The kind of food ingested and how they are eaten have a strong influence on the sexual life experience of a man. Sex experience is associated with the performance, and stamina during intercourse. Many men are disappointed during and after sex due to low libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and not lasting beyond the first round. Generally, while good foods are good for sex, there are certain foods that are particularly very beneficial to a great sex life. Let’s take a look at ten of these foods that are packed with nutrients that can perk up your libido and may improve your overall health.
Eggs
Eggs are rich in vitamins B6 and B5. These substances help balance hormone levels and combat stress, both of which are essential for a healthy sex drive. Eggs increase libido and are also a symbol of fertility and rebirth. Eggs contain amino acid L-arginine that can improve erectile dysfunction. However you want them; poached, scrambled or fried, eggs are sure to give you a much-needed boost after a long day at work.
Bananas
Banana fruit is full of simple carbs to provide you with energy and potassium to help you keep going. The muscle-relaxing mineral prevents cramps and muscle spasms that may impede your sexy time. Potassium also helps lower blood pressure, which can boost sexual performance by ensuring proper blood flow to certain parts of the body, including the genitals. Bananas are also an excellent source of B vitamins, needed to increase energy production and to dampen your stress levels.
Nuts
Nuts are underrated and should be eaten often as snacks. Many nuts are rich sources of L-arginine, an amino acid, which boosts the production of nitric acid in the body. Nitric acid increases the production of sex hormones, and promotes a firmer erection and better sexual performance. Nitric oxide also boosts blood flow to the penis.
L-arginine has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Like Viagra, it helps relax muscles around blood vessels in the penis. When they dilate, blood flow increases so a man can maintain an erection.
Nuts are also an excellent source of essential fatty acids, which are healthy fats needed for male sexual health. Nuts also contain Zinc, which improves sperm health and quantity and boosts testosterone levels.
- Walnuts improve the quality of sperm. It is known to improve the shape, movement and vitality of the sperm.
- Almonds contain arginine which improves circulation and relaxes blood vessels. This amino acid found in almonds helps you maintain an erection.
Other important sex improving nuts include, cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, Peanuts, etc.
Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the richest natural sources of L-citrulline, a non-essential amino acid that your body converts to L-arginine in your body. This nutrient citrulline has a Viagra-like effect on the body as it boosts nitric oxide which relaxes the blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the penis and making the penis rock solid. This is the same effect that Viagra has to treat erectile dysfunction.
Spinach & Green Leafy Vegetables
Another food that provides sexual boost is leafy vegetables, especially spinach. This vegetable has a high arginine content – an amino acid needed to boost sexual performance. When this amino acid hits your system, it converts to nitric oxide, which helps initiate and maintain erections.
Other green leafy vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage, etc are also good sources of folate – a good sex nutrient which also helps to lower the risk of arterial disease.
Also, green leafy vegetables are powerful sources of magnesium, which helps to dilate blood vessels, allow blood flow and create better erections.
Ginger & Garlic
Garlic can be a smelly herb, but it is equally a miracle-worker when it comes to sex. This is because it’s a natural anticoagulant (blood thinner that prevents blood clot for easy blood flow), often used to prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. These anticoagulant properties make sure that there is plenty of blood flow to your penis, causing it to be hard in preparation and during sex. According to historians, ancient Egyptians used garlic to boost their stamina.
Similarly, Ginger aids blood flow and improves artery health, including the arteries leading to your penis
Beetroot Juice
The juice of beet root has been known to increase men’s stamina and allow them to last longer during sexual intercourse. Researchers discovered that the beet juice measurably improved blood flow to men’s brains and improved cognitive performance. Beet also contain Nitrates, which are converted into nitrite in the body & hence improves Sexual Power.
Once in the body, the nitrates are transformed into nitric oxide, which is a key player in relaxing and opening up the blood vessels, which then improves blood flow to the penis.
Meat
Include a variety of meats in your diet to improve your sex life. Beef, chicken, and pork contain high levels of L-Carnitine, L-arginine, and zinc. Carnitine and L-arginine are amino acids that improve blood flow. Uninterrupted blood flow is crucial to sexual response in both men and women. L-Carnitine can help boost libido, sexual function and testosterone levels in older men. L-carnitine also helps improve energy levels by increasing the burning of triglycerides as fuel in the body. These two nutrients may effectively treat erectile dysfunction in some men.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate releases serotonin and endorphins that improves your mood. It also increases the feelings of attraction between two people. Chocolate also contains phenylethylamine – a compound that we have been shown to produce when we are in love.
A British study showed that eating chocolate causes a more intense and longer brainbuzz than kissing. Given that stress can be strongly linked with a lower sex drive, a few squares of dark chocolate daily is a good way to pump up the passion.
Fish and SeaFood
Fish is high in vitamin B which helps in increasing libido. Vitamin B3 is in charge of anaerobic metabolism, which offers sexual energy and raises blood flow to the genitalia. Fish contains the amino acid L-arginine which is converted into nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is critical for improved blood flow even into the penis, aiding erection.
Seafood such as Oysters are also an excellent source of zinc, which aids blood flow to sexual organs in both genders. In men, zinc controls the testosterone level which is responsible for producing sperm. It is important that men load up on zinc as their zinc levels reduce during intercourse.
Conclusion
Building more of these super sex foods into your daily diet is one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to improve your health for optimal sex.