Has your sex drive gone M.I.A? What turns us off may very well start with what we’re eating — causing you to suffer from a low sex drive. As we age, the foods that we eat can have an impact on testosterone levels which ultimately helps determine what’s going on below the belt. To ensure that your next romantic rendezvous won’t go soft, consider cleaning up your diet by tossing these foods to the wayside.
1. ALCOHOL
Forget “liquid courage,” overindulging on some alcoholic beverages can throw off your talent in the bedroom — making it harder to develop an erection and obtaining an orgasm. A few brews may also cause premature ejaculation. When you're hoping to have some fun between the sheets, stick with two drinks max and alternate with water.
2. CHEESE
What’s not to love about cheese? The answer is simple: it can take the spice out of the bedroom. Since cheese originates from cow’s milk, synthetic hormones can be present, which can negatively influence estrogen and testosterone levels.
3. CHOCOLATE
It may be a little surprising to find chocolate on this list, but it could be harming your sex life. Though usually thought of as an aphrodisiac because it stimulates feelings of euphoria and love, according to Dr. Michael Hirt, it will also suppress testosterone levels.
4. FRIED FOODS
Indulging in greasy foods like burgers and fries is a no-no when it comes to healthy eating and sex. The trans-fat found in fried foods is known to dramatically decrease the male and female libido. Men and women should avoid the consumption of French fries right before sex, since it can cause sexual health problems for both.
5 MINT
Yes, bad breath is a turn off when you’re trying to seduce your partner but don’t turn to mint for the quick fix. The menthol that’s found in mint has been linked to lowering t-levels, leaving you with little to no sex drive.
6. CANNED FOODS
A vast majority of canned foods are high in sodium, which can cause high blood pressure — ultimately reducing blood flow to the sex organs.
Deli meat, hot dogs, and hamburgers contain added hormones, preservatives, and antibiotics. These lower-grade meats can cause a hormonal imbalance in your body. Opt for leaner and un-processed cuts like chicken or turkey to keep the mood alive.
Certain vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts impact secretions such as semen, sweat, urine, and breath — leading to unpleasant scents and tastes.
It’s date night, you’ve decided on dinner and a movie, but that tub of popcorn is going to kill the mood later. Microwaved popcorn contains perfluorooctanoic acid, which is found in the lining of the bag. It’s been linked to decreasing sex drive and causing long-term prostate problems.
If you have a thing for licorice, it’s time to cut back on it because of the ingredient glycyrrhizin. This ingredient has been seen to lower t-levels.
Just because diet is in front of soda doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Diet sodas are loaded with artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, which directly affect serotonin levels. You’ll have a difficult time
7. PROCESSED MEATS
Deli meat, hot dogs, and hamburgers contain added hormones, preservatives, and antibiotics. These lower-grade meats can cause a hormonal imbalance in your body. Opt for leaner and un-processed cuts like chicken or turkey to keep the mood alive.
8. DIET SODA
Staying fit and trim is usually good for your sex drive, but eating and drinking products with artificial sweetners can be a total buzz kill. Such sweetners especially aspartame, directly affect your serotonin levels, a vital hormone in getting to your “happy place.”
9. BEANS
This health food is praised for being high in fiber and antioxidants that can help you keep your waistline, but it may be considered an anti-aphrodisiac for its gassy factor. Although our concerns about excessive flatulence may be exaggerated, when it comes to sex, being safe is always better than being sorry. Beans contain indigestible sugars that can make it down to our colon and function as prebiotics to feed our good bacteria, and make for a healthier colon, according to the Harvard Health Letter. However, before it ends up in our colon, these sugars reach our stomach, and the floating stools from trapped gasses make us feel bloated and gassy.
10.SUGAR
This stuff is everywhere, so don’t think that you’re safe just because you don’t spoon it into your coffee. The sweet stuff increases levels of the hormone insulin, which can cause you to store belly fat, lose muscle mass and causing your testosterone levels to drop. In men, belly fat raises estrogen levels, which can result in low libido and erectile dysfunction; one study found that glucose (sugar) significantly reduced total and free testosterone levels. Making an effort to get rid of the sugar you consume—knowingly or otherwise—could be just what the love doctor ordered.
Certain vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts impact secretions such as semen, sweat, urine, and breath — leading to unpleasant scents and tastes.
It’s date night, you’ve decided on dinner and a movie, but that tub of popcorn is going to kill the mood later. Microwaved popcorn contains perfluorooctanoic acid, which is found in the lining of the bag. It’s been linked to decreasing sex drive and causing long-term prostate problems.
Certain vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts impact secretions such as semen, sweat, urine, and breath — leading to unpleasant scents and tastes.
It’s date night, you’ve decided on dinner and a movie, but that tub of popcorn is going to kill the mood later. Microwaved popcorn contains perfluorooctanoic acid, which is found in the lining of the bag. It’s been linked to decreasing sex drive and causing long-term prostate problems.
A vast majority of canned foods are high in sodium, which can cause high blood pressure — ultimately reducing blood flow to the sex organs.
Deli meat, hot dogs, and hamburgers contain added hormones, preservatives, and antibiotics. These lower-grade meats can cause a hormonal imbalance in your body. Opt for leaner and un-processed cuts like chicken or turkey to keep the mood alive.
Certain vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts impact secretions such as semen, sweat, urine, and breath — leading to unpleasant scents and tastes.
It’s date night, you’ve decided on dinner and a movie, but that tub of popcorn is going to kill the mood later. Microwaved popcorn contains perfluorooctanoic acid, which is found in the lining of the bag. It’s been linked to decreasing sex drive and causing long-term prostate problems.
If you have a thing for licorice, it’s time to cut back on it because of the ingredient glycyrrhizin. This ingredient has been seen to lower t-levels.
Just because diet is in front of soda doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Diet sodas are loaded with artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, which directly affect serotonin levels. You’ll have a difficult time getting to tha
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