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How to last longer in bed — 8 foods that can boost your sex life

Take your sex life to the next level with these 8 food items.

By: Sameer Jha   | | Updated: March 13, 2015 3:22 pm
Tags: How to last longer in bed  Sex guide  Sex life  
Foods to last longer in bed

Sex ranks as one of the most satisfactory experiences known to mankind. However, bad eating habits, unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise, etc. are some things that plays spoilsport and brings down the quality of sex that a person can have. Here are some foods that’ll help you last longer. Also Read - COVID-19 affecting women's sexual behaviour: Factors that may sabotage your sex life

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1. Bananas Also Read - Fruits can spice up your sex life: Here are the best ones for you

Having sex can require energy, which is why eating banana a couple of hours before the act is good. Bananas help replenish low levels of glucose in your body and have male libido enhancing minerals and enzymes making you ready for a steamy night of passion. Not only this, they also help regulate serotonin which is hormone that enhances your mood. You may also like to read – Eat bananas to beat arthritis naturally

2. Fish

Fish is a food item that enhances sex life in both men and women. Arginine, a nutrient present in certain types of fish helps in the production of nitric acid in the body. This acid helps expand the blood vessels near the genital areas which is extremely helpful in making you last longer. Fish also contains zinc which is extremely vital for men as even a moderate deficiency can lead to a reduced sperm count.

3. Red wine

Having just one glass of red wine will help boost your sex life, as it helps release dopamine in your brain. This vital chemical is responsible for emotions like desire, and if you are suffering from low libido, wine can definitely come to your rescue.

4. Strawberries

Like fish, strawberries also contain a lot of zinc, which helps maintain healthy healthy testosterone levels in men. Women too can benefit from eating strawberries as zinc can help boost their libido. Also, eating strawberries can give you sustained levels of energy. Eat a handful if you want to last longer in bed. Here are 10 reasons why strawberries are good for you.

5. Eggs

Eggs are great for your sex life as they contain B vitamins that help release stress and balance hormone levels. Additionally, eggs also help meet your daily requirement of zinc which is a vital ingredient for a healthy sex life.

6. Vanilla ice cream

Not only is vanilla ice cream great to taste, it can help you last longer in bed too. According to a study conducted at Chicago s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, the scent of vanilla helped relax men and helped them shed their inhibitions.

Calcium and phosphorus, two nutrients present in ice cream can help boost your libido. Calcium can also help in making orgasms more powerful, as they strengthen the muscles that control ejaculation.

7. Carrots

You might have heard how eating carrots is good for your eye as it contains more than 200% of your daily requirement of Vitamin A. The same nutrient is good for your sex life too. Also, researchers have found that beta-carotene (a nutrient present inc carrots) can help boost sperm production and increase sperm motility by 6.5 to 8%. Read why carrots are extremely good for you!

8. Honey

Not only is honey delicious to taste, and a welcome addition to a lot of dishes, they are also extremely good for your sex life. Kama Sutra, one of the esteemed books on sexual health that has been read for centuries, recommends the use of honey for a healthy sex life. It contains natural sugars like fructose which boosts your stamina making you last longer!

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Published : April 7, 2014 2:19 pm | Updated:March 13, 2015 3:22 pm
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