How your diet
affects your sex life
Many men spend countless hours in the gym working
on their physique, aiming to improve their health and stay fit; and, let’s face
it, they also do it to improve their chances at a stellar sex life. Little do
they know, many factors affecting their sex lives are tied to their diet.
Simple things like skipping the drive-thru and drinking a little less at happy
hour may drastically improve a man’s libido and radically boost sex drive.
Did you know that food has the ability to reduce
testosterone, diminish sex drive, reduce sensitivity, and alter sperm
production? Good news: it can also do the exact opposite. Many fruits and
vegetables, whole grains, and spices can regulate testosterone, increase
libido, and significantly improve sex drive. Bottom line: what men eat affects
their sex life. So, why not use food to your advantage?
First things first: Maintaining a healthy
waistline is crucial to a man’s sex drive and overall sexual health. According
to The Cleveland Clinic, “One study found that men who have a waist size larger
than 40″ are more likely to have erectile dysfunction than men whose waists are
smaller.” Registered dietician Kristin Kirkpatrick says, “If you’re overweight,
lose it so you’ll be more ready to use it.” Bottom line: overeating can lead to
weight gain, which can lead to a dwindling sex drive.
Most people are aware that a healthy lifestyle is
the key to a good sex life. However, small, simple changes can also affect
libido and testosterone levels. For example, cutting out fast food can have a
drastic effect on sexual health. According to Medical Daily, “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 libido. The adverse effects of consuming these trans-fatty acids
[also] include an increase in the amount of abnormal sperm production for
men," says Dr. Douglas Heise, a chiropractic physician. Who knew that
after-work burger and fries had such an effect on your sex life?
Like fried foods, alcohol can have a negative effect on a man’s sexual health.
According to Dr. Maryanne Fisher, psychologist at Saint Mary's University in
Halifax, NS, Canada, “Alcohol decreases testosterone, which is the backbone to
male sex drive, and can make vasopressin plummet, meaning it might be difficult
to achieve an erection; alcohol [also] reduces oxytocin, so the sense of touch
is not as sensitive.” Stick to one or two drinks to avoid these effects and
maintain healthy testosterone and vasopressin levels.
Modest dietary choices often have drastic effects
on a man’s sex life. Next time you’re considering that late-night snack or
going overboard on the tequila, think again. Instead, incorporate fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, vitamins, and minerals into your diet for an instant
boost in sex drive.
Who knew reorganizing your fridge and skipping
the fast food could have such long-lasting effects?
1. Alcohol Is Lowering Your Libido
According to Dr. Harry Fisch, the director of the
Male Reproductive Center in New York City, “Alcohol inhibits sexual responses.
Erections are slower to rise and quicker to fall and orgasms are delayed.”
Moral of the story? Next time you’re at happy hour, skip that third drink if
you’re hoping to get lucky.
2. Fruits and Vegetables Encourage a Stellar Sex
Life
Fruits and vegetables are powerful weapons in the
realm of sexual performance and health. "[Fruits such as] watermelon
contains a phytonutrient called citrulline, which the body converts to
arginine, an amino acid that boosts nitric oxide levels in the body, which
relax blood vessels in the same way a medicine like Viagra does," says Dr.
Brian Clement of the Hippocrates Health Institute. Other foods high in
citrulline include garlic, onions, and legumes.
3. Fried Foods Diminish Your Sex Drive
Fried foods, available at most of our
neighborhood fast-food chains, are a major danger to men’s sexual health and
performance. The trans-fats found in many of our favorite combinations cause a
massive drop in libido and can even cause abnormal sperm production.
4. Get Rid of the Processed Foods in Your Pantry
According to Kirkpatrick, “Cookies, candy and
other processed foods tend to be high in trans-fat and simple sugars, which may
reduce blood flow and cause inflammation.”
5. Overeating Will Jeopardize Your Sex Life
“Consumption of any food in excess leads to
weight gain, which is the number-one sex drive killer for any man,” advises
Corey B. Schuler, functional medicine nutritionist at the Metabolic Treatment
Center. “The worst food that a man can have for his sex drive is too much of it
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