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April 2008 - Posts

Patch aims to make you feel sexy

Posted: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:25 PM

By Linda Dahlstrom, health editor

What it is: Scentuelle’s “libido patch” for women. A 60-day supply is $29.95 at www.scentuellepatch.com.



What it claims to do: Turn you on. Scentuelle’s scented patch is designed to be worn daily on the wrist to “enhance feelings of sexuality through our sense of smell.”

My experience: Let me set the stage: I have a 14-month old son, a cat with a hairball problem, an overworked husband, a full-time job, and lately, what seems to be a chronic cold. Suffice it to say, I just haven’t felt as sexy as I did, say, 23 months ago.

I was dubious that a scented patch could put a dent in that, but the sweet nothings the company whispered across my computer screen were irresistible. “Stimulate your sex drive with a safe, discrete aroma patch backed by scientific research and fully guaranteed,” the Web site promised. CONTINUED >>

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