By Cyda Gwae'nóna
In a time where it is considered easier to make your way to an Alchemists Lab, or the nearest Cathedral or Temple to cure an illness, often the simplest tried and true methods of tending common ailments have been all but forgotten. In this and the following articles I will be writing to share with those who would lend an ear, or at least wish to save a little gold, how to use the most common treatments with the highest efficiency and best outcomes. Today, however, I do not plan on writing about headaches, or stomach-churning cures, but rather, in honor of this Month, I write about making love. Or rather, natural aphrodisiacs to help stir the senses and libido of both partners.
Sometimes, people need a bit of help setting the mood, the first step, is to ply your mate with a meal. Take it slow, and make certain you are in a place you will not be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the world. Turn off any communication devices, or magical items that will most certainly chime in during the most inopportune moments, use low smoke-emitting candles (Filling the air with black smoke is never a romantic thing. Vanilla scented candles are especially nice, if one’s mate is not allergic to it. Take time to feed your mate, slowly. Speak with one another, take time to gaze into his or her eyes, touch hands... lingering caresses are a must! After all, if one is not attracted to their mate, no amount of libido stimulating foods will help bring the desired result. This being said good hygiene is a must. Not only is it a necessary thing for ones own health... but rarely will a person’s mate desire to have any sort of sexual relation with one who has rotting teeth, stains on their clothes, or fungus covered feet (Except of course in the case of Forest Trolls... who are covered head to toe in moss. However as the reader base of this publication are not of that race, please... wash yourself!) It is difficult to get past a person’s appearance and scent, no matter how perfectly the mood is set!
The food one selects must never be something coarse and crunchy, there is nothing attractive about loud crunching sounds, nor do such textures and sounds encourage the sensual feeling one wishes to share with their mate. Mildly spiced lamb, potatoes with a hint of garlic (one of many libido stimulating foods), oysters (proven to stimulate a man’s sexual organ and vitality). Truffles and figs, chocolates, bananas and strawberries are also amazing stimulants, though they are meant for both sexes. Finally, while alcohol is rarely a wise thing to imbibe while setting the mood, Champagnes or sweet, mild fruit wines, if taken in small portions are nice accents to a meal.
Lastly, when getting started, shower attention on your mate. A selfish or greedy partner will never give their mate the satisfaction they crave, which in the end will only turn them away from desiring physical relations. Take the time to touch one another, moving from the least sensitive areas, such as the hands and arms, to the erotic zones, such as the earlobes, neck, breasts and sexual organs. Carefully watch your mate’s reactions, take the time to see what pleases them and what does not. Kiss often, as it stimulates the body naturally for what is to come... from there, do what comes naturally for every being, man or animal.
In closing, take your time, pay attention to your mate and your own needs. Do what feels right and enjoy yourself. May each every one of you enjoy the festivities of this month, and all that it entails and suggests!
