A carrot can give him a hard on

And more about aphrodisiacs waits to be revealed at a special talk in town today

Eating chocolate doesn't make you feel sexier, it's the thoughts that you think while you're at it that do. We bet you didn't know that, and more that waits to be told at the aphrodisiac food talk in town today. Sexual and human rights worker Prabeen Singh will be conducting a discussion on the much-desired topic, telling you all that you must practice, and what you should give two hoots to.

Aphrodisiac isn'tu00a0exotic
"There is a widespread notion about aphrodisiacs being exotic, say like a glass of wine. But in reality, it has more to do with your mental well-being. If you are physically active, you will be sexually active as well," says Prabeen, citing the example of chocolate. "Often, we feel that eating a chocolate will make us feel erotic and sensual, but it doesn't work that way. It has more to do with your thought process at that point of time." Prabeen will also be talking about aphrodisiacs not commonly known, like carrots, gladiolus root, arugula and pistachio nuts, or the herbs anise, basil, sage and sea fennel. And no, you won't have to sit all poker-faced there. "The talk is not going to be a serious one. It'll be funny at times," she assures. The session will also include a few short dances including a performance on the Bollywood number 'Paan khaaye saiyaan hamaar,' which, according to Prabeen, "is the most exotic song" to demonstrate the symbolic use of food as an expression of love and seduction. Bring out the devil, devour it all.

Talk on aphrodisiac foods
When: Today, 6.30 pm
Where: India International Centre, 40, Lodi Estate, Lodhi Colony