{"id":84646,"date":"2018-09-02T04:45:23","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T11:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=84646"},"modified":"2022-10-31T04:47:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T11:47:19","slug":"6-foods-that-naturally-increase-your-libido","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/health-beauty\/6-foods-that-naturally-increase-your-libido\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Foods That Naturally Increase Your Libido"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Both men and women are affected by decreased libido. Whether it is age or underlying health conditions, roughly 32% of women and 15% of men lack the desire to have sex on a regular basis. When it comes to boosting your libido, all you need are the right foods<\/a> to help you get back in the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Having a decreased libido can be attributed to low testosterone, depression, stress, sexual dysfunction, being overweight, drug or alcohol use, or even sleep apnea<\/a>. Most men with sleep apnea don\u2019t realize that it can decrease testosterone levels. Low testosterone levels<\/a> can also be the result of a poor functioning endocrine system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Women can have low sex drive because of sociocultural influences (stress, media images, job, etc.), relationship issues, thyroid problems<\/a>, fibroids, or edometriosis. Birth control pills and other forms of pregnancy prevention, which affect hormones, can also negatively affect a woman\u2019s desire to have sex<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For both sexes, increasing the libido can often mean that lifestyle changes need to be made.<\/a> A lot of foods in the Standard American Diet have been linked to decreased libido, primarily due to the hormones, antibiotics, and processed ingredients. Excess consumption of sodium-rich foods, which can lead to high blood pressure, can also decrease blood flow to sexual organs. Dairy products<\/a> often contain synthetic hormones (phtalic acid esters), which negatively affect estrogen and testosterone levels. Finally, caffeine can increase cortisol levels and induce stress that decreases libido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bananas contain bromelain, which is an enzyme that helps to reverse impotence in men and naturally increase the libido<\/a>. Additionally, bananas are great sources of potassium and B-vitamins<\/a>, which help to boost overall energy levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Men in India have been using cloves to help treat sexual dysfunction for centuries. According to a study in the journal of BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, <\/em>clove extract helped to boost sexual activity in male rats. Cloves can also help to get rid of bad breath<\/a>, which can\u2019t hurt your love life. You can also combine the use of cloves with nutmeg or saffron for more libido-boosting benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vitamin C<\/a> is one of the most important nutrients when it comes to collagen production, which naturally declines with age.<\/a> The fact that your skin may not be as firm can make it difficult for men to maintain an erection<\/a>, and may lead to looser vaginal walls in women. Boost collagen levels by eating vitamin C-rich foods<\/a> like kiwis, bell peppers, parsley, Brussels sprouts, guavas, or citrus fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Increase Libido Through Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bananas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C-Rich Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ginseng<\/h3>\n\n\n\n