Ice cream

[TheEarl]

After a long pause for RL and non-erotic, I've been looking through my unfinished stories and seeing which one I want to start writing on. I've decided on one which I'm writing about aphrodisiac ice-cream, but I'm stuck on a detail.

What exactly do women get out of eating ice cream when they're depressed? Does it make you feel better, is it to stop you thinking about whatever's made you depressed? Is it simply something to do? It's a bit of a focal point of this story and I've been running on bullshit and stereotype so far. Anyone care to help me out?

The Earl

 

[Guest]

As many reasons as women...

Earle-

There are a myriad of reasons why women eat ice cream. I will list a few for you.

• The sensuality of eating ice cream is fulfilling.
• When you are low on estrogen your body craves fats. Ice cream has lots of those.
• When you are low on progesterone your body craves sweets. Ice cream has lots of that.
• Sugar gives you a short term high. Fat extends the high, Ice cream is PERFECT.
• When you are depressed, it is nice to treat yourself. It is especially nice if you have been denying yourself for some reason.
• Many ice creams have chocolate in them. Chocolate contains a chemical that your body produces when you are "in love".

By no means is this exhaustive. Personally, the first reason is the reason I crave ice cream. I love to feel it glide over my tongue and swirl in my mouth. The sweetness fulfills a delicious spot. Feeling it melt in my mouth is slightly erotic. Even the motion of closing my lips together over the icecream is erotic. Combine that with the cold softness... mmmmmmm.

Not eating ice cream because I am on Atkins,
b

 

[SexySoBeChick]

I agree with everything Bridget wrote. I'm even on the Atkins diet too. Did you know Atkins makes ice cream now? Chocolate and Vanilla. The chocolate isn't anything special, but the vanilla is pretty good. Several retailers are now carrying it.

SSBC

 

[Guest]

I tend to stay away from ice cream, because it gives me a headache.
Although I do love the feeling of it melting in my mouth and gliding down my throat. I agree, Bridget, chocolate ice cream is particularly satisfying.

Hmmm, on second thoughts, eating ice cream, which would inevitably result in that semi-painful ache in my forehead, could have its benefits. I know, as I'm sure most of you do, what one of the best cures for a headache is.

 

[TheEarl]

Thanks Bk: Does it make you forget your problems or are you maudlin when you eat it?

The Earl

 

[Jenny _S]

Ice Creame ?

Thanks Bk: Does it make you forget your problems or are you maudlin when you eat it?

The Earl

Ben & Jerry's Funky Munkey, Cherry Garcia and Karmel Sutra

Mmmmmmm... now that's an orgasm!

(Don't really care for chocolate all the much)

 

[Guest]

Sweetie, Bridget hit all the science of it, but I would add that ice cream is also what we call "comfort food". Others are puddings, perhaps macaroni & cheese (in the states at least), candy, whatever we loved as children, etc.

I mean to say that one's childhood gets involved here. For me ice cream makes me feel like a little girl, i.e. warm, loved, safe, all tucked in. What else would I want after some arsehole's just knocked the wind out of my soul?

Pear

 

[Chicklet]

I agree with everything Bridget wrote. I'm even on the Atkins diet too. Did you know Atkins makes ice cream now? Chocolate and Vanilla. The chocolate isn't anything special, but the vanilla is pretty good. Several retailers are now carrying it.

SSBC

I'm not on the atkins, but my boyfriend has been for months and months and months. I eat his peanut-butter cups...drooool...

As for the ice-cream, earl...again, just what Bridget wrote. Plus, I don't just eat ice-cream, I eat cookies and anything fatty I can find. I get depressed often and the sugar brings me up for a little while. Then the weight brings me way, way down...so then I need more ice-cream.

 

[Chicklet]

and i'd like to submit Cherry Garcia as the best ice cream in the whole world, seconded by Bryers Mint Chocolate Chip.

 

[Guest]

me? maudlin? never!

Thanks Bk: Does it make you forget your problems or are you maudlin when you eat it?

The Earl

Earl-

I was very ill for about 12 years. Food was the only consolation that I had to make me feel a little bit better. I don't know that I ever thought "Gee, eating this will make me happier," but now that I am aware of what I am eating I have noticed when I "crave" something.

Perdita hit the nail on the head regarding comfort. I left a particularly stressful meeting last week and on the drive home I thought, "I really want a donut." Well, donuts are sooooo off the Atkins plan that I knew I wasn't going to get one. I thought, "A donut isn't going to make me feel better. Losing another pound is, though."

Anyway, I have friends that eat ice cream by the pints when they are depressed. Like Chicklet, they know what they are doing, but just can't seem to stop. An aphrodisiac ice cream could be either REALLY good or REALLY bad.

Good because sex burns off calories and elevates your mood.

Bad because if you have eaten too much ice cream you really don't want to get naked in front of anyone.

really liking the way i look naked now,

b

SSBC-

I treat myself to the Atkins Endulge bars.. mint chocolate wafers. Only 4g carbs.

 

[Never]

When I eat ice cream because I'm craving sweets, I just enjoy its taste and the feel of it against my tongue. I don’t eat ice cream cones but I always get it on the cone.

If I'm down, I'll often convince a friend of mine to split a pint of ice cream with me. There's an odd pleasure I associated with sharing food, especially desert foods. It's not so much that the bad feelings go away as much as my mind focuses on something nice.

Also, you seem to be assuming that women know what they feel. If you're actually talking about a character that's suffering from a depression, as opposed to just being down, I find that many people who are depressed learn to see that as 'normal'. When I'm down I don't articulate to myself, "I'm sad now so I'll get ice cream". I find myself sort of automatically steered toward certain behaviors and attitudes when I'm angry, or down, or happy. Often, my friends will comment on my behavior and, in reflection, I'll consciously grasp my emotions.

 

[SexySoBeChick]

Re: me? maudlin? never!

SSBC-

I treat myself to the Atkins Endulge bars.. mint chocolate wafers. Only 4g carbs.

Ooooh, those are to die for. So are the peanut butter.

 

[TheEarl]

The title of the story is in fact Comfort Food.

I am actually quite worried now. I mentioned in another thread about how mentally I was such a girl and you lot seem to be confirming it. When I broke up with my ex, I went through an entire packet of mini Mars bars in an evening.

The Earl

 

[Never]

While society likes to focus on women's need for comfort food, there are very few men who didn't engage in the same behavior.

 

[deliciously_naughty]

I am lactose intolerant so I usually have to pay a price for eating ice cream...however, I do eat it on occasion. usually when I want something filling yet sweet and cool. When I'm upset I reach for frozen peanut butter cups

 

[Guest]

I am actually quite worried now. I mentioned in another thread about how mentally I was such a girl and you lot seem to be confirming it. When I broke up with my ex, I went through an entire packet of mini Mars bars in an evening.

That is sooooooooo sweet. Come to Mum, dear. I'll spoon feed you anything you want.

Pear

 

[Guest]

Even moreso!

While society likes to focus on women's need for comfort food, there are very few men who didn't engage in the same behavior.

Jeez Louise, yes!

Why do you think men complain so much about dinner not being ready for them when they get home.

Mashed potatoes are the supreme comfort food. Followed closely by biscuits and home baked bread.

b

 

[Guest]

I love ice cream and mashed potatoes, but utter comfort is a cup of hot, whipped up Mexican chocolate and a fresh, warm and thick corn tortilla with avacado (aguacate), or melted butter.

Now I have to go to the store.

A todos, que te vaya bien, Perdita