Food porn: 14 aphrodisiacs to spice up your sex life

Aphrodisiacs are known to play a very important role in sparking up sex lives. Some are known to increase fertility and vigour, while some triggers the production of sex hormones in the body. Estrogen, testosterone, pheromone, endorphins, zinc, antioxidants, melatonin and other antioxidants, to name a few, are what the sex drive requires to be up and functioning. And a number of organically available produce come packed with these. While depending on Viagra and other forms of aphrodisiacs has its results, what better than natural ones! Here is a list of 14 natural aphrodisiacs that keep the spark alive in your relationship. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Red chilli peppers stimulate endorphins, also known as the brain's feel-good chemicals that makes you sweat and increases the heart rate — exactly how you feel when you are aroused. In addition, the colour of the peppers is red, the official colour of love. Bite into one already! (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Rose is a natural aphrodisiac and is known to be one of the best. Roses were known to be used in love potions and their petals are still consumed for the expected results. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Strawberries have been known to be used extensively in the bedroom, as evident from pop-culture cinema and literature. Their tiny seeds symbolise seeds of fertility. The fruit contains folic acid and Vitamin C, known to increase the sperm count in men. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Honey contains boron, which stimulates the production of estrogen and testosterone — the female and male sex hormones respectively, and provides a natural energy boost. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Cherries stimulate pheromone production and have high amounts of melatonin, an antioxidant. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

In addition to the act of eating chocolate that can get things going for you, the chocolate contains a neurochemical called phenylethalamine that stimulates happy feelings like arousal and falling in love. Hence. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Coffee contains antioxidants and the caffeine is known to be a stimulant, increases heart rate and stimulate blood flow. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Oysters contain zinc, an aphrodisiac in itself, and amino acids, which are known to trigger the production of sex hormones in the system. More reasons to love seafood now! (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Avocado contains high amounts of Vitamin E, thus playing an important role in maintaining youthful vigour and vitality. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Bananas contain bromelain, an enzyme that stimulates hormone production in the body, which in addition to its phallic shape makes it an aphrodisiac. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

The figs are full of antioxidants, flavonoids, fibre and potassium. DH Lawrence has infamously dedicated an entire poem titled 'Figs' to its sensual value. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Olive oil comes packed with antioxidants and contains polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are vital in the production of sex hormones and is, hence, known to improve virility in men. (Source: Thinkstock Images)

Pomegranate is known to cure erectile dysfunction and is a trajectory of antioxidants. (Source: Thinkstock Images)