17 Foods to Eat to Increase Libido
It should come as no surprise that at Himplant®, we are concerned with optimizing men’s confidence. While our focus is on aesthetic enhancement, many men are also concerned with satisfying sexual function. There are so many factors that affect peak sexual function that it’s easy to get lost in the jargon.
Simply put: libido is complex, but we have a few quick and easy tips for stimulating arousal and building towards a healthy sex life.
What is Libido?
The first question for anyone struggling in the bedroom is: what is libido? Libido is as much a concept as a descriptor, but in short, a healthy libido means having a healthy sex drive.
Psychoanalytic theory views the concept as a psychic drive for sex or a sexual instinct, but today it is commonly used as a euphemism for physical, sexual arousal.
How do Food and Libido Interact?
With libido, you are what you eat. A balanced diet and regular exercise can work wonders for your energy levels, sexual stamina, testosterone production, and more. Healthy foods act as a source of vitamins as much as an aphrodisiac, while an unhealthy diet (full of fried foods, carbohydrates, and bad fats) will increase your risk of erectile dysfunction and your risk of heart disease.
Who wouldn’t want an improved libido with a side serving of heart-healthy benefits?
It should be noted that a healthy diet isn’t a silver bullet when it comes to complex issues like antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, some instances of erectile dysfunction, and overall sexual endurance.
Still, it is a simple first step to reclaiming your sexual intimacy with your partner.
What Foods Increase Libido
These libido boosters will help you improve your bedroom antics by increasing sex drives, strengthening erectile function, and heightening the pleasure from sexual activities with a bonus of improved cardiac health, brain health, cholesterol levels, and blood circulation.
Here are a few of our favorite libido boosters to bring the heat back to your bedroom in record time.
1. Apples
Not only are they delicious, but apples contain multiple polyphenols, antioxidants, and flavonoids that protect you from prostate cancer and increase blood flow to your penis, all while whitening your teeth. Just make sure you don’t peel off the skin! The skin is where most of these promising chemical compounds live.
(Apples aren’t just for Adam! They’ve also been shown to increase female libido as well.)
2. Avocados
Avocados are a superfood full of penis-friendly compounds like vitamin B6 and zinc alongside omega-3 fatty acids (for heart health) and folic acid, which increases your energy and maybe even your sexual stamina.
3. Bananas
Bananas are the ultimate source of potassium in the fruit world, which aids in blood circulation and overall sexual health.
4. Brazil Nuts
It’s time to go nuts for your nuts. Brazil Nuts are rich in a chemical compound called selenium, which has been linked to increased sperm production and motility (the movement of individual sperm).
5. Carrots
Carrots are the perfect food to help improve your sperm count; in this case, it’s from the chemical carotenoids, which also happen to give the veggie its distinctive orange hue.
6. Cashews
Another nut for your nuts. Cashews are a great source of zinc, a nutrient known for boosting testosterone and blocking the
enzymes that convert it to estrogen. These are an actual sex drive enhancer for men.
7. Chilies
Spicy chili peppers are not for the faint of heart, and scientific studies have shown that men who regularly eat spicy food have elevated levels of testosterone. The T-boost comes from the chemical capsaicin, which tricks the brain into believing that the food is burning your tongue.
This stimulation elevates the heart rate, fires nerve endings, and releases endorphins that give you a natural high and can put you in the mood.
An added benefit to all this exertion is the constriction of blood vessels, which can have the added benefit of increasing blood flow to your member.
8. Chocolate
One of our favorite aphrodisiacs, chocolate, contains compounds that fire up the pleasure centers of your brain by increasing dopamine levels. It doesn’t hurt that chocolate is almost universally enjoyed and can be melted and eaten off of your partner.
9. Cranberries
Cranberries (like citrus fruits) are full of vitamin C and B, which help synthesize sex hormones and reduce stress levels.
10. Coffee
It turns out that coffee can really get you going. Some studies have demonstrated that two to three cups of coffee can help to prevent erectile dysfunction. Caffeine improves blood flow, relaxing the arteries of your penis and strengthening erections.
Talk about a jolt of energy.
11. Garlic
Garlic gets an undeserved bad rap when it comes to romance. Sure it’s strong, but it smells great while cooking and is good for your health.
The main benefit comes from the elevated levels of allicin in garlic, a compound that inc
