1. Dark Chocolate
This one is a given. Maybe even over talked about, but it doesn’t take away the fact that it works. A recent study claimed that women who reported eating dark chocolate daily had more satisfying sex lives. Chocolate promotes the release of endorphins in your system, making you feel really good. It also contains small amounts of caffeine and other feel good chemicals that if taking in large amounts can have you feeling psychedelic. However, a few pieces of chocolate can help lead you in a satisfying direction.
2. Oysters
With their high level of zinc, a mineral required for the production of testosterone, oysters seem to make every sexy food list. These aren’t the only sea food delicacies that help in sparking your love machine: mussels and clams, along with oysters, deliver two types of amino acids needed to rev the engine. Be sure to chew thoroughly before swallowing. You’ll get more out of the sea creatures.
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3. Bananas
Like any exercise, you need endurance. And if you plan on being in the bedroom all four quarters, you’re going to need the energy to do it. Eat a banana before getting down in the sheets and you’ll be ready to go. Bananas contain B vitamins, which are necessary in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. In addition, B vitamins are also believed to help in the production of sex hormones like testosterone.
4. Honey
Miel contains simple carbs that are ready for use as soon as you eat it. Honey also contains B vitamins, and like bananas, aid in testosterone production. Additionally, it also contains boron, which helps in metabolizing and using estrogen which is important for blood flow and arousal.
5. Celery
The tale here is that celery contains the male hormone androsterone, which acts as a pheromone to trigger female attraction. If he eats it and starts to sweat, your man will become irrisitable. If you’re not feeling it, eat a bit yourself. Androsterone in women elevates the mood. What’s better than being healthy and getting it on?
6. Flaxseeds
If you’re like us, you cringed when you read this. Flaxseeds? Really? Well, apparently just one tablespoon a day will increase the libido-boosting effects your body can have by increasing the testosterone production in your body. These seeds also contain essential fatty acids, like omega-3 and omega-6, which, consequently, are the essential building blocks of all sex hormones. Besides eating these seeds in cereal or on top of salads, you can also eat oil. But be careful, these can spoil fast so be careful.
7. Nutmeg and Clove
Proven in humans? Don’t know. But proven in rats, yes! Research has shown that nutmeg and clove gave the sexual activity of rats a boost in the right direction. Each element helps you relax by stimulating a particular part of the nervous system. Now you know what you can use it for when you see that little bottle at Starbucks. Go ahead, sprinkle a little on your drink of choice.
8. Ginger
Sushi anyone? Fresh ginger stimulates the circulatory system which increases blood flow to your genitals. The aroma of the powerful root will have you in the mood in no time. Yes, that’s right; sniff it instead of eat it. Smelling the ginger has a stronger effect on penile and vaginal blood flow. Time to get your sniff on!