Afoids, E. 2008). Other studies have shown it is flavinoids and serotonin found in chocolate that regulate vasoconstriction and dilatation and improve female genital function, and thus sexual function (Shamloul, 2010). Because of these conflicting views, and the lack of scientific evidence available today, it is clear that a definite conclusion can not be drawn on whether chocolate is an aphrodisiac.

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Example in media

9½ Days , Chocolat , Like Water for Chocolate , Eat Drink Man Woman , and Babette's Feast are among those exploring relationships. The movie Tom Jones contains a famous eating scene.

Songs featuring food metaphors for sex include "Les sucettes" (1966), "Le Banana Split" (1979), "Peaches & Creams" (2001) and "Lollipop" (2008). Herb Alpert & amp; the famous Tijuana Brass 1965 album featuring women wrapped in whipped cream.

In the film American Pie, a young adult engages in a simulated relationship with a pie. Carl's Junior's ads have featured Paris Hilton, clad in a lustful fashion, eating one of the company's burger deals.

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Symbolism

Some foods are symbolic or act as metaphors for parts of the body involved in sexual intercourse. Common examples include bananas, zucchini and cucumber as symbols of the phallus. Melons have similar uses and are sometimes used as stand-ins for breasts, as in the Austin Powers movie where they are used to cover a woman's bare chest.

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See also

• Bread dildo
• Nyotaimori
• Erotica
• Food pornography
• Vorarephilia

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References

Source of the article : Wikipedia