If you would like put some sizzle back into your bedroom antics then there is nothing quite as good as an intimate, home-made dinner, using some xxx-rated foods to help turn up the heat.

Throughout history certain foods have been used to boost sexual performance and increase sexual libido, but what are these sexy foods and can modern-day science help backup their claims?

Almonds

Almonds have long been purported to improve passion, act as a sexual stimulant, and also help with fertility. Just like asparagus, almonds are nutrient dense and loaded with several trace minerals which are important for sexual health as well as reproduction, such as zinc, selenium, and vitamin E.

Raw Oysters

Probably the most  famous and well-known „sexy“ foods on the aphrodisiac list. High in Zinc, which will increases semen and testosterone production, oysters in addition contain a hormone known as dopamine, which improves libido.

Strawberries

The color red is known to help stoke the sexual fire: In 2008 a study found that men find women sexier if they are dressed in red, as opposed to „cool“ colors such as blue or green. Strawberries are also high in  folic acid, and B vitamin which helps reduce the chances of birth defects in females and increase sperm counts in males.

Garlic

Most likely most commonly known more as a turn off than a turn on, garlic is really a very effective aphrodisiac. It contains a powerful ingredient called Allicin that raises blood flow as well as libido.

Figs

Figs have a long history of for being a libido enhancer, and they make an excellent aphrodisiac because they’re packed with both soluble and insoluble fiber, which can be essential for heart health.

Alcohol

A glass or two can help you relax and help lower your inhibitions, which can be a good idea if you are in a safe environment. Also booze in moderation helps elevate HDL cholesterol, the good kind whilst lowering your chance of blood clots. If you want a  nonalcoholic replacement with similar health benefits, try a deeply colored 100% fruit juice such as pomegranate.

Chocolate

This is the surest way to a women’s heart. Nibbling on a piece of chocolates instantly creates a chemical called phenylethylamine, which is thought to produce the feeling of being in love. So, chocolate might just in fact, sweep the one you love off his or her feet and into your arms.

Using food to spark your sexual appetite can be a creative and enjoyable way to woo the one you love, keep healthy, and enjoy some of the foods that we occasionally overlook on the menu. So if you are  in search of foods to boost your own love life, apparently you really can have your chocolate cake and eat it too.

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