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'''Aphrodisiac''' refers to a number of [[chemical|compounds]] that produce heightened [[sexual reproduction|sexual]] desire and awareness in some [[humanoid]] [[species]].
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'''Aphrodisiac''' refers to a number of [[chemical|compounds]] that produce heightened [[sexual reproduction|sexual]] desire and awareness in some [[humanoid]] [[species]].
 
Certain cultures consider [[perfume]] an aphrodisiac. ({{TNG|Angel One}})
   
According to [[William T. Riker]], an aphrodisiac is "something used to stimulate or enhance sexual pleasure". [[Data]] was not familiar with the term. ({{TNG|Angel One}})
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According to [[William T. Riker]], an aphrodisiac is "something used to stimulate or enhance sexual pleasure". [[Data]] was unfamiliar with the term. ({{TNG|Angel One}})
   
 
Humans have, at various times, used aphrodisiacs including the ground horn of a [[white rhinoceros|rhinoceros]]. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}})
 
Humans have, at various times, used aphrodisiacs including the ground horn of a [[white rhinoceros|rhinoceros]]. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}})
   
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Upon receiving a birthday gift from his friend [[Leonard McCoy]] in [[2285]], admiral [[James T. Kirk]] incorrectly guessed that it would be a [[Klingon]] aphrodisiac. ({{film|2}})
Certain cultures consider [[perfume]] an aphrodisiac. ({{TNG|Angel One}})
 
   
 
In [[2373]], [[Quark]] attempted to smuggle the illegal aphrodisiac [[Regalian liquid crystal]] onto [[Deep Space 9]]. ({{DS9|The Ship}})
 
In [[2373]], [[Quark]] attempted to smuggle the illegal aphrodisiac [[Regalian liquid crystal]] onto [[Deep Space 9]]. ({{DS9|The Ship}})
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In the same year, while possessing the body of [[Kes]], [[Tieran]] offered her power if she would join him and stop mentally resisting his possession, stating "I assure you, it is the finest aphrodisiac there is." Kes, however, was not persuaded. ({{VOY|Warlord}})
   
 
On board the [[Silver Blood]] {{USS|Voyager}}, [[Neelix]] offered [[Tom Paris]] for his honeymoon with [[B'Elanna Torres]] a [[holoprogram]] of a mountain resort on the fifth moon of [[Cytrax]], which had crickets with songs that were reputed to be an "auditory aphrodisiac". Tom turned it down, claiming that he and B'Elanna did not need aphrodisiacs. ({{VOY|Course: Oblivion}})
 
On board the [[Silver Blood]] {{USS|Voyager}}, [[Neelix]] offered [[Tom Paris]] for his honeymoon with [[B'Elanna Torres]] a [[holoprogram]] of a mountain resort on the fifth moon of [[Cytrax]], which had crickets with songs that were reputed to be an "auditory aphrodisiac". Tom turned it down, claiming that he and B'Elanna did not need aphrodisiacs. ({{VOY|Course: Oblivion}})
   
In [[Tom Paris]]' altered holonovel based on board the fictional {{USS|Voyeur}}, [[The Doctor]] used a [[Klingon]] aphrodisiac on [[Two of Three]]. ({{VOY|Author, Author}})
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In [[Tom Paris]]' altered holonovel based on board the fictional {{USS|Voyeur}}, [[The Doctor]] used a [[Klingon]] aphrodisiac on [[Two of Three]], much to the disgust of the real Doctor. ({{VOY|Author, Author}})
   
 
== External link ==
 
== External link ==
 
* {{wikipedia}}
 
* {{wikipedia}}
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Aphrodisiac refers to a number of compounds that produce heightened sexual desire and awareness in some humanoid species. Certain cultures consider perfume an aphrodisiac. (TNG: "Angel One")

According to William T. Riker, an aphrodisiac is "something used to stimulate or enhance sexual pleasure". Data was unfamiliar with the term. (TNG: "Angel One")

Humans have, at various times, used aphrodisiacs including the ground horn of a rhinoceros. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")

Upon receiving a birthday gift from his friend Leonard McCoy in 2285, admiral James T. Kirk incorrectly guessed that it would be a Klingon aphrodisiac. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

In 2373, Quark attempted to smuggle the illegal aphrodisiac Regalian liquid crystal onto Deep Space 9. (DS9: "The Ship")

In the same year, while possessing the body of Kes, Tieran offered her power if she would join him and stop mentally resisting his possession, stating "I assure you, it is the finest aphrodisiac there is." Kes, however, was not persuaded. (VOY: "Warlord")

On board the Silver Blood USS Voyager, Neelix offered Tom Paris for his honeymoon with B'Elanna Torres a holoprogram of a mountain resort on the fifth moon of Cytrax, which had crickets with songs that were reputed to be an "auditory aphrodisiac". Tom turned it down, claiming that he and B'Elanna did not need aphrodisiacs. (VOY: "Course: Oblivion")

In Tom Paris' altered holonovel based on board the fictional USS Voyeur, The Doctor used a Klingon aphrodisiac on Two of Three, much to the disgust of the real Doctor. (VOY: "Author, Author")

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