An Aphrodisiac Series: Sexual Benefits of Watermelon

Fude x Erika Lust presents: An Aphrodisiac Series, a five-part video series available exclusively on Lust Zine. This series was created with the intention of providing comprehensive information on how plant based foods can be used as a tool to heal and become one with your body, specifically on how an aphrodisiac can be used as a tool to connect to your own divinity within relationships.

In this first episode, vegan chef and artist Charlie Ann Max shows us the power of watermelon in igniting our lust. Featuring Jake Dupont, Charlie takes you through making a creamy watermelon salad.

Is watermelon an aphrodisiac?

Watermelon has 5000 years of recorded history of human use, making it one of the oldest seeds found in S.W. Libya and Egypt. It is reported to increase and sustain sex drive, protect the heart, flush the kidneys and reduce urinary tract infections. It's aphrodisiac component is found in the seeds containing saponins, flavonoids and citrulline.

Watch the video below to find out more.

How to make Creamy Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 cup basil chopped
2 peaches diced
1/4 cup of chopped mint
1 cup of soaked cashews
-soak in hot water for 15-30 minutes
1/4 cup of the Original Spero Vegan Cream cheese
2 cups of Follow Your Heart Vegan Feta
1/2 of watermelon thick diced

For the dressing:

Blend 1 cup of watermelon with watermelon seeds, cashews, Spero cream cheese and a handful of basil

Mix all and serve!

Did you know…

Watermelon flesh extract is a powerful vasodilator and has been shown to increase potency and sustained erection. Citrulline, found in the seeds, plays a role in nitric oxide synthesis and is known for it's vasodilation action.

Find out more about the numerous benefits of watermelon, the unexpected aphrodisiac, by downloading the PDF made by Charlie Ann Max. Just click on the image below to read more!

Read more about watermelon by downloading the PDF here.