If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok recently, you’ve come across those intriguing videos where couples unbox sleek boxes filled with square-shaped chocolates. Some boxes are stamped with cheeky phrases like “Break. Bite. Bang.” or marked with naughty emojis. Those are what people are calling sex chocolates. For those who are curious and wanted to learn if they’re effective, we got you covered.
So, What Are Sex Chocolates?
Sex chocolates are basically chocolates infused with ingredients believed to enhance arousal, boost libido, or even improve sexual stamina. Common additions include maca root, epimedium (also known as horny goat weed), fenugreek, kanna, ginseng, and ginger.
Which Sex Chocolates Are Available on the Market?
There are currently four popular sex chocolate brands online, but for most of our readers in the Philippines, only one is easily accessible for local delivery. The others? You’d likely need to go through a third-party service or ask a friend overseas to receive it and send it over. Below are more deets about these said brands:
1Tabs Sex Chocolate
One of the first sex chocolate brands to go viral on TikTok is Tabs Sex Chocolate. They’ve been featured in countless videos, including these ones from @thezaeway and @britney.official. Tabs come in a sleek, minimalist box containing three chocolates designed to be shared with your partner.
Each serving consists of a single square, and you and your partner are meant to take only one per day. The effects typically kick in about 30 minutes after consumption and can last for up to 3 hours.
According to their website, Tabs is made with natural aphrodisiacs, including epimedium that could boost sex drive, maca root that supports blood flow, and sceletium tortuosum or kanna that offers a euphoric feeling, also known as kanna. These ingredients work in harmony with cocoa, known to naturally boost energy.
This sex chocolate is also vegetarian, gluten-free, and contains no illicit substances or synthetic chemicals. It’s currently available in four tempting variations: classic dark chocolate, floral pink cherry rose chocolate, not milk chocolate (which uses oat milk), and a variety pack for those who want to try them all.
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2Euros Chocolate PH
For our readers in the Philippines, you don’t have to look far! Euros Sex Chocolate is a locally available option that can be ordered on their website or through shopping platforms like Shopee. It currently comes in dark chocolate and strawberry chocolate flavors.
Each box contains three square chocolates, with each chocolate intended for sharing. Same with the previous chocolate, you’ll need to wait around 30 minutes to feel the effects and will stay for 3 hours.
While both use natural aphrodisiacs, Euros blends maca root, ashwagandha, and fenugreek with cocoa. Maca root helps in stimulating blood flow, ashwagandha helps in boosting libido, and fenugreek is linked to improved stamina and erectile function.
3The Oh Collective Date Night Chocolates & Bonbons
Another sex chocolate worth checking out is the Date Night Chocolates and Date Night Bonbons from The Oh Collective, the first aphrodisiac chocolate to be reviewed by a licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Felice Chan. Each piece is infused with a blend of natural active ingredients, like maca (enhances arousal), panax ginseng (boosts vitality), ashwagandha (reduces stress), and damiana (helps in relaxation).
Just share one square piece with your partner and wait a few minutes for the effects to kick in. Now, the other sex chocolate brands always advise to only consume 1 square or piece per partner, but that’s not the case on this one. Once you’re more familiar with how it affects you, you can consider sharing a second square about 20 to 30 minutes after the first one. As for the bonbons, eat one, wait a few minutes, and let the steamy effects start to kick in.
4Imagine Confections Aphrodisiac Sex Chocolates
Another sex chocolate brand making the rounds on TikTok, like in this video by @emmakpatterson, is Imagine Confections Aphrodisiac Sex Chocolates. It uses the classic plastic wrapping, but what stands out are the three unique flavors: Amaretto, Sea Salt Caramel, and the cheekily named Birthday Sex (birthday cake).
Out of the four brands we’re featuring in this guide, Imagine Confections has the most aphrodisiac herbs. Their blend is quite the powerhouse, featuring ingredients like Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Guarana, Damiana, Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek, Horny Goat Weed, Kola Nut, Licorice, Sarsaparilla, Valerian, Fo-Ti, Gotu Kola, Ginger, and Dong Quai.
