Oyster Day: is it really an aphrodisiac?

The oyster also has its own day nowadays. We can certainly have all sorts of opinions about it, but it remains a fact. Whether you love them or not, oysters are attributed quite a few aphrodisiac properties. But, does eating oysters really excite you or not?

Casanova apparently ate the shells for breakfast, as he had a lot to keep up. Yet, oysters don't seem to be as libido-enhancing as some might think. How does the story then spread in the world? Oysters contain zinc, zinc promotes the production of testosterone and testosterone increases the desire for sex in both women and men. Additionally, some amino acids have been found in the shell, which could also have the effect that... But the quantities per oyster are so small that you would need to slurp pools of oysters to really feel an effect.

If you think you ever got a bit more frisky from eating oysters: that can happen. It's probably mainly the association you have with oysters and sex or the slurping that causes excitement.

Well, now we know that too. I'll have one with such finely chopped onion and some vinaigrette, please.