6 Natural Ways to Boost Low Libido
1. Boosting Your Diet
Research has proven that certain foods are natural aphrodisiacs. They increase blood flow to genital areas. Things like bananas, figs, or avocados can be libido-boosting aphrodisiacs. Watermelon has also been shown to have a Viagra effect for some due to the phytonutrients assisting in relaxing blood vessels.
Keeping a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables will also help keep the body fueled and maxed out on nutrients to maintain energy for any extracurriculars. Certain spices like clove or nutmeg have properties to boost sexual behavior in males. Saffron, on the other hand, can improve sexual dysfunction in females. There is also the age-old trick of oysters which are high in zinc, increasing blood flow to sex organs.
2. Incorporate Herbs Daily
When preparing meals for yourselves, add garlic or basil to your dishes. Garlic has higher levels of allicin which will increase blood flow. Just the smell of basil can stimulate the senses. Maca is considered an aphrodisiac herb that can boost arousal and can easily be incorporated into drinks or smoothies. Ginseng is another herb that has been shown to not only boost libido and sexual performance but also aid in increasing sex drives for women of menopausal age.
3. Try A Chocolate Fix
Chocolate boosts serotonin, a chemical that can increase mood and act as an aphrodisiac. It also increases blood flow to genital tissue, which can help increase libido. Plus, chocolate can be a very sexy symbol of desire and pleasure. There are even brands of chocolate that supplement additional ingredients and label it as sex chocolate. Play around with it and have fun. Spice it up on multiple levels.
4. Stay Hydrated
Hydration is super important for a good sex life. When your body is dehydrated, it won’t be able to achieve complete or proper orgasm. You may also experience headaches, fatigue, and dryness in your genital area. Your body works at its best when it is hydrated. It needs that liquid hydration to orgasm and maintains a certain libido level. Get those eight glasses (at least) in each day.
5. Limit Alcohol Or Other Substances
Having a few drinks or any recreational drugs may seem like they lighten the mood or give you a little extra confidence in a sexual situation. While you may think it increases libido, the opposite is actually true. They are depressants for your sex drive. They alter your blood flow and the functioning of organs needed for productive sexual arousal. With that being said, do indulge in that glass of red wine. But keep it to one. Red wine has antioxidants that will increase blood flow and widen blood vessels.
6. Get Quality Sleep
When you’re tired, your body has minimal energy to direct your libido. If your sleep schedule is out of whack, libido-boosting hormones can also be off-kilter. While you sleep, your body recovers, and hormones are secreted during this time. For men specifically, getting the appropriate amount of sleep can increase testosterone levels, interfering with sexual performance.
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