Food That Promotes Sex
by Fibromyalgia sufferers as well as others with a sexual problems have generally tried just about everything to help improve their sex life. But, have had almost no success. So, why not try food? There are many foods that are said to help improve your sex life. This article shows you what they are!
Fibromyalgia patients are shown to have a decreased libido. They are also in a lot of pain which doesn’t help in the bedroom at all. Fatigue is another symptom of fibromyalgia that directly effects their sex life. However, there are certain foods that you can eat that help increase your libido. Once you increase your libido, the act of sex with increase your endorphins (your feel good chemicals) and actually cause the pain to decrease and sometimes go completely away. Sexual relations are an important part of any relationship. It provides an added closeness to the relationship that nothing else provides. Try these foods to increase your libido and get the sex back in your relationship.
Bananas:
Bananas contain Bromelain Enzyme, which is believed to increase your libido and reverse impotence in men. Bananas are also a visually sexual fruit, hence, the shape. Bananas can be used in a physical way during sexual foreplay.
Oysters:
Of course we have all heard about oysters having aphrodisiacal qualities. That’s because they are dripping with dopamine, a chemical located in your brain that stirs sexual desire and pleasure. Oysters also contain a large quantity of zinc, which aides in the production of testosterone, which is necessary for arousal and pleasure in men and women.
Avocado:
Avocado contains high levels of folic acid which helps metabolize proteins, giving you more energy. We could all use a little more energy.
Figs:
Figs are high in amino acids, which are believed to increase your libido. Figs can also increase sexual stamina.
Salmon:
Salmon has an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it a natural mood booster. Salmon also is a great source of vitamin D. Vitamin D has been shown to work like many of the antidepressants on the market. By raising the level of seratonin. Remember, seratonin is the “feel good” neurotransmitter in our brains.
Chocolate:
Save the best for last. Chocolate contains something called phenylethylamine. This is a chemical that is believed to produce the feeling of “being in love.” That is a strong property for a food. So enjoy your chocolate and enjoy your sex life!
While food can have a good effect on your sex life, if you have fibromyalgia, you also need to make sure you make time and, save energy for sexual relations. When you have fibromyalgia, it is all about planning. If you are having an exceptionally painful day, you sure aren’t going to want to engage in sex no matter what you eat. So take a day when you are feeling your best, save your energy. Stock up on these foods and enjoy yourself in the bedroom.
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Post Commentjimbob1
On February 5, 2011 at 12:44 pm
VJ…this is an excellent article and extremely beneficial for those of us who do suffer from fibro…as a vegan I will have to forego the oysters and salmon but the rest of the ingredients are very healthy both for general health and now for sexual pleasure and enjoyment…I voted that I like this submission…thanks for the research, preparation and submission…take care