Scent is delivered through an immediate route directly to the brain. When we smell, our bodies immediately respond to enhance our moods and invite sexual intimacy into our lives.
Aphrodisiacs work on the pleasure center of the brain, the same part that releases norepinephrine and dopamine that tells the body what feels good and pleasurable.
Expressing our sexuality and sensuality is intrinsic to our very nature. Sex is a powerful way to deepen a relationship by connecting emotionally with another person. Sex is such a fundamental part of life that the ancient Greeks worshiped Aphrodite, the goddess of love, sex and beauty. In fact, today her essence is alive in the word aphrodisiac.
Regular sex is great for your health. Not only does it count as cardiovascular exercise, but sex can also boost immunity, mood, and is an excellent stress buster.
Euphoric essential oils (such as beautiful jasmine and rose) naturally boost libido. Through relaxation of the muscles, tension reduction, and an increase in circulation, the body welcomes in pleasure. Aphrodisiac aromatherapy often replicates the scents of our erogenous zones and natural smells. When we use natural essential oils on the body, they enhance our natural scent. This increases innate sexual desire and excitement.
Keep reading to learn about the top 5 sensual essential oils to help you get in the mood!
Rose
The oil of love. This sweet, heady, romantic precious oil relieves the mind and soothes the heart.
Ylang Ylang
This aphrodisiac boosts mood, alleviates anxiety, and increases sexual desire.
Patchouli
This earthy grounding oil is rooted in euphoria and fearless sexuality. It lessens anxieties and stimulates pleasure. Patchouli's musky and spicy sensual scent pairs well with a variety of oils.
Jasmine
Jasmine is an aphrodisiac often worn as a fragrance. Jasmine increases relaxation, an essential for sexual endeavors. Simply pat a drop on the wrists and on the neck to make your admirer fall in love.
Cardamom
This warming and stimulating essential oil sets the mood for love. Cardamom's sweet and spicy euphoric aroma relieves mental fatigue, and increases sensuality. Awaken your sensual side.
Helpful Tips
Start the night by setting the mood in your living space or in the bedroom with a portable diffuser. Choose one oil or create your own blend that will help you relax, de-stress and create a desire for intimacy.
Create a massage oil by choosing one oil or a blend and diluting it with a carrier oil such as Jojoba oil for topical use. Liberally apply it to each other - externally only. When you’ve created a massage blend of essential oils for your sex drive, they’ll work on your bedroom antics for sure, but they’ll also offer other benefits like softer skin, better sleep, reduced stress and more!
Sensual massage using aphrodisiac essential oils is aimed at stimulating the libido and arousing you and your partner.
Don’t stop at one of these methods. Make use of both! You’ll be doubling up on what your nose can do to get you in the right mood. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin which you’ll be covering with a mood-setting massage, and via our noses, which your diffuser will take care of.