Sex and Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Pie Connects Sex and Thanksgiving

In one study of 31 men (who were, oddly enough, all recruited from a solicitation on “classic rock radio broadcasts”) the researchers found that while all scents had a positive impact on sexual arousal, certain smells impacted penile blood flow more than others. What smell got guys most hot and bothered? Pumpkin pie and lavender topped the charts, increasing penile blood flow and average of 40% compared to their base line state. Here are some of the other scents and how they measured up (taken from the Foundation website):

  • Lavender and pumpkin pie: 40%
  • Doughnut and black licorice: 31.5%
  • Doughnut and cola: 12.5%
  • Lily of the valley: 11%
  • Buttered popcorn: 9%

Have a happy Thanksgiving!!!!!