Food and sex have one thing in common-the sensory experience. The food you eat affects the experience. So if sex is on the table, here are some of the foods that you should and shouldn’t eat before going to bed
Fenugreek
This herb also called methi is believed to improve hormonal movements and to some extent is believed to affect male sexual health positively. Fenugreek is one of the spices most commonly found in Indian kitchens and forms a part of sexual supplements created for men. Having it before getting busy is wise.
Pistachios
Although this dry fruit is considered good to lower down cholesterol, a recent study revealed that these little green nibbles could improve the performance between sheets. It is considered great for boosting male sex drive. Consumption of this only daily basis can improve sperm quality.
Fruits and vegetables having carotenoids
Cartenoids are the pigments in red, yellow and orange color and act as antioxidants. The fruits and vegetables that are high in carotenoids such as carrots, apricots, grapefruit, tomatoes, and oranges are believed to increase virility in men. Cartenoids are usually linked to increasing sperm motility and enhanced sperm morphology.
Maca
The Maca plant is a Peruvian plant that is known to enhance fertility and sex drive. In a study in 2001, consuming maca daily for four months improved semen production in men.
Adding maca to daily diet not only will reap mental and physical benefits but will help in sperm increasing, soothing menopause symptoms, and hormone regulation.
Watermelon
If you don’t want to take Viagra, there is a natural alternative to it, Watermelon. It contains Citrulline, an amino acid that supports better erections. Intake of watermelon juice is a better option for men looking forward to using watermelon as Viagra.
Worst foods
Alcohol
As Shakespeare wrote, alcohol “provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.
For centuries, alcohol is taken with a common belief that it gets you loosened up and get ready for action. But the fact is a low dose of alcohol can increase the testosterone levels (sexual desire) but the heavy dose may decrease the same. A study says, more men and women have reported that having sex without alcohol is better than with alcohol.
Beans
“Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart / The more you eat, the more you fart / The more you fart, the better you feel / So eat those beans at every meal.”
The rhyme goes well with the performance of beans and it is clear why you should not have it before getting into bed.
Onions
Say no to onions before having sex as it will not only leave you with bad breath but also some smelly body odors. Although onions are good for boosting testosterone and if its smell turns you off, then you are lucky.
Tofu
Although eating Tofu is considered healthy, but it can affect your night on bed. Tofu is believed to increase estrogen levels in both men and women and according to a study, estrogen levels can low down the sex drive in both which something you don’t want before the sexual encounter.
Microwave Popcorns
Watching a movie and having popcorns in bed is no doubt a cool idea, but do you know chemicals used in the inner lining of some microwave popcorn bags—including perfluoroalkyl acids such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) can low down sex levels. So avoid having microwave popcorns before getting into bed.
Conclusion
Every human body reacts differently to different food items. Intimacy and simulation depend on your mood and your mind, but yes, stomach too plays a role in mood swings. So take care of the above things before satisfying your sex cravings.
