If you're feeling a slump
in your desire for the bedroom hump, it could be your diet. It's common
knowledge that what you eat can affect
how you look, but did you know it could also affect how you feel? See if any of
these six foods could be the culprit when you say "I'm not in the mood” a
little more often than you'd like
1.
Licorice
Licorice may be a
fabulous treat, but it contains phytoestrogens, a compound that has been known
to affect s.ex drive in both men and women. Phytoestrogens lower levels of
testosterone (which both men and women have), which is important for a healthy
libido.
2. Coffee
Before you panic, a cup
of coffee in the morning will usually be metabolized in about four to six
hours. But for you afternoon drinkers, this could dwindle your desire for s.ex,
especially if you're caffeine sensitive. Caffeine increases anxiety, which could
inhibit you from relaxing enough to get in the mood.
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3. Fish and seafood
The
buildup of mercury and toxinsin fish could wreak havoc on your endocrine
system, the collection of glands that produce the hormones that regulate your
sexual function. Eat the fish on the bottom of the
food chain such as trout,
shrimp, salmon, oysters and whitefish. Avoid larger, more predatory fish such
as swordfish, shark, ahi tuna, mackerel, grouper, sea bass and bluefish.
4. Refined carbohydrates
For men, this is a huge
downer. Refined carbohydrates can not only make you gain weight, making a romp
in the sack a bit more strenuous, but it can also lower your testosterone
level.
Testosterone in men not
only helps regulate your s.ex drive, but it's also important for bone mass and
strength, as well as regulating the amount of fat your body retains.
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5. Mint
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5. Mint
Although mint contains a
plethora of health benefits such as improved digestion, congestion relief and
improved oral care, mint has actually been shown to reduce your libido. The menthol in mint lowers
testosterone, which causes a dip in s ex drive.
6. Alcohol
You might feel a little
looser after a glass of wine or two, but more than that could turn your tipsy
teasing into a drunk disaster. Alcohol dehydrates the body, which can lead to
reduced lubrication in women and erectile dysfunction in men. It can also make
it more difficult to reach the big O for
women, and can result in
premature ejaculation for men.
Planning on going out for
drinks but want to take the party home later? Make sure to chase every drink
with a full glass of water, and try to space out your drinks to one an hour.
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