When it comes to dosage, you can take two pieces at once; make sure to have a meal beforehand. And like with the other sex chocolates, the effects typically start to ramp up around 30 minutes after consumption.
Does It Live Up to Its Hype?
So, are these sex chocolates actually effective or is it all just a placebo effect?
In a review by Jenny Singer for Glamour, she and her partner tested out the Imagine Confections Aphrodisiac Sex Chocolates— they didn’t feel any effects as intense as the hype might suggest. She even had her friends try them, and while some ended up having a pretty great night, it’s hard to tell whether that was thanks to the chocolates or just the fun and novelty of the experience itself.
InsideHook’s Commerce Editor, Logan Mahan, also gave the same chocolate a try—and his experience was pretty mid, to use his own words. He shared:
“I can say I noticed a burst of energy after a bite, which unfortunately for me, a person with anxiety, sort of manifested itself into, well, a burst of anxiety (but I was prepared for that possible outcome, thanks to Stewart’s forewarning!). But a rush of energy can be beneficial in getting it on — and maybe that’s all you need. While the piece of chocolate didn’t turn me into some rabid, horny beast, the experience was thrilling enough.”
Meanwhile, over on Reddit, the reviews echo much of the same sentiment as the earlier ones. One user, Theseus05, shared: “Girlfriend and I tried it, multiple boxes. I personally enjoy placebo, but otherwise I don’t think it adds anything you don’t add yourself.”
That said, not all the reviews are dismissive. Some users reported noticeable effects. For instance, Reddit user roseghost1359 shared: “I tried it last night too! I felt I got hornier easier, but I think that could just be a placebo. My boyfriend swears it made him harder than usual.”
And if you check out the Euros Sex Chocolate reviews on Shopee, you’ll find a similar mix. Some users reported that it worked for them, although a few mentioned that the effects took a couple of hours to take effect rather than the advertised 30 minutes.
Overall, sex chocolates may not be as intense as some might expect, but that they can still work as long as you take them regularly and avoid using them during high-stress moments. You can also pair them with other natural aphrodisiacs or sexual stimulants.
Sex Chocolate Alternatives
Aside from sex chocolates, there are also lots of foods that bring up heat before the deed, such as the following:
1Asparagus
Asparagus is rich in vitamin B6, potassium, and folate, all of which are known to offer benefits to one’s sexual health. In fact, a study on male albino mice tested the effects of asparagus shoot juice on sexual behavior. Three doses (1 mL, 0.5 mL, and 0.25 mL per 20g of body weight) were given to the mice. The highest dose (1 mL/20g) led to 80% sexual activity, which was almost on par with Sildenafil (Viagra). The lower doses showed 50% and 30% activity, whereas the control groups showed only 5%. Plus, the female mice still got pregnant and delivered healthy pups.
2Oysters
Another aphrodisiac that often shows up on romantic date night menus? Oysters. These delicious treats are packed with zinc, a mineral essential for male sexual function, as well as omega-3 fatty acids that’s known to improve blood flow.
3Champagne
Champagne is another classic date night staple that’s linked to boosting sex drive. The studies may be limited on this one, but people say that the reason why this works as an aphrodisiac is because it lowers inhibitions, which can result in wilder plays later.
However, remember to take this in moderation. You can’t have some fun after-dinner sex if you’re already puking and passing out from too much alcohol. Not only that, but overindulgence can cause “whiskey dick,” where the person can’t get erect because of being too drunk.
4Pistachio Nuts
Pistachio nuts aren’t just a trendy ingredient in cakes and chocolates. Some studies, like this one from 2011, found out that pistachios may help reduce symptoms of erectile dysfunction. It can also provide other benefits like lowered blood pressure and reduced risk of heart disease.
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5Figs
Aside from regulating blood pressure, Figs are also known to boost energy and enhance sexual stamina. Some also say that their soft and sultry texture can set up the mood.
Takeaway
So, do sex chocolates work? Yes they can.
But are the effects intense? Not really. It won’t make you or your partner go crazy for sex, but it can certainly set up the mood for something fun in the bedroom.
So if you have the budget, there’s nothing wrong with giving it a shot! Who knows? You and your partner might find it surprisingly effective and end up having the night of your lives.
