Stress, fatigue... and your libido takes a hit. Fortunately, there are essential oils for both him and her, to help you rediscover the path of desire. We present a selection of the best essential oils with aphrodisiac virtues. With their heady fragrance, they can be used in massage oils to share moments of pleasure with your partner.
What are the most effective aphrodisiac essential oils?
Ylang-ylang oil, a toner with a sensual fragrance
The best-known aphrodisiac essential oil is undoubtedly Ylang-Ylang. The flower symbolizes love in countries such as Indonesia, where it is used for weddings.
Its suave, heady fragrance is a true invitation to pleasure! It's also an oil that combines relaxing and invigorating properties.
It is therefore often recommended in cases of low energy or temporary loss of desire. Ideally, of course, it should be massaged, and even better for two!
Its bewitching fragrance helps awaken your senses. At the same time, it has a relaxing effect, inviting you to let go and let desire rise.
This oil can irritate the skin if applied over a large area. It is therefore advisable to dilute it.
Two drops Ylang-Ylang diluted in 8 drops ofvegetable oil create a sensual massage oil that can be applied to the lower back.
To combat a temporary slump, you can also massage your lower back with 2 drops ofYlang-Ylang essential oil diluted morning and evening for 10 days.
Ylang-Ylang essential oil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women under 3 months, or by children under 3years of age.
Ginger oil and its aphrodisiac virtues
Ginger's aphrodisiac properties are found in both the rhizome and the extract. Ginger essential oil is a tonic for the body.
It stimulates the regulation of metabolic functions, including sexual function. It is particularly recommended for men in cases of fatigue, sexual dysfunction or in the treatment of andropause.
What's more, it has a warm, lemony fragrance that will arouse desire when used for massage.
The result is a highly sensual massage oil that can be blended and applied to the back:
- 3 drops ofGinger essential oil in 10 drops ofvegetable oil.
However, you should first make sure you are not allergic to this EO by putting a drop in the hollow of your elbow.
Ginger essential oil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, on children under 3 years of age, or by anyone undergoing surgery or taking anticoagulant therapy.
Powerful damiana essential oil
Damiana is a shrub used in traditional South American pharmacopoeia.
Damiana essential oil is particularly renowned for its aphrodisiac virtues. The advantage of this EO is that it acts on both the physical and psychological spheres.
A massage with an oil containing a little Damiana brings renewed energy to the sexual organs. It also helps combat the stress and low morale that come with a sexual breakdown.
Extremely powerful, Damiana essential oil must be used in very low doses.
A massage oil should therefore contain no more than 2 drops of EO per 30 ml of oil.vegetable oil.
It should not be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women, or those with a family history of breast cancer. An overdose can have narcotic or neurotoxic effects, or lead to epileptic seizures.
Essential oil recipes for an aphrodisiac massage
Would you like to rekindle the flame in your relationship?
We suggest a recipe massage oils that will boost your energy for more desire between you.
Take it first:
- 100 ml ofhazelnut vegetable oil,
- an edible, gourmet oil that quickly penetrates the skin without leaving a greasy film.
- Add 30 drops Ylang-Ylang EO,
- 30 drops of Bergamot Mint essential oil and
- 40 drops Hô wood essential oil.
Bergamot Mint essential oil is an excellent tonic, while Hô wood is euphoric. Bergamot Mint EO should only be used externally, and is forbidden to pregnant and breast-feeding women and children under 12.
Hô wood essential oil should not be applied to children under 3 years of age or to women who have been pregnant for less than 3 months. Both essential oils are rich in linalool and may therefore be allergenic.
A hectic lifestyle and stress can also put a strain on your libido.
Here's a massage oil for the two of you to share a relaxing moment that encourages the return of desire.
Just add:
- 8 drops ofOrange essential oil,
- 4 drops offrankincense essential oil et
- 6 drops ofYlang-Ylang essential oil to 20 ml ofvegetable oil.
Orange essential oil has a relaxing action.
Its use is prohibited during the first 3 months of pregnancy, while breast-feeding, and in children under 3 years of age. Like all citrus EOs, it is photosensitizing and may be allergenic. Frankincense essential oil helps combat anxiety and nervous tension.
It is for external use only and must not be applied to children, pregnant or breast-feeding women. It may also cause allergies.
All that's left is for you to concoct an aphrodisiac massage oil to share with your other half, and rediscover the path of desire and pleasure.