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7 foods that boost your sex drive
By joannewashburn // 2021-05-11
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Suffering from bedroom woes? Switch up your diet. Food has long been used to boost sexual desire. So if you're usually more eager to sleep than to have sex after getting in bed, your sex drive may be in need of a boost. Here are seven foods you should add to your diet to keep your sex drive happily humming:

1. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is packed with flavonoids and other antioxidants that activate nitric oxide (NO) in the body. NO widens your blood vessels, including those in the penis, allowing for better circulation. This can lead to firmer erections. Chocolate also has phenylethylamine, a compound that triggers the release of endorphins. Your body naturally produces endorphins to relieve stress and pain, such as after a workout. Stress can suppress your sex hormones and lower libido. So snack on a bar of dark chocolate before hopping into bed.

2. Cheese

Cheese can contain up to 10 times more phenylethylamine than dark chocolate. So you'll likely get its beneficial effects after eating just a slice or two of cheese. But take note that processed cheese is loaded with synthetic hormones that could possibly mess with your body's natural production of hormones. Cheese made from either sheep's or goats' milk is considered the least processed form of cheese.

3. Avocado

Avocado is a great source of glutathione, an antioxidant your body needs to make sex hormones. Plus, it protects your cells from inflammation and slows down aging. Avocado is also filled with vitamin B6. Studies say it can help women get in the mood by treating premenstrual syndrome symptoms like fatigue and bloating. Blend some avocados to make a refreshing fruit smoothie or top your toast with avocado slices.

4. Maca

Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a sweet root vegetable native to South America, where it is commonly used to boost fertility. According to one study, maca helps improve erectile dysfunction. Another recent study showed that maca improved sexual desire. Experts have also found that maca helps improve semen quality. Maca is easy to add to your diet. You can take maca supplements or add maca powder to smoothies, oatmeal or homemade energy bars. You can also dissolve maca powder in a glass of water and drink that with your meal.

5. Fatty fish

Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring are among the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats are the building blocks of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that play a key role in sexual health. Omega-3 fats also help your body better absorb vitamin D, a nutrient necessary for the healthy function of your sex hormones. You can also find omega-3s in nuts and seeds. So serve up a fish dish for dinner to get in the mood for lovemaking later on.

6. Pistachios

Pistachios have been shown to improve erectile dysfunction by lowering blood pressure levels. One study found that men who 100 grams (g) of pistachios every day for three weeks had better blood flow to the penis. They also had firmer erections.

7. Oysters

Outside of their uncanny resemblance to the female genitalia, oysters are great for boosting libido because they contain zinc. This mineral elevates testosterone levels while boosting the growth factor hormone. Both help improve muscle growth and physical performance – in and out of the bedroom. Zinc also helps improve lubrication in women. Also, oyster contains D-aspartic acid. This is an amino acid involved in the production and release of both testosterone and estrogen. Getting in the mood requires more than just a sensual song and some scented candles. You’re going to need the proper fuel for lovemaking in the form of foods that boost sex drive. Incorporate the foods listed above into your diet to increase your sexual desire and possibly improve your performance as well in the long run. Sources: MindBodyGreen.com Metro.co.uk
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