6 Foods To Give Your Man’s Libido A Lift

Both men and women can attest that no person’s sex drive is consistent throughout their entire lives.

But sometimes, the sex drive falls and just never come back up again.

This can be very frustrating for both men and women, but for men, it can be a challenge that gets into the core of their masculine identity.

Of course there are a large number of things that might change your man’s sex drive, from simple things like how tired, depressed or stressed they are, to what medications or alcohol they are putting in their systems.

To the surprise of many men, what they eat can also have a considerable impact on their sex drive.

So if you’re looking for a nutritional boost for your hubby or partner, these six foods might just be the answer.

1. Bananas

We’ll start with the simplest sex drive booster: bananas. This is one fruit that packs a punch, being a wonderful source of B vitamins and the amino acid tryptophan. The B vitamins boost energy levels, the tryptophan is an essential ingredient in serotonin (the feel good hormone) production. Even more impressive are the high levels of potassium and bromelain in bananas. The potassium is used in the production of sex hormones, and is thought to improve the sex drive, while bromelain improves blood flow and boosts the libido.

2. Maca

Maca is the latest in a long line of superfoods. It’s actually a plant that grows in Peru, a relative of the radish. Now, the root of the plant is used in medicine, and it has found its way to the West in powdered form. In its native land, it’s widely recognised as an aphrodisiac that improves both sex drive and performance. The root is also full of B vitamins that can help boost energy levels and lessen stress. To eat it, add it into breakfast, smoothies or even soups.

3. Pumpkin & Sunflower Seeds

Both pumpkin and sunflower seeds are highly nutritional and can help boost a man’s zinc levels. This might not sound like much but zinc is a very important mineral, and is essential in improving sperm quality and health, as well as giving the testosterone levels a boost. Inside these seed powerhouses, you’ll also find lots of healthy fats that are key for sexual health. Get him to eat them by adding a handful to the morning bowl of cereal, into salads, or even in a trail mix.

4. Celery

To most people, celery is a bit of a ‘nothing’ food, without much flavour or benefit. However, adding celery into your diet might have more of a positive effect on your man’s sex drive than you think. Eating celery can increase a pheromone called androsterone, which is a natural aphrodisiac. The veggie can also help increase sex drive and even enhance his climax. You can help him eat it by throwing it into his veggie juice, or simply snacking on it with hummus or nut butter.

5. Raw Nuts

Speaking of nuts, raw nuts are a great way to bring back the fire in the bedroom. Nuts like cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and almonds are all packed with L-Arginine, an amino acid. This particular amino acid is responsible for boosting nitric acid production, which in turn increases sex hormone production, encourages a firmer erection, and improves performance. Men will also find nuts to be rich in fatty acids, which as we mentioned before are great for sexual health. And the best thing? You can add them to almost anything, or just snack on them straight!

6. Cacao

Cacao, otherwise known as raw chocolate, has been a recognised aphrodisiac in the human world for centuries. In the modern world, we know that cacao is rich in powerful antioxidants called phenols. These are good for your heart, which in turn improves your sex drive.

Cacao also has a hand in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Eating the right kinds of chocolate can increase the same endorphins that flood the body when you’re in love, and cacao also has a chemical in it called phenylethylamine, which boosts dopamine and the feeling of desire. Add it into his diet in powdered form, or get some high quality dark chocolate.

Have you given these foods to give your man’s libido a lift?