What element or compound in oysters increases the volume of male (human) ejaculate?

Question

For years the ingestion of oysters has rumored to increase the virility of the human male. I recently traveled to a coastal area and ate oysters on the half shell and Oysters Rockafeller, for the first time in many years. Within 24 hours my wife and I noticed a dramatic increase in the amount and consistency of discharge (semen). I always thought the thing about oysters increasing your sex drive was a wives tale. Is it possible that it is based in fact?

Answer 1

They're high in zinc. Zinc is a major factor in testosterone production.

Answer 2

I always thought that was a myth. I read somewhere that it was based on the idea of "sympathetic magic": meaning if something looks like a certain of the body it effects that body function. Oysters look kind of like testes. Some people think Rhinoceros horn increases virility and the horn is shaped like a penis.

But who knows? Maybe the myth started because it actually happened with some people.

Or maybe there is a "placebo effect" of something working because you believe it will. There is a lot of scientific evidence that human sexual activity is governed by the brain more than hormones.

Answer 3

that's a myth, but if you examine an oyster the bottom looks like a female clit. To increase your ejac try damiana supplements

Answer 4

Well there you go! People always said that oysters were an aphrodisiac, and you've proved it. Sorry I can't help with the chemistry though!

Answer 5

Far out! I was just thinking about my football picks and this made my mind wander.