Alan Hirsch, Director of Chicago’s Smell and Taste Treatment Research Center tested 40 aromas with men and found that the smell of pumpkin pie reduced anxiety and ‘increased the men’s penile blood flow by an average of 40 percent.’

Hirsch told WPBF.’The number one odour that enhanced penile blood flow was a combination of lavender and pumpkin pie.’

Vanilla and strawberry also received high responses.

Pumpkin seeds have always been a well-known natural remedy for male sexual problems and are often recommended as part of a healthy diet.