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Sexual health and libido is complicated and can be impacted by many things in life. Frustratingly, the food that you put in your body can play a big role in this as well. So, as much as you might love eating, there could be a few choice snacks that are affecting your sexual desire. Read on for more information on the main food groups to avoid if your libido has been struggling lately.
5 Food you should avoid if your libido is struggling
1. Alcohol
Alcohol is the big one! While you don’t necessarily have to avoid it altogether you may wish to limit your consumption. A little bit of alcohol can certainly give you ‘liquid courage’ and make you feel horny, however, if you have too much alcohol it can lead to erectile difficulties in men, and trouble reaching orgasm for both men and women. So, if you have been drinking quite heavily lately and wondering why your sex life is struggling, this could be a contributing factor.
2. Chocolate
Nooooo! Not chocolate! Don’t worry, chocolate in small amounts can actually be good for you. So, the good news is that you don’t have to give it up entirely. However, if you eat too much chocolate, the excessive methylxanthines can make you feel lethargic, thus lowering your overall relationship. Perhaps save your chocolate as an after-course treat!
3. Fried foods
You knew it was coming…Fried foods are delicious, but bad for the body in a number of different ways. The trans-fat found in most fried foods can lower libido in both men and women, while also inflaming the blood vessels which can contribute to erectile dysfunction in men. Again, it’s all about moderation.
4. Sugary foods
When you eat too much sugary foods it will give you a spike in blood-sugar levels. While this can give you a little high at the time, eventually you will crash leading to feelings of fatigue. As such, if you eat too many sugary foods it can affect your focus and sap your energy levels required for a healthy relationship.
5. Cheese
Cheese is to die for, which is why this next point is going to be quite painful for some of you. The fact is, cheese can mess with your hormones affecting testosterone levels in men, and oestrogen in women. This in turn can contribute toward lowering your libido and affecting your intercourse time. Again, don’t think you have to pack in cheese entirely, but you must find a healthier balance in your diet.
It’s all about balance
Balance is important in all aspects of life. Whether it be exercise, diet, how much television you watch, the amount that you work, how much sleep you get of an evening, and how much time you invest in your relationship; balance is everything!
So, you can still enjoy these foods as a treat, but make sure that you find a healthy balance in your diet if you wish to promote a happy and healthy sex life with your partner. [Source]
Other ways to improve your libido
It’s not just your diet that affects your libido. Here are other things that you can try to promote better sexual health:
- Manage your anxiety
- Focus on communicating with your partner
- Enjoy more foreplay
- Get a good night’s sleep
- Try herbal remedies
- Exercise regularly
- Try to maintain a healthy weight
- Consider sex therapy (if you are both struggling and feeling hopeless)
- Consider limiting or giving up your smoking habit
- Look for women’s and men’s sex toys online (certain lovemaking toys are great for enhancing sexual pleasure and alleviating symptoms of sexual dysfunction).
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