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15 aphrodisiac foods to improve your libido

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15 aphrodisiac foods to improve your libido

Try these foods to get you in the mood for sex

by Shenielle Aloysis  /   March 24, 2020

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Looking for a little oomph in the bedroom? Life can get to you sometimes, and we often become so bogged down in everyday stresses that the last thing on our mind is sex. Still, physical intimacy is important and a healthy part of a committed relationship.

For centuries, certain foods and substances have been rumored to have aphrodisiac properties by reducing stress, increasing blood flow or positively affecting neurotransmitters. All of these effects can improve libido so add these food items to your shopping cart ASAP if you want to take your sex life from all right to all night:

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15 aphrodisiac foods to improve your libido
Oysters
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Researchers recently found that oysters contain amino acids that trigger production of sex hormones. A well-known aphrodisiac, oysters are high in zinc and have a reputation for being great for love and fertility.

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Chocolate
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Chocolate is sensual, from its taste to its aroma, but dark chocolate has also been shown to cause an increase in dopamine, which induces feelings of pleasure.

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Bananas
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With its phallic shape, bananas already look like a feel-good food; but they also contain bromelain, an enzyme which experts say triggers testosterone production, and the fruit’s potassium and vitamin B elevate energy levels.

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Coffee
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A study published in the journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior suggested that coffee could put women in the mood for sex.

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Strawberries
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Feed them to each other for a healthy, vitamin C-packed dessert that helps keep blood flowing to all regions of the body.

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Pomegranate
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Filled with antioxidants which support blood flow, one study found that pomegranate juice had a positive effect on erectile dysfunction. The seeds of this luscious red fruit improve blood flow and are rumored to increase genital sensitivity.

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Chili Peppers
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The capsaicin in peppers heats up the body and increases blood flow, as well as cause the brain to release endorphins, which are a feel-good chemical. Along with the internal effects leading to sexual desire, they have temporary external effects that cause the outer appearance of sexual desire, such as flushed skin and swollen lips.

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Almonds
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These nuts are an ancient symbol of fertility. The sweet fragrance may also serve as a sexual attractant.

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Truffle
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This expensive, earthy fungus has a pungent flavour with an aphrodisiac reputation extending back to ancient Roman times. The scent is believed to mimic androstenone, which serves as an attractant to the opposite sex.

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Nutmeg
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This sweet spice’s aphrodisiac reputation dates back to early Hindu cultures, where it was believed nutmeg’s warming properties stimulated sexual appetites while its ability to sweeten breath increased attraction.

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Red wine
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In moderation, red wine increases blood flow, relaxes you, and lowers inhibitions. Have a few ounces of red wine, but don’t overdo it.

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Aniseed
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Ancient Greek and Roman civilisations believed anise strengthened female sexual arousal.

Cinnamon
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Eating cinnamon heats up your body and, in turn, your sex drive. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory properties, and can help normalise blood sugar.

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Asparagus
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Can a vegetable be sexy? Asparagus may have a slightly phallic-shape but yes, it can contribute to your sex drive too. It contains a lot of sexually stimulating nutrients like Vitamin E, B and potassium.

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Watermelon
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Watermelon is nature’s Viagra because it contains citrulline, a non-essential amino acid that relaxes and dilates blood vessels much like other drugs that are used to treat erectile dysfunction.

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This article was first published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.

 

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