Your diet can affect your libido

These days, more men suffer from a decreased libido, and some of the major reasons are as simple as what they put into their mouths. Foods can negatively affect libido, especially as you age, so it is important to find those ingestible perpetrators and cut them down, or out of your diet.

Testosterone levels affect sexual desire, so anything that depletes these hormones in men can eventually affect their desire for sex.

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A lot of men spend countless hours in the gym working on their physique, aiming to improve their health and stay fit; and of course to improve their chances at a stellar sex life. Most of them, however, fail to realise that, many factors affecting their sexual drives are tied to their diet. Simple things like skipping the drive-through and drinking a little less at happy hour may drastically improve a man’s libido and radically boost sex drive.

Do you know that food has the ability to reduce testosterone, diminish sex drive, reduce sensitivity, and alter sperm production? Meanwhile, eating the right food can also do the exact opposite. Many fruits and vegetables, whole grains and spices can regulate testosterone, increase libido and significantly improve sex drive. The bottom line is that what men eat affects their sex life. So, why not use food to your advantage?

Maintaining a healthy waistline is crucial to a man’s sex drive and overall sexual health. According to The Cleveland Clinic, “One study found that men who have a waist size larger than 40 are more likely to have erectile dysfunction than men whose waists are smaller.”

Registered dietician, Kristin Kirkpatrick, says: “If you’re overweight, lose it so you’ll be more ready to use it.” Over-eating can lead to weight gain, which can lead to a dwindling sex drive.

Most people are aware that a healthy lifestyle is the key to a good sex life. However small, simple changes can also affect libido and testosterone levels. For example, cutting out fast food can have a drastic effect on sexual health. According to Medical Daily,

“Indulging in greasy foods like burgers and fries is a no-no when it comes to healthy eating and sex. The adverse effects of consuming these foods include an increase in the amount of abnormal sperm production for men,” says Dr. Douglas Heise, a chiropractic physician.

Like fried foods, alcohol can have a negative effect on a man’s sexual health. According to Dr Maryanne Fisher, psychologist at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS, Canada, “Alcohol decreases testosterone, which is the backbone to male sex drive, and can make vasopressin plummet, meaning it might be difficult to achieve an erection; alcohol also reduces oxytocin, so the sense of touch is not as sensitive.” Stick to one or two drinks to avoid these effects and maintain healthy testosterone and vasopressin levels.

Modest dietary choices often have drastic effects on a man’s sex life. Next time you’re considering that late-night snack or going overboard on the tequila, think again. Instead, incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains, vitamins, and minerals into your diet for an instant boost in sex drive.

Additional report from MensHealth