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    Putting natural aphrodisiacs to the test Jump to media player Natural aphrodisiacs for sale in Ghana - but what's in them?
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Testing out natural aphrodisiacs in Ghana

In Ghana, so-called natural aphrodisiacs are easily available in markets, or even on the side of the road.

But what exactly do they contain?

  • 08 Sep 2018
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