#1 Watermelon
Highlighted Content: Citrulline
Watermelon is rich with citrulline, an
amino acid that helps improve blood flow to the heart and genitalia, as well as
to the rest of the body.
Citrulline is highly effective at relaxing blood vessels. Result: Increased
blood flow to your sexual organs.
In fact, citrulline is actually found in higher concentrations in watermelon
rind than in the flesh, but there's still plenty citrulline in the delicious
flesh to make eating it worthwhile.
#2 Bananas
Highlighted Content: Bromelain, Potassium, Vitamin B (Riboflavin)
Bananas are said to be increasing your
sexual desire due to rich in the enzyme bromelain (as well as
pineapples).Bromelain is believed to increase libido and reverse impotence in
men.
Besides that, they are also good sources of potassium and vitamin B like
riboflavin, which increase the body's overall energy levels and vital for the
production of sex hormones, or testosterone.
#3 Avocados
Highlighted Content: Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folic Acid
The Aztecs called the avocado tree
"ahuacatl," or "testicle tree." Well, at least they got it
right.
While avocados can indeed look like that body part, it contains tons of vitamin
B6 to increase male hormone production, and potassium to regulate a woman's
thyroid gland, avocados play a role in boosting libido for both sexes.
They're also rich in folic acid, which helps metabolize proteins, thus
important for energy and stamina.
#4 Eggs
Highlighted Content: Vitamin B5 and B6, Cholesterol, Vitamin A
Why are eggs considered as an
aphrodisiac?
Eggs are known as a good source of Vitamin B5 and B6 that help fight stress,
balance hormone levels and are critical to a healthy libido. Since high levels of
stress can lower your sex drive, eating eggs surely is a great way to overcome
it after a tired day at work!
Egg yolks contain cholesterol, which are important building blocks for
testosterone. Eating raw eggs is one of the most direct ways of increasing
testosterone and ultimately enhancing the male libido.
Moreover, eggs are also one of the most important sources of vitamin A, which
keeps the epithelial tissues healthy. These tissues line all of the internal
and external surfaces of the body, specifically the woman genital organ.
#5 Fish
Highlighted Content: Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B5, B6 and B12
Most fish, especially mackerel, salmon
and halibut contain large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance the
nervous system and boost circulation. Since huge part of healthy sex for both
men and women is increasing blood flow, eating fish is one of the good way to
increase your sexual desire!
Fish is also good sources of essential Vitamin B5, B6 and B12, all of which are
important in keeping good reproductive health.
#6 Almonds
Highlighted Content: Essential fatty acids
Almonds are another major source of
essential fatty acids. Almonds provide the basis for the healthy production of
male hormones that are important in regulating sex-drive.
In addition, the smell of almonds is found to arouse passion in female. You can
add to the sexual ambience by lighting some almond-scented candles to build up
her mood. Perhaps eating chocolate with almond should be nice idea to try!
But please be careful.Some people have allergies to almonds. Severity of
almond-induced allergic reactions ranges from slight oral allergy syndrome to
severe and even potentially fatal systemic reactions (anaphylactic shock,
swelling of the throat and asthma)
#7 Chilies
Highlighted Content: Capsaicin
The stuff that makes chilies hot,
capsaicin, can actually boost your libido. Have you ever noticed a natural high
when eating chilies? Capsaicin promotes the release of chemicals that can raise
your heart rate, stimulates nerve endings and trigger the release of
endorphins. Endorphins produce feelings of euphoria and pleasure, and they have
a calming effect. They fill you with a sense of well-being and relaxation.
#8 Garlic
Highlighted Content: Allicin
Bad on the breath but good on the sex
drive. Garlic contains high levels of allicin - a compound that can improve
blood flow to the sexual organs. As such, it's a highly effective herb to help.
Allicin is only produced once garlic has been chopped as it is produced through
an enzyme reaction.
If you or your partner can't stand the odour of garlic, both of you can always
take garlic capsules as an alternatives.Besides, allicin is also has great
anti-fungal properties.
#9 Figs
Highlighted Content: Amino acids
These are high in amino acids, which are believed to
increase libido. They can also improve sexual stamina.
#10 Chocolate
Highlighted Content: Theobromine, Phenylethylamine, Anti-oxidants
Chocolate is a sure-fire sexual stimulant. It contains theobromine, an alkaloid which is very similar to caffeine.
It also has phenylethylamine, something believed to produce the feeling of "being in love."
What make it more special is dark chocolate has a massive amount of
anti-oxidants, which are great for the body in general to help maintain
the immune system.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine published a study that found, women who
enjoyed a piece of chocolate every day had a more active sex life than
those who didn't.
