SEX DRIVE FOODS

There are many possible reasons for having a low sex drive (loss of libido). Treating the cause should help increase your sex drive.

Causes of a low sex drive
Some of the main causes of a low sex drive include:

• relationship problems
• stress, anxiety or depression
• sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness
• pregnancy and having a baby – your hormone levels change when you're pregnant, and looking after a baby can be stressful and tiring
• lower hormone levels as you get older, particularly during the menopause
• taking certain medicines, such as medicine for high blood pressure or antidepressants
• using hormonal contraception like the pill, patch or implant
• drinking too much alcohol
• Some long-term conditions can also affect your sex drive, such as heart disease, diabetes, an underactive thyroid or cancer.

Treatments for a low sex drive

Treatment for a low sex drive depends on what's causing it.

A GP can advise you about help you can get and any treatments that might improve your sex drive.

Here are a few of our favorite libido boosters to bring the heat back to your bedroom in record time.

What Foods Increase Libido

1. Apples

Not only are they delicious, but apples contain multiple polyphenols, antioxidants, and flavonoids that protect you from prostate cancer and increase blood flow to your penis, all while whitening your teeth. Just make sure you don’t peel off the skin! The skin is where most of these promising chemical compounds live.

(Apples aren’t just for Adam! They’ve also been shown to increase female libido as well.)

2. Avocados

Avocados are a superfood full of penis-friendly compounds like vitamin B6 and zinc alongside omega-3 fatty acids (for heart health) and folic acid, which increases your energy and maybe even your sexual stamina.

3. Bananas

Bananas are the ultimate source of potassium in the fruit world, which aids in blood circulation and overall sexual health.

4. Brazil Nuts

It’s time to go nuts for your nuts. Brazil Nuts are rich in a chemical compound called selenium, which has been linked to increased sperm production and motility (the movement of individual sperm).

5. Carrots

Carrots are the perfect food to help improve your sperm count; in this case, it’s from the chemical carotenoids, which also happen to give the veggie its distinctive orange hue.

6. Cashews

Another nut for your nuts. Cashews are a great source of zinc, a nutrient known for boosting testosterone and blocking the

enzymes that convert it to estrogen. These are an actual sex drive enhancer for men.

There are many possible causes of ED, and they can include both emotional and physical conditions.

Common causes include:

📌Cardiovascular Disease

📌Diabetes

📌Hypertension, or high blood pressure

📌High Cholesterol