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 Here are the top ten....  
   
 No. 01 - Oysters  
 While we've encountered quite a few aphrodisiacs on this list that resemble the male reproductive organs, the oyster has the privilege of representing the females. Oysters are perhaps the most famous of aphrodisiacs; even well known lover Casanova was said to eat them by the dozens.  
   
 Besides the imagery of genitalia and the association with Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty, for whom aphrodisiacs are named, sprang from an oyster shell), oysters possess massive amounts of zinc.  
   
 No. 02 - Chocolate  
 There's a reason chocolate floods store shelves when Valentine's Day rolls around; it's long been thought to have aphrodisiacal qualities. However, such a multitude of chocolate may defeat the purpose, because chocolate was originally considered an aphrodisiac simply because it was so rare. Similarly, potatoes were once considered an aphrodisiac in Europe because they were so exotic.  
   
 But even if we're inundated with cheap chocolate, does that mean chocolate is a worthless Valentine's Day gift? Of course not. While some studies have linked chocolate lovers with higher libidos, it may be because of the effect chocolate has on your brain. Chocolate contains serotonin, a chemical that makes you happy and thus more inclined to show your partner some affection. It also has caffeine, which keeps you awake long enough to take care of business. But the real secret weapon in this sweet may be phenylethylamine, which is a natural neurotransmitter version of amphetamine. High levels of phenylethylamine are associated with love, while heartbreak can cause phenylethylamine levels to drop dramatically. But not so fast there, sugar tooth. Chocolate's critics say the phenylethylamine is too quickly digested to have any real effect in the bedroom.  
   
   
 No. 03 - Carrots  
 "What's up, Doc?" is a catchphrase made famous by one Bugs Bunny, who was frequently depicted nibbling on a carrot. If you nibble on a few carrots yourself, you just might find yourself up for some loving action. Carrots are a phallic symbol, and thus they hold power over some minds as a way to get the phallus into action. But it's worth considering the whole salad bar of options. There are numerous other vegetables that resemble phalluses, and don't forget a juicy tomato. The first Europeans to try tomatoes called them "love apples."  
   
 No. 04 - Manly Members  
 The power of many aphrodisiacs relies upon a medieval philosophy known as the "Doctrine of Signatures." People believed that God designated his purpose for things by their appearance; for example, if an herb was meant to treat the liver, then it would resemble a liver. For that reason, many of the aphrodisiacs on our list resemble genitalia.  
   
 While certain aphrodisiacs on this list gain their status by resembling a phallus, this entry takes the idea one step further. In some cultures, it's encouraged to consume the actual penis of other animals. You might, for example, want to take a bite of tiger penis, should you want to emulate the masculine prowess that the tiger represents. Perhaps you associate certain animals, like dogs, with a particularly randy lifestyle. You might be interested in having a dog's reproductive organs. It's thought that by eating these animals' organs, you take on some of the animals' powers. There's no reason to stop with a phallus, though; Rocky Mountain oysters, or a bull's testicles, are also considered an aphrodisiac.  
   
   
 No. 05 - The Myth of Rhino Horn  
 The power of many aphrodisiacs relies upon a medieval philosophy known as the "Doctrine of Signatures." People believed that God designated his purpose for things by their appearance; for example, if an herb was meant to treat the liver, then it would resemble a liver. For that reason, many of the aphrodisiacs on our list resemble genitalia, often phalluses.  
   
 While the horns of several animals, including those of the unicorn, have been touted as aphrodisiacs over the centuries, perhaps the most famous myth is that rhino horn is used for its aphrodisiacal properties. This myth has persisted in Western cultures despite significant educational efforts made by the World Wildlife Federation and other organizations.  
   
 In fact, rhino horn is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat fever, high blood pressure, and other illnesses, but it is not used as an aphrodisiac. Rhino horn from Asian and Africa, used for these medicinal purposes, commands thousands of dollars per pound, and demand for the product has led to the death of hundreds of rhinos each year until most Asian countries banned the sale and use of rhino horn.