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Top 10 Aphrodisiacs
Jacky Hayward | Chef's Blade
Chocolate

Chocolate makes us happy. It contains theobromine, a stimulating alkaloid similar to caffeine, and helps the brain produce serotonin. Chocolate, however, doesn’t actually increase sexual desire — it simply mimics a lot of the same feelings that come with sex. Still, it’s delicious. Chef’s Blade tip: Our favorite chocolate is flavored with bacon.