A ripe, fresh fig is hard to come by in many parts of the world. If you can find them, they are an absolute delight. These sweet purple fruits are both sexy in appearance and in texture.

Figs are thought to be one of Cleopatra’s favorite fruits. The Ancient Greeks would celebrate the arrival of a new crop of figs by ritualistic love making. If you slice open a fig, you’ll reveal a wealth of tiny seeds that are edible and quite delicious. An open fig is said to resemble female genitalia. A man, breaking open a succulent fresh fig and eating it in front of his loved one is known to be a powerful erotic act.

Figs have long been a symbol of love and fertility in Greece. In addition to its erotic appearance and texture, figs are said to act as powerful sexual stimulants. Serve your loved one a bowl of fresh purple figs and you’ll quickly understand why these fruits have been considered aphrodisiacs for so many years.