Aphrodisiacs are a suitable way to aid your libido; from chocolate to wild oats, they are a great natural way to enjoy sex more and boost sexual arousal.
An aphrodisiac is a food, drink, herb, or other thing that stimulates sexual desire. The most powerful aphrodisiacs include ginkgo biloba, wild oats, chocolate, and other substances.
They work to lower your cortisol (a stress hormone), increase your level of testosterone (a hormone that increases sex drive), or make you feel happy and relaxed.
Let's begin with what causes low libido, as often lifestyle changes can fix the problem. Ageing, stress, anxiety, and depression, drug and alcohol use, medical conditions, low testosterone (in men), menopause, and medication side effects can all cause your sexual arousal to dim.
So what are the most potent aphrodisiacs? Here they are:
Gingko biloba
Traditional Chinese medicine uses ginkgo biloba as a tonic preparation to restore body balance. It aids in increasing blood circulation, which can help with sexual dysfunction, and traditionally, it was used to increase sexual energy as well.
Wild oats
Now we're not talking about oatmeal; wild oats are found in the wild in Central Asia and Europe. Some research points to this grain having an aphrodisiac effect on both men and women because it can raise testosterone and help regulate hormones.
Horny goat weed
This oddly-named plant is also known as Epimedium and is known for being a standard treatment for sexual and erectile dysfunction in Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to research, it can also help bring low thyroid hormone levels into balance.
L-arginine
This amino acid works as an antioxidant, and it's an excellent supplement for sexual health. It boosts blood flow, helps prevent heart disease, and may help treat male infertility.
It's also commonly used by men who wish to treat high blood pressure issues. If this is the case for you, check with your doctor before you combine blood pressure medications with these supplements. You can purchase an over-the-counter arginine supplement, or you can increase your intake of this amino acid by consuming more protein-rich foods like fish, meat, chicken, beans, nuts, and dairy.
Chocolate
The most popular choice is chocolate, as it is readily available. It has a reputation for putting people in the mood for sex because it contains a compound called phenylalanine, which increases certain brain chemicals that make people happier. It might boost your libido or act as an aphrodisiac in the sense that it puts you in a better mood.
Oysters
Another popular choice is oysters, as raw ones can help boost your sperm count, which is handy when trying to conceive a child. The zinc in oysters helps to raise testosterone, which allows both men and women to maintain a good mood.
Strawberries
Suppose you associate chocolate-dipped strawberries with Valentine's Day. There's a good reason behind this marketing. The red colour can be related to this holiday for lovers, and it contains a lot of Vitamin C, a compound that can give your sex drive a slight boost and help men decrease their risk for prostate cancer.
Written by VavaViolet Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Blackman.
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