Food Can Support Desire And Performance When You Know What To Choose #145

Food Can Support Desire And Performance When You Know What To Choose #145

July 21, 2026 · 17 min · Season 3 · Episode 145

About this episode

The episode explores the connection between food, desire, and sexual performance with expert insights on aphrodisiac foods.

The phrase “aphrodisiac foods” can sound like a myth, a gimmick, or a menu cliché, so we wanted to get specific about what actually holds up and what doesn’t. I’m joined by Amy Reily, an award-winning cookbook author and the authority behind Eat Something Sexy, to break down how food, desire, and sexual performance connect through real nutrition, food history, and the psychology of anticipation. We talk about why the FDA standard for proving libido claims is so strict, and why that doesn’t m...

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