Let’s talk about sex baby. No, let’s really talk about sex. Do you ever feel like you lack sexual desire? Do you easily get tired when having sex? Lose your breath? Can’t get it up? Not having that mind-blowing orgasm you desire?
Well, guess what? It can all be due to your diet. There are quite a few foods out there that boost the libido, build your stamina, and assist with orgasms.
Imagine a better sex life just from eating foods as simple as oatmeal, grapes, avocado, and asparagus.
Just as health is wealth, I believe a healthy body equals a healthy sex life. I think most of us desire sex, but lack that physical will to really engage in it. A little over a year ago my beau and I went vegan for the entire month of December.
Yes, we went vegan during Christmas. Through that experience, I can honestly say that I did desire to have sex more, I had lots of energy, my orgasms took me to new heights, and my stamina was through the roof.
Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed sex even at my unhealthiest moments, but when you properly care for your body and feed it the food it needs, it is a different kind of experience.
I didn’t feel like I needed to wear a t-shirt to hide my stomach, and I didn’t feel like I needed to hold my breath to keep from huffing and puffing because I was out of breath, and more than anything, I was able to last longer and enjoy an amazing orgasm… or two.
Sex alone has many great benefits for your health. Research shows that frequent sex can boost your brainpower, strengthen your immune system, and burn calories. In addition, you’ll experience a happier life, and for the ladies, that natural glow.
So, what foods do you need to start eating to improve your sex life, boost your libido, and extend your stamina during sex? Here is a list of five foods and one drink to better your sex life.
We all know ginger aids in digestion, boosts immunity and is an anti-inflammatory, but did you know that it increases blood flow? Therefore, preventing cortisol from building up, which can cause erectile dysfunction.
According to a 2017 study published in Translational Andrology and Urology journal, ginger is used in the East as a circulatory stimulant to help older men improve their sex drive and manage erectile dysfunction.
As described in the book Food and Culture, back in the old days in China, people believed the way to improve sexual performance in both women and men was to combat malnutrition. It was thought that low libido may be caused by a lack of mineral-rich foods. Warming foods like ginger and ginseng were used to strengthen the body and increase energy – even sexual energy.
Avocado is a natural stress reliever. Let’s face it, when you’re stressed you lose your sexual desire. This fruit, popular among Californians boosts stamina and energy levels.
Asparagus provides the body with folate, vitamin E, and potassium, which aid in testosterone production.
The B vitamins in spinach help produce sex hormones, boost libido, and provide energy. Spinach is also known to aid fertility.
Ladies, we all love our wine, so you’re going to love this. A study found that one to two glasses of red wine a day can improve sexual health in women.
This includes “sexual desire, lubrication, and overall sexual function.”
Oatmeal increases blood flow to the clitoris and assists in treating erectile dysfunction.
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Elissa Mirsky, known to most as Elle, is a published author and former editor-in-chief of Bold Magazine. She believes food shouldn’t be boring and every meal should be fashionably edible. Follow her on Instagram @mylifebeingelle where she is documenting her journey to eat well, live life, and love self.
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