I tried the Easter egg meant to make you horny — here’s my honest review

When tearing into your Easter egg, you usually find a little packet of Mini Eggs or a chocolate bar for good measure.

But last night, as I sat with my partner and opened my egg of choice, I was rather taken aback when a vibrator fell out of the pink and orange box onto my lap.

I’d been gifted the limited-edition Lovehoney x Playmate ‘Love Egg’, billed as the UK’s first aphrodisiac-infused chocolate Easter egg.

It contains Liboost (a damiana extract product), zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium, all of which create a recipe the brand says is designed to ‘boost your sexual desire’.

Aphrodisiac chocolates are fast becoming a fun way for couples to enhance their sex lives, with Lovehoney seeing a 152% year-on-year increase in sales, largely driven by Gen Z.

Of course, it’s not something you want to pretend the Easter bunny delivered in the back garden, lest an innocent child stumble across this sacrilegious chocolate. But if it works, it could add a sexually charged buzz to this holiday and give you and your partner a chance to indulge.

With a price tag of £29.99, I decided to give it a try to see if it does what it says on the tin. Can a simple Easter egg really enhance your sex life?

First impressions

Now, I’ll be the first to say, Lovehoney says the egg comes in a luxury gift box, but I would disagree. You can expect a run-of-the-mill cardboard box with both the egg and vibrator (in its own mini box) loose inside.

The egg itself is wrapped in a bronze foil, while the magic bullet vibrator comes in a cheeky red colour, but without a battery, so make sure you buy one before gifting this to a partner.

It’s also worth noting the sex toy is worth £14.99 on the Lovehoney website, which means you’re paying £15 for the chocolate. It’s pretty steep, but then again, a Malteser egg from Sainsbury’s isn’t going to make you horny.

Onto the chocolate

Now, I certainly didn’t want chocolate that compromised on taste, just for the sake of a little libido charge. I’m fortunate to have what I’d say is a flourishing and exciting sex life, even if the fatigue from work occasionally gets in the way.

I actually had trouble breaking the egg at first, because the chocolate was so nice and thick, which I was pleasantly surprised by. Biting into it, I was impressed with the indulgent creamy texture, too. It melted in the mouth and felt pretty luxurious.

I’d been apprehensive about a slight aniseedy aftertaste given the added libido-enhancing ingredients, but I must say, I couldn’t really detect anything. It simply tasted like velvety milk chocolate.

Did it make me horny?

I have to admit it did. Now, it’s not earth-shattering by any means, and it could just be the placebo effect, but I did find my sex drive increased.

It took about 20 minutes for me to notice, and the only way I can describe it is getting that butterflies feeling down there. Maybe I felt a little less tense, too, like I’d already experienced some foreplay.

To make sure it wasn’t all in my head, I asked Dr Suzanne Wylie to fill me in on whether these special ingredients really do impact your libido.

‘Zinc plays a role in testosterone production and overall reproductive function, so a deficiency may contribute to reduced libido in both men and women, whereas adequate levels can help support a healthy sex drive,’ she tells Metro.

‘Vitamin B6 indirectly influences mood, energy levels, and premenstrual symptoms, all of which may have an impact on libido, particularly in women experiencing cyclical changes.’

GP Wylie, for IQdoctor, adds that selenium supports thyroid function and has antioxidant properties, which are both linked closely to energy levels and sexual interest, too.

But the main ingredient, damiana extract, isn’t a guarantee. ‘It’s a herbal preparation traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, thought to have mild stimulant and mood-enhancing effects,’ doctor Wylie explains.

‘While some individuals report an improvement in sexual desire, the clinical evidence remains limited and it should be approached with a degree of caution.’

Either way, I was certainly in the mood for some quality time in the bedroom afterwards, although those details I’ll keep to myself.

I’d also argue that whether you feel the physical effects or not, the act of buying this egg for your partner is a bit of a turn-on in itself.

It says ‘in this child-filled, busy holiday, I still care about prioritising your sexual pleasure’. They’ve not just last-minute run to Tesco to buy you a cheap egg, they’ve taken the time to order something they truly feel you’ll benefit from, and that will bring both of you closer together.

I don’t know about you, but the act of receiving it alone would make me want to do the deed.

Is it worth it?

Now look, the £29.99 price tag is a little jarring for me, not least because it’s more expensive than a date night takeaway.

That being said, it was a very playful and fun way to connect with my partner and spice things up a little.

I do think it does what it says on the tin, whether it’s because you believe it, or because those special ingredients actually work their magic.

Ultimately, as a one-off bit of fun for a special occasion, I’d buy it again, and I don’t think you can put a price on the sexual connection it could bring you and your partner.

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