Sometimes better sex starts in the kitchen with what you’re putting on your plate. With the right foods, you won’t only be making gains in the gym, but also in the bedroom.
Get back to having mind-blowing sex by eating foods that will amplify every angle of your sex life—satisfying both you and your partner.
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Pomegranate juice is the new Viagra—boosting testosterone levels, increasing sex drive, and improving sperm quality. A research team at Queen Margaret University in Edinburg, Scotland measured t-levels and blood pressure after a group of men and women drank pomegranate juice for fourteen days. Eleven different emoticons were also measured; feelings included fear, sadness, guilt, shyness, and self-assurance. The results: t-levels had increased in both sexes and there was in an increase in positive emoticons—causing negative feelings to drop. High t-levels indicate a high sex drive.
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Watermelon
This summer fruit is rich in sex-boosting phytonutrients. A 2008 Texas A&M research team indicated that the lycopene, citrulline, and bet-carotene found in watermelon can relax blood vessels by providing a natural enhancement to rev up your sex drive.
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Raspberries
Eating a handful of raspberries a day can help put the spice back in the bedroom. The reason: it’s packed with phytochemicals that can enhance your libido and sexual endurance.
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Tea
Go for ginseng tea instead of coffee in the morning, and you’ll be surprised later on. The tea contains a compound call ginsenoside, which can positively impact gonadal tissue—accountable for sperm production. It boosts sperm production while increasing sexual satisfaction.
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Ginger
Ginger won’t just alleviate a sour stomach—it will also increase sexual sensation. It works by dilating your blood vessels, which can lead to a better erection.
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Celery
It’s probably not the top food on your list, but give it a chance, because it can increase sexual stimulation. Celery contains androsterone, which is an odorless hormone that’s released when you sweat—turning women on. So you may just get that hot gym chick.
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Strawberries
Another phytonutrient powerhouse, strawberries are linked to a higher sperm count. Bonus: dipping them into dark chocolate will release the same endorphins stimulated by sex; the responsible endorphin-releasing compound is called phenylethylamine. There’s a reason why you’re eating chocolate covered strawberries on V-day with your partner.
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Asparagus
This veggie is a famous aphrodisiac for having high levels of vitamin B6 and folate, which gets converted to histamine. Higher levels of histamine mean more orgasms.
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Chili Peppers
Chili peppers won’t just spice up a dish but also your sex life because capsaicin triggers the release of endorphins. Endorphins create the feeling of euphoria—hello hotter sex.
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Garlic
Garlic is the king of all foods. Cook it right and you won’t be turning away your partner. The superfood contains allicin, a compound that can increase blood flow to sex organs. Be sure to flavor up each dish with this ingredient.
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Nuts
Yes, they’re loaded with omega-3 fatty acids — giving you that extra energy for the bedroom. Nuts also contain high levels of arginine, the precursor to nitric oxide (NO). Heightened NO levels will allow for a firmer erection and better performance.