Surprising foods that will improve your sex life

It's something that many post-50s deal with. Around half of menopausal women reported a diminished sex drive after menopause in one study. And men aren't immune to a loss of libido, studies have shown that decreased testosterone and estrogen also impact men's sex drives as they age.

But don't fret. When it comes to getting in the mood, there's more at play than just viagra. Expert studies on sexual life at old ages said that one of the most important keys to having a healthy sex drive is the right diet. A balanced diet will not only help you look better and feel more confident, but will deliver key nutrients to keep your high. A poor diet could be causing you toxicity, inflammation, and sluggishness, none of which will help stir your passion.

Of course there are several other contributing factors to an optimal sex drive including maintaