1/15 Eating the right foods before sex can enhance the experience by boosting energy, stamina, and mood.
(Image: Canva)2/15 Foods to eatDark chocolate: It contains compounds like phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are known to promote feelings of attraction and excitement.
(Image: Canva)7/15 Watermelon: It contains citrulline, a compound that improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels.
(Image: Canva)Advertisement Remove AdAdvertisement Remove Ad9/15 Spinach: It is high in magnesium, which helps reduce inflammation and improve blood flow.
While they are healthy foods, the strong, lingering smell can be off-putting to your partner during close physical interactions, potentially reducing the intimacy and enjoyment of the experience.
1/15 Eating the right foods before sex can enhance the experience by boosting energy, stamina, and mood. Nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean proteins improve blood flow and hormone levels, which are crucial for sexual arousal and performance. Foods rich in antioxidants and healthy fats support cardiovascular health, ensuring adequate blood circulation to sexual organs. Sexologist Sudhakar Narang from RMS hospital, Secunderaba lists down foods items that one should eat before sex and the items to avoid. (Image: Canva)
2/15 Foods to eat
Dark chocolate: It contains compounds like phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are known to promote feelings of attraction and excitement. Phenylethylamine helps stimulate the brain's pleasure centers, enhancing mood and creating a relaxed state conducive to intimacy. Additionally, serotonin can improve mood and reduce stress, making the experience more pleasurable. (Image: Canva) It contains compounds like phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are known to promote feelings of attraction and excitement. Phenylethylamine helps stimulate the brain's pleasure centers, enhancing mood and creating a relaxed state conducive to intimacy. Additionally, serotonin can improve mood and reduce stress, making the experience more pleasurable. (Image: Canva)
3/15 Oysters: These are rich in zinc, an essential mineral for testosterone production. Higher testosterone levels can enhance libido in both men and women, leading to increased sexual desire and improved performance. Zinc also supports overall sexual health and can boost fertility. (Image: Canva)
4/15 Avocados: These are loaded with healthy fats, vitamin B6, and potassium. The healthy fats provide sustained energy, crucial for prolonged sexual activity, while vitamin B6 helps regulate hormone levels, ensuring a balanced libido. (Image: Canva)
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5/15 Bananas: These are high in potassium and vitamin B6, both of which are vital for maintaining energy and muscle function. Potassium aids in muscle strength and can prevent cramps, improving overall stamina and endurance. Vitamin B6 helps regulate hormones and reduce stress, contributing to a better mood and increased sexual desire. (Image: Canva)
6/15 Almonds: It contains a combination of protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E. The protein and healthy fats provide a steady source of energy, essential for sustained physical activity. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant that improves blood flow and maintains healthy skin, boosting physical appearance and confidence, which can enhance the sexual experience. (Image: Canva)
7/15 Watermelon: It contains citrulline, a compound that improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. This effect is like how Viagra works, leading to enhanced arousal and better sexual performance. Increased blood flow ensures that sexual organs function optimally, improving sensitivity and pleasure. (Image: Canva)
8/15 Ginger: It is renowned for its ability to improve circulation. Enhanced blood flow can lead to better sexual performance and sensitivity, making the experience more enjoyable. Traditionally, ginger has also been used to increase libido and energy levels, making it a natural aphrodisiac. (Image: Canva)
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9/15 Spinach: It is high in magnesium, which helps reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. Better blood circulation can lead to increased arousal and more satisfying sexual experiences. (Image: Canva)
10/15 Foods to not eat
Beans: It can cause bloating and gas due to their high fibre and raffinose content. These digestive issues can lead to discomfort and embarrassment, making it difficult to enjoy intimate moments. (Image: Canva)
11/15 Broccoli and cauliflower: These are high in fibre and raffinose, a complex sugar that can cause gas. Like beans, these vegetables can lead to bloating and discomfort, reducing the enjoyment of sexual activity and potentially causing embarrassment. (Image: Canva)
12/15 Red meat: It is heavy and takes longer to digest, which can make you feel sluggish and lethargic. The energy required for digestion can reduce your overall energy levels and sexual desire, making it less likely that you'll feel up to engaging in physical activity, including sex. (Image: Canva)
13/15 Cheese: It can be difficult to digest and may cause bloating. The resulting discomfort and bloating can detract from the physical comfort necessary for enjoyable sex. (Image: Canva)
14/15 Onions and garlic: It can cause strong odours that linger on the breath. While they are healthy foods, the strong, lingering smell can be off-putting to your partner during close physical interactions, potentially reducing the intimacy and enjoyment of the experience. (Image: Canva)
