Can foods really increase sexual awareness in men and women? Possibly, and if not in this marvelous world today there is a pill that can fix just about anything! But if you wanted to increase your 'mojo' the healthy way, what might you eat or drink to do just that? Below, I've listed a variety of things that one might consider trying.
So how does food affect sexual and emotional health? Adding soy to your diet will help in vaginal lubrication.Really? You betcha...FYI, Soy adheres to estrogen receptors, which maintains the lubrication the vagina needs. Soy is also used to suppress the effects of hot flashes that occur during menopause. Soy promotes a healthy prostate. To improve your circulation and stimulate nerve endings try adding chili peppers and ginger to your diet. As this improves, so will your sexual pleasure.
Food that is good for your heart will also be great for your penis. Good blood flow is necessary for an erection. If the heart is not operating properly, there is a good chance the penis will not be standing as straight as you want it to either. Foods that are high in saturated fat will clog the arteries, which in turn will limit the amount of blood flow that will reach your genital region. Fat is essential to create your hormones, but your body needs the right type of fats. Olive oils, seafood, and nuts are a great source of the good fat that will help in producing the hormones that are essential for your sexual health to operating at peak performance.
Here is a look at foods that have been praised for having aphrodisiac qualities to them and have been said to increase the sexual appetite:
- Asparagus
- Bananas
- Eels
- Oysters
- Figs
- Ginseng
The thought behind these foods is to increase your sex drive based on their smell, taste, or appearance, yes, that's right, they make you horny, or so studies say. There are those who believe that if you eat foods that are phallic in appearance you will make your penis strong and hard like the food you ingest. Old wise tale? I don't know, you tell me... The same thought process applies to eating oysters and figs, which either smell or look like a woman’s vulva when she is aroused. By ingesting the foods, they hope that they will become plump, slippery, and tasty as well.
When you eat hot foods, they say that it is thought to make you have the appearance of sexual excitement. Eating sweet or spicy foods is said to put you in a relaxed mood and ready to partake of more pleasure. Soooo, if you want to increase your sexual appetite, then horny goat weed is
a great option. This was first noticed after farmers in China started
noticing that their goats were getting more sexual active after eating a
local weed. Recent studies by the University of Milan discovered that Horny Goat weed could increase the sexual appetite.
Having a low sexual appetite can be a true crisis.
It can be common to have your sexual appetite fall off after a certain
age, but it has been a growing occurrence in 30 something males for
sometime now. If you fall into the group that you still have the urge,
but can’t seem to get the spirits to rise, then there are a few quick
and simple answers that can take effect within days. Simply by having
the right vitamin intake you can improve those spirits and give you both
a truly pleasurable experience.
Some may scoff at a sex diet, but it can work. A sex
diet doesn’t mean changing your food intake or amounts. It can simply
mean taking a supplement for your sexual appetite.
Do these food myths work? You be the judge. They cannot change your sexual organs to look any different than they already do. Although the power of suggestion is strong and using food as a form of seduction or as a form of sexual play can be very enticing. A great way to spice up your sex life is with the use of food. Isn't it time you get creative?
Fast boosts and slow effects:
Alcohol will relax you emotionally and give you a flushed appearance. For the short amount of time it lasts it boosts your self-confidence
Caffeine and sugar is always a quick boost of energy
These are a couple of short-term effects and the reality is what we eat on a daily basis will in the long term, have the strongest effect on your sexual health. To be at your best both physically and sexually your diet should contain plenty of fish and fresh vegetables.
To make food a part of your sexual experience cook or create foods that will entice both you and your lover into a passionate night of tasting and exploring, cook a meal together of your favorite foods and then feed them to each other. You could sit at a table while doing this or you could spread a blanket on the floor, place the foods around the floor, and then let your imagination and passion flow free 'The Karma Sutra' suggests a ram's or goat's testicle boiled in sweetened milk, and cooked with sparrow’s eggs, rice and honey for an aphrodisiac. I'm sorry, this is where I'd have to pass and wing it.
