Who says museums are only for dinosaur bones and Rembrandt paintings? In the heart of New York City, celebrate Valentine’s Day by a visit to the Museum of Sex (MoSex). After visiting the current exhibitions from The Sex Lives of Animals to Universe of Desire that explores the digital age and modern sexuality, a stop at the museum’s OralFix Aphrodisiac Bar completes the erotic excursion.
At OralFix Aphrodisiac Bar, explore the world of aphrodisiacs and experience exotic flavors that excite and delight the palate.
Aphrodisiac Fun Facts
Here are just a few things you’ll learn from a visit to OralFix bar:
Saffron encourages pleasure. In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was rumored to add saffron to her bath water to increase her skins’ sensitivity, leading to greater pleasure. In scientific studies, saffron has been observed to increase the dilation of blood vessels, confirming the effectiveness of this practice.
Cardamom was widely considered an aphrodisiac in Arabic cultures and is featured prominently in the prescriptions of Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nafzawi author of the most legendary Arabic sex manuals.
Rosemary is a symbol of love and union. Rosemary branches were presented to guests at wedding ceremonies during the Middle Ages in Europe. The bride and groom sometimes also planted a branch on their wedding day, and was considered a good omen if it grew.
Valentine’s Day Cocktails at OralFix
In celebration of Valentine’s Day 2012, the OralFix Aphrodisiac Bar features the following specialty aphrodisiac cocktails:
Get Laid – Mixed Berries, Basil and Ty Ku Sake
Spank Me – Bulldog Gin, Aperol, Roi Rene Rouge Cherry Liqueur
My Slutty Valentine – Prosecco, Mathilde Raspberry, Royal Combier
Along side their newest love potions, these cocktails are also available:
My Bloody Valentine – Bloody Mary with horseradish and Svedka Vodka
The Queen’s Knickers – Bulldog Gin, Pimm’s, Earl Grey tea and honey
A “Screw Roses Gift Package for Him & Her, Him & Him and Her & Her” that includes admission for 2 to MoSex, 2 drinks, an Edible Heart Massage Candle and toys for $69 (The price pun duly noted!) are available with extended hours from Feb 11 – 14 until 10 pm.
What to Expect at Museum of Sex
The Museum’s permanent collection of over 15,000 artifacts is comprised of works of art, photography, clothing and costumes, technological inventions and historical ephemera all dedicated to preserving the cultural evolution of human sexuality. From fine art to historical ephemera to film, the Museum of Sex preserves an ever-growing collection of sexually related objects that would otherwise be destroyed and discarded due to their sexual content. In a city that never sleeps, the Museum of Sex and its OralFix Bar never stop exploring the “What’s sex have to do with it?” element.
The Museum of Sex, 233 5th Avenue, New York, New York 10016
Photos used courtesy of Museum of Sex.
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