Gentlemen, are you feeling low on sexual fuel lately? I know you may hate to admit it, but sometimes, it just happens. Life gets to us mentally and physically, and tends to muck up our sex lives in response.
Here are some edible ways you can boost your libido and rev up your sexual appetite:
Celery
I understand celery isn’t the sexiest food out there, but it really can be a fantastic source for sexual stimulation. This little green guy contains androsterone, an odorless hormone released through male perspiration and turns women on.
Raw Oysters
This is one of the classic aphrodisiacs. Oysters are high in zinc, which raises sperm and testosterone production.
Bananas
Bananas contain the bromelain enzyme, which is believed to increase libido and reverse impotence in men. Bananas are also a good source of potassium and B vitamins, which increase the body’s overall energy levels.
Avocado
Avocados contain high levels of folic acid, which helps metabolize proteins, thus giving you more energy. They also contain vitamin B6 (increases male hormone production) and potassium, two elements that increase libido in both men and women.
Almonds
Almonds are a prime source of fatty acids. These are vital as they provide the raw material for a man’s healthy production of hormones. Additionally, the smell of almonds is purported to arouse passion in females.
Eggs
Eggs are high in vitamins B6 and B5. These help balance hormone levels and fight stress, two things that are crucial to a healthy libido. Some people will eat raw chicken eggs just prior to sex to increase libido and maximize energy levels… although I recommend brushing your teeth after you decide to do so.
Liver
A good source of glutamine – a cellular fuel for your immune system – liver may indeed increase a slowed-down libido.
Figs
Figs are high in amino acids, which are also believed to increase libido and increase sexual stamina.
Garlic
Sure they’re stinky, but garlic contains allicin, an ingredient that increases blood flow to the sexual organs. It’s a highly effective herb to help increase libido. Garlic capsules are always an option if you don’t feel like battling with garlic breath.
Chocolate
Obviously a very romantic and sensual food, chocolate also contains theobromine – an alkaloid – which is very similar to caffeine. It also contains phenylethylamine, a chemmical believe to produce the feeling of “being in love.”
Now get to your local supermarket and fill your shopping cart with goodies to fire up your sex life! Your lover will appreciate it.
Thanks to Men’s Health for doing the research for this article.
