We?ve all heard that oysters and dark chocolate can boost our sex drives. Avocados and asparagus are also said to be effective. But what about less common food items, or items that aren?t really food at all" In ancient Egypt, people would eat wine-soaked lilies as an aphrodisiac, but many of the items on this list don’t sound quite as beautiful as a perfumed flower. Sex is a powerful motivator?but is it motivator enough to eat something like you?d see on Fear Factor"!
1. Snake Venom
You might have heard of people drinking cobra blood?but drinking the venom of a snake" Much more impressive. Needless to say, this route is not for the faint of heart. Whether you want to up your libido, your potency, or the pleasure you?ll derive from sex, various types of venom could be an excellent option. Just like the Spanish fly, snake venom works as an aphrodisiac due to the reaction your body has from the various toxins found in the venom. Another avenue for ingesting this is via “snake wine,” made by placing a snake in rice wine?with other snakes, turtles, or insects?and letting it sit for months until it?s ready to take shots of. 2. Sperm Whale Vomit

Also known as ambergris, this tantalizing treat is basically sperm whale vomit. It looks kind of like a rock, and can weigh more than 100 pounds. Look for it during a beach stroll or while swimming in the ocean. It used to be used for a variety of applications including medicine and as a way to make perfu...