Valentine's day is a day for lovers. As this day winds down, and you decide it would be nice to have a better sex-life, maybe the thing to do is head to the grocery store.
For those of you who can use a libido pick-me-up, start eating more fruits and veggies. Our sex drive is affected by what we put into our bodies.
Fruits and vegetables lower your cholesteral and keep blood moving to "important places."
And a Valentine’s Day favorite, chocolate, can be good for your sex life. Experts say chocolate contains a compound that produces feelings of euphoria. Dark chocolate is even better, increasing your body’s sensitivity. But don’t eat too much of it, just a little will do.
Sex Therapist, Mary Linda Davis, recommends a healthy diet. "Changing your diet indicates an attitude change, that you're worthy, that you like yourself, that you're worthy to do things conducive to having a more positive life," said Davis.
Davis says diet is one of the ways we medicate our bodies. She explains. "When I'm feeling good about me, I eat better, I exercise. I feel better about me, and I feel much more available, emotionally, and to experience my sexuality in whatever form."
THE BETTER SEX DIET
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. It lowers cholesterol level and keeps blood moving in important places
While overall fruits and vegetables help, blueberries can do more for you that Viagra. It relaxes blood vessels and improves circulation.
Ginger: Eaten raw, cooked, or crystallized. Ginger increases blood flow to important places.
Chili Peppers: Capsaicin, the compound that gives chilies their burn, might also trigger the brain to release endorphins, that can create sensations of pleasure. Chili peppers stimulate the nervous system.
Nuts: Keeps vascular system healthy, ensuring blood flow. Nuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, shown to lower cholesterol.
Soy: Soy products like soy milk, have phytoestrogens, said to combat PMS and menopause---two things that can get in the way of a good sex life. According to researchers: soy, when ingested as part of your diet, is a natural lubricant for women.
Rutgers University World Association of Sexology
Oysters: High in zinc, needed for testosterone production.
Chocolate: Chocolate conatins phenylethylamine, a chemical compound that can produce feelings of euphoria and happiness. DARK chocolate is higher in cocoa, that contains methylxanthines, stimulants that increase your body’s sensitivity.
