Foods That Help Boost Your Sex Drive

Having a healthy sex drive is linked to feeling physically and emotionally healthy, so it’s no surprise that the foods you eat play a role in boosting your sex life.

These seven foods are packed with nutrients that can perk up your libido and may improve your overall health, too, according to Healthline.

1. Oysters: You’ve probably heard about the aphrodisiac properties of oysters. The reason for this is that oysters are high in zinc. This compound increases blood flow, which may aid blood flow to the sex organs. Zinc may be especially important in male fertility, as it helps regulate testosterone levels.

2. Salmon: Salmon is well known for having heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The pink-fleshed fish, as well as sardines, tuna and halibut, could play a role in keeping your body, and your sex life, healthy. Omega-3s help prevent the buildup of plaque in your arteries, according to a 2017 review. This promotes healthy blood flow throughout your body.

3. Apples: Apples are rich in a compound called quercetin. This antioxidant, a type of flavonoid, may offer a number of health benefits.

As far as sex goes, quercetin plays a role in: promoting circulation, treating ED, managing the symptoms of prostatitis

4. Nuts and seeds: Instead of candy, try snacking on a handful of nuts and seeds. Cashews and almonds are chock-full of zinc, while a host of healthy snacks contain L-arginine to get your blood flowing.

Try the following: walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts.

5. Red wine: Like apples, red wine contains quercetin, an antioxidant that boosts blood flow. A 2009 study involving 798 women found that regular, moderate intake of red wine was linked with higher sexual desire, lubrication, and overall sexual function.

Researchers noted that drinking more than two glasses of red wine daily or indulging in other types of alcoholic beverages didn’t produce the same results. That said, drinking wine, or any alcohol, in excess can have the opposite effect, leading to sexual dysfunction.