Coffee could help boost a woman's sex drive, a US study says.
Scientists from Southwestern University found caffeine increased the female libido in experiments on rats.
The Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behaviour journal study said the effect was caused by it stimulating the part of the brain regulating arousal.
But researchers said a similar effect was only likely to be repeated in humans who do not drink coffee regularly.
Previous research has looked into both the health benefits and consequences of coffee consumption.
The hot drink is linked to improving memory and reducing the risk of cancer, but studies have also suggested it increases the risk of heart disease.
In the latest research, scientists gave 108 female rats a moderate dose of caffeine before a mating test to determine if the caffeine had any effect on female behaviour.
They found that administration of caffeine shortened the amount of time it took the females to return to the males after sex for another mating session.
The study said the effects appeared to go beyond a simple boost of energy for socialising, but researchers said the effect may not be repeated in all humans.
Brain
Lead researcher Dr Fay Guarraci said: "These rats had never had caffeine before. In humans, it might enhance the sexual experience only among people who are not habitual users."
But she added the study should help improve understanding about the relationship between the brain and behaviour.
"Understanding the circuits that control this behaviour will help us understand how the brain works and what part of the brain mediates motivation because sexual behaviour is a motivative behaviour."
But a spokesman for the British Coffee Association said: "We are not that convinced by this. Humans would have to drink 10 cups of coffee in one go to get the same effect and that is not the normal consumption level.
"There are health benefits of coffee, but at this stage I do not think we can include this as one."
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If you drank 10 cups of coffee in one go, you would not be able to have sex cos you wouldn't be able to leave the toilet Posts: 1017 | From: uk | Registered: Mar 2006
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I was going to say, that's why they came back for sex sooner, the caffeine had them all hopped up, no time to be tired....Juan Valdez must be a happy man Posts: 13440 | Registered: Feb 2006
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One glass of beer has already the same effect on me! I am getting easily all lovey-dovey..... Posts: 30135 | From: The owner of this website killed ES....... | Registered: Feb 2004
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Alchemist, I assume Adam made a joke here! Posts: 30135 | From: The owner of this website killed ES....... | Registered: Feb 2004
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Man it didn't take long did it.. Yesterday I write a couple responses to some blogs and everyone is like.. hey welcome Adam, youll fit in just fine here.... then this lmao..
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