Text me what you think of today’s episode!Want to make dinner feel like more than dinner? We sit down with chef, author, and aphrodisiac food expert Amy Reiley to explore how everyday ingredients can lift mood, boost confidence, and deepen connection without turning your kitchen into a lab or your meal into a gimmick. Amy traces her path from wine writing to gastronomy and nutrition, sharing how a health crisis opened her eyes to the power of food and why intention matters as much as what’s on the plate.We dig into what actually makes a food “aphrodisiac,” from circulation and hormones to endorphins and mood. You’ll hear practical picks you can use tonight—coffee to bridge dinner to intimacy, ginger to soothe digestion and heighten sensation, chili for warmth and a gentle rush, and salmon for steady sexual health support. Amy also disarms the hype, calling out harmful myths like rhino horn, shark fin, and “Spanish fly,” and replaces them with ethical, affordable choices that are easy to love. Dessert fans get good news too: smart swaps like chickpea flour in dark chocolate brownies can add fiber and protein without killing the joy.Beyond ingredients, we focus on ambiance and agency. Small shifts—pillow picnics on the floor, fairy lights in the yard, a shared espresso—change the experience and help you be present. Amy’s free “What Turns You On at the Table” worksheet guides you to track how food affects your energy and mood and make one weekly upgrade you’ll actually keep. We also talk gender-specific needs, from testosterone support for men to hormone balance, peri- and post-menopause, postpartum, and fertility considerations for women, and how a well-stocked “Passion Pantry” sets you up for better choices every day.If you’re curious, cautious, or just ready to refresh your routine, this conversation offers science, stories, and simple steps to turn meals into moments. Listen, grab the worksheet at eatsomethingsexy.com/podcast, and tell us the aphrodisiac ingredient you’re trying first. If you enjoy the show, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps others find us.Guest LinksEat Something Sexy Home PageAmy's FREE Podcast Worksheet - What Turns You On At The TableAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members             NOW on TikTokFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramSupport Assorted Conversations on Buy Me a CoffeeSay hello or ask a question:  [email protected] Credit:  True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.com