The onset of fall brings with it many delights – cooler
temperature, colorful foliage and the oft-mocked diffuse proliferation of all
things pumpkin-spiced. Men may be surprised to learn that the latter can
actually be beneficial to sensual
health.
The connection between the olfactory
system and emotional and psychological states is fairly well established. The
area of the brain in which people process smells is the same area in which
sensual thoughts and desires occur. This is why some scents have aphrodisiacal
powers. Some of the scents in question are rather intuitive – lavender and
musk, for example. But the smell of pumpkin pie holds a lesser-known, and
fairly high, spot on the list of enticing scents.
The
study
In a recent study, 31 male volunteers
wore odorized masks while their manhood blood flow levels were tested. The
study involved 30 scents – 24 individual fragrances and 6 combinations of 2
scents. All participants were first given a non-odorized mask to provide a
baseline manhood blood flow reading.
All aromas tested produced at least some
increase in manhood blood flow, but two out of the top three blood flow
boosters involved pumpkin pie scent: the combination of pumpkin pie and
lavender, resulting in a 40% increase, and the combination of pumpkin pie and
doughnut smells, yielding a 20% increase. The combination of doughnut and black
licorice scents came in second, with a 31.5% increase. Pumpkin pie scent by
itself yielded an 8.5% increase in blood flow.
Incorporate
the smell of fall
Men who want a boost in sensual desire
and firmness function may, therefore, benefit from incorporating the smell of
fall into their sensual lives. This can be done in a number of ways:
- Bake a pie! Whether homemade or
store-bought, throwing a pumpkin pie in the oven can fill the house with a
sensual scent.
- Get some fresh pumpkin doughnuts. Make
use of the combined effects of these powerful aromas.
- Candle up. Light a pumpkin spice
candle to fill the room with deliciousness. Consider lighting a lavender candle
as well, since these two scents showed to be the most powerful tag-team in the
study.
- Spike the coffee. Go for a fancy
pumpkin-spiced latte to bring some excitement to the morning.
- Lavender lotion/soap: Use
lavender-scented body products, and ask one’s partner to as well. This will
keep the sweet scent with a man and partner while they enjoy their pumpkin
treats.
Choose
candles wisely
Not all candles are created equally when
it comes to the ability to boost lovemaking drive. A South Carolina State
University study from 2009 found that petroleum-derived candles, which are
often cheap and artificially scented, emit toxins in the air that can lower
sensual drive. Don’t counteract the sensuality of pumpkin spice with
pollutants; look for candles made of other materials, such as beeswax. Same
goes for lavender and other scents.
Attention
to smell all around
Along with boosting pleasant,
stimulating odors, it is of course a good idea to cut down on offending odors
that may interfere with one’s sensual stimulation. Take out the garbage; wash
the dirty socks; take a shower.
Another common area of unpleasant odor
for men is the male organ. While washing with warm water, and maybe a mild cleanser,
is generally enough to keep strong manhood odor at bay, some men benefit from
extra protection. Using a male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) with vitamin A can be of assistance
here. Vitamin A is a natural bacteria-fighter, and many instances of strong and
unpleasant male organ odor are caused by a buildup of bacteria. While regular
washing is the main step to take, adding in a health crème is a wise
supplementary approach for keeping the manhood’s natural, appealing musk front
and center.
Visit
http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
male organ health issues, tips on improving organ sensitivity and what to do to
maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes
in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous
websites.