How to be sexy

We explore the intimate connections between food and sex and unearth the truth behind the many food/sex myths deep-rooted in our culture.

Read about the studies and watch the films in our interactive player. You can also have a look at some sexy Takeaway Tips.

The Sperm Race

Over a six month period we followed a group of subfertile men on a specially designed diet to see whether a change in health and lifestyle could improve their sperm.

The Semen Taste Test

We recruited some brave volunteers to help us find out if you can detect what a man's been eating simply by tasting his semen. This may offend some people.

Eating on a Date

We replicate a study from the 80s to discover whether a woman in the noughties still leaves food on her plate if she fancies her date.

Premenstrual Syndrome

With a team of specialists we investigate into claims that increasing the amount of calcium and vitamin D in a woman's diet can help reduce the symptoms of PMS.

The Power of Smell

We conducted some cross-cultural tests to discover whether the smell of certain foods can sexually excite a man's penile blood flow.

Aphrodisiacs

Folklore has it that there exist magical foods which can entice the senses and arouse our libido. We tested the myth to see if aphrodisiacs really work.