Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen - Scott Cunningham 1990

Sex
Magical food diets

This is the one type of food magic that is well known to the public—aphrodisiac foods! When eaten, these mystical, magical wonders are supposed to turn the most civilized of us into frothing, arousing animals.

As far back as the first civilizations, humans have used food to spark their sex lives. Both delicious and (to us) revolting foods of all kinds have been eaten with this hope. Some foods popularly thought to stimulate sexual desire are oysters, caviar, and champagne—perhaps the most famous of such foods. Some swear by celery soup; others use herbs such as saw palmetto and damiana. In Asia, the prosaic ginseng root, as well as more profound ingredients such as rhinoceros horns, are considered aphrodisiacs.^*****

The love potions of the past weren’t designed to turn a person’s head—they were used to heat the loins. Many of these foods are still used for this purpose—with the attendant dangers of infringing on the free will of others.

All of the foods mentioned in this chapter, if prepared and eaten with visualization, can create or increase sexual desire. Serving them to unsuspecting friends simply to get into bed with them would be an exercise in futility, for the diner must be prepared to accept the energies before they’ll have any effect.

Instead, eat these foods to increase your own sexual appetite. This is especially beneficial if you’re involved in a relationship that has lost some of its fire. Serve them to your loved one if you must, but only with the honest statement of the food’s legendary ablities (visualizations shouldn’t, um, be any problem here).

If you’re experiencing difficulties engaging in or enjoying sexual contact, see a qualified professional. Foods have only so much power. They can be of help in overcoming some problems, but serious problems should be treated by a psychologist, a sex therapist, a gynecologist, or some other specialist.

Herbs and Spices

Add small amounts to food. Touch with your index finger and visualize before using.

Vegetables

Lightly cook, stir-fry, or steam these vegetables. Serve hot or warm for the best results. In this one particular diet, it’s better not to eat these foods raw.

Fruits

Blackberry

Fig

Mango

To gain the most potency from these fruits, warm them.

Nuts and Grains

Barley

Sesame

Rice

Beverages

Apricot brandy

Chartreuse

Cognac

Plum wine

Rum

A small quantity (one glass) of any alcoholic beverage acts as an aphrodisiac. Too much kills the desire and, in men, can actually prevent the ability to engage in sex.

Other Sex Foods

Especially for Women

Fig

Oyster

Mango

These foods are traditionally thought to have more potent effects on women.

Especially for Men

These foods are traditionally thought to have a more potent effect on men.

Burn a red candle in the kitchen while cooking and preparing sex foods. Cook and prepare with the proper visualization. Cut foods into round and oblong pieces.

—rice with sugar and cinnamon

—stir-fried foods

Recipes

Sex Coffee

1⁄2 cup cold water

1 teaspoon decorticated (shelled) cardamom seeds

11⁄2 cups hot, freshly brewed, double-strength coffee

While touching the cardamom seeds, strongly visualize your need. Place the cold water and the cardamom seeds in a sauce pan. Bring to a full boil; boil for 2 minutes. Strain liquid through a coffee filter. Pour into fresh, hot coffee, and stir. This recipe serves 2 small portions, so share it with a friend.

Note: Recent research seems to indicate that the consumption of coffee increases our interest in sex.

Mango Upside-Down Sex Cake

2 cups ripe mangos, sliced

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon butter

1⁄3 cup brown sugar

1⁄4 cup shortening

3⁄4 cup sugar

1 egg

1⁄2 cup milk

11⁄2 cups flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

As you slice the mangos, visualize yourself enjoying sexual activity. Place the sliced mangos in a bowl; pour lemon juice over them, toss and let stand for 15 minutes. Melt the butter in an 8-inch pan or casserole. Add the brown sugar; cover with a layer of the mango slices. In a bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg. Sifting the dry ingredients, add alternately with the milk. Pour the batter over the mangos. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Let cool slightly, and then invert the pan over a plate.