Nagara - A partly-pressed asana giving deep penetration. If this is the final position they will adopt in their lovemaking she may need to stimulate her own clitoris to bring her to orgasm.

Nard (See Lavender)

Navel - A highly erogenous and sadly neglected feature of our bodies. Tongue and finger stimulation of the navel can be exciting for both men and women.

Nectar of Love - By holding one of his lover's feet the man is able to vary the sensation of each thrust. As with all deep penetration positions the man should take care not to bruise an ovary with clumsy lunging.

Nettle - (Urtica dioica and Urtica urens) - The very young shoots of nettle which contain vitamin C can be added to salads or cooked like spinach. The juice expressed from freshly-picked nettles (1 large spoonful, 3 times a day) has been used as a sexual stimulant and as a hair tonic. (See also: Wild Plants for methods and precautions)

Nimitta - A standing variant of soixante-neuf: for the woman an orgasm achieved in this position can be very intense. The posture should only be attempted with the partial support of a bed (at first) and plenty of pillows or cushions. This is not an asana but a Tantric bandha, or knot - a way of channeling the energy released by sex from one partner to the other. The woman in the carving of the nimitta position is turning to suck her lover - a variation best left to the double-jointed. (See also: Tantra)

Nutmeg - The Chinese are particulary fond of this spice which is believed to have aphrodisiac effect. The seeds are harvested from the same evergreen tree which provides the spice mace. Nutmeg is very useful in cooking but should only be used in small quantities as in large doses it may be poisonous. Various disorders have been attributed to the enormous Victorian appetite for this spice.

Oceanic - Frontal sexual positions: where the man squats or kneels between the woman's legs. In Polynesia and Micronesia this is the most commonly used method (which is why it has been called 'oceanic') but it is also popular among many of the peoples of Asia, Africa and South America.

Onions - Botanically this aromatic vegetable belongs to the lily family and is thought to have originated in central Asia. The Chaldeans, Egypians, Greeks and Romans all revered the onion which has always been regarded as an aphrodisiac. There are many different varieties of onion which can be used in different ways. One specifically aphrodisiac recipe popular in Arab countries is to mix cooked, chopped onion with scrambled egg. As with garlic and the other strong aromatics which often feature in aphrodisiac cooking, it is important for you both to have some. (See also: Erotic Cuisine)

Opening Flower - In this lovemaking position it is essential for the woman to be raised on high cushions. Alternatively the side of the bed can be used.

Oregano - A useful culinary herb which sometimes features in aphrodisiac recipes, especially those of Greece and the Levant.

Oyster - There is an old joke that a man was prescribed two dozen oysters as an aphrodisac by an authority on sexual matters. The next day he complained that only the first twenty-three had worked. The Romans, with their extraordinary appetite for both food and sex, were the first to regard oysters as an aphrodisiac. The poet Ausonius wrote a long poem about the many different types to be found from Colchester to Bordeaux, and from Marseilles to Greece. Juvenal said that 'shameless and lascivious women' used oysters as an aphrodisiac: 'Take head or tail, to her 'tis much the same, who at midnight on plump oysters sups'. Eating oysters is a sensuous experience: appearance, smell, sensation in the mouth and taste are all equally important. The best way to have oysters is raw, just as they are. Never drink spirits before, during or after eating them as the effect is very unpleasant. Oysters are rich in zinc, which is an important mineral for a good sex life, but their real aphrodisiac value is sensual. casanova successfully seduced two nuns with oysters and champagne.

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