# Making Food Sexy Aphrodisiac Cookbooks By Stefanie Hutson | Published 2008-11-17 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-in-the-kitchen-aphrodisiac-cookbooks1 References: [whatimnot](http://www.whatimnot.com/books/cooking-for-lovers-sex-in-the-kitchen/) Given the way sex has wormed its way into almost every aspect of daily living, it should come as no surprise that new cookbooks seek to inject a little sex into the kitchen, too. New and [naughty cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories) include erotic photography, sensual recipes, and aphrodisiac advice for those who wish to spice up their lives. Given that so many people have given up their own kitchens in favor of [heat and serve meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-share-kits) or restaurant outings, [aphrodisiac cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-x-tinder) may be just what dinnertime needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aphrodisiac Cooking:** A trend in cookbooks featuring recipes and advice on using aphrodisiac ingredients to spice up meals. - **Sensual Cuisine:** A trend in cookbooks featuring recipes and photography that focus on the sensual experience of cooking and eating. - **Home Cooking Renaissance:** A trend of more people returning to cooking at home, creating opportunities to market cookbooks that offer unique and exciting recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can capitalize on the trend of erotic and aphrodisiac cookbooks by releasing their own books on the topic. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies could create unique products focused on aphrodisiac ingredients, such as spices, chocolate, or exotic fruits. - **Cookware and Serveware:** Manufacturers of cookware and serveware could market products specifically designed for creating and serving sensual and aphrodisiac meals, such as elegant plates and utensils or unique cooking vessels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garlic Romance Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlicinfused-romance-novel.md) - [Sensualized Dinner Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ky-desire-darkroom.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Exclusive Date Night Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-delights.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Unique Arousal-Inducing Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alice-mushrooms.md)