Planning a romantic evening for you and your sweetie? Sexy lingerie, rose petals, and a Barry White playlist are essential items, but you may be surprised to find out that one of the best ways to set the mood is by eating the right foods. Yep, believe it or not, certain foods can boost your sex drive while others can totally ruin the mood. Here are the best and worst foods for sex.
Best Choices
1. Sweet Potatoes
Listen up, fellas! Containing just as much potassium as a banana, sweet potatoes lower your blood pressure while also decreasing your risk of erectile dysfunction. And because sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, it’s believed that they fight infertility.
2. Watermelon
Who would’ve thought that America’s favorite summer fruit can work wonders for your sex life? According to a 2008 study conducted by Texas A&M University, watermelon contains ingredients that mimic the effects of Viagra. Wow!
3. Strawberries
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Need another reason to love strawberries? Not only do they provide healthy blood circulation due to their antioxidants, they’re also known for increasing a man’s sperm count. And get this: Pairing strawberries with chocolate activates your libido. You can’t go wrong!
Stay Away From
4. Alcohol
A glass of wine has become the standard for a romantic evening, but alcohol is a depressant first and foremost and too much decreases your libido, sexual arousal and ability to reach an orgasm. In addition, too much alcohol consumption may lower your inhibitions, leading you to engage in risky behavior, such as unprotected sex.
5. Steak
For many folks, there’s nothing tastier than a thick, juicy steak, but you may want to think twice before ordering one the next time you have a date night with the hubby or wife. Why? Well, meat, especially red meat, is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which puts you at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease – all three conditions can take a toll on your blood flow and sexual function.
6. Fatty Foods
This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, but fatty foods – think greasy burgers, French fries and deep-fried chicken – are loaded with saturated and trans fats, which can negatively impact your blood flow and make you susceptible for developing type 2 diabetes, which has been linked to sexual health issues in both sexes.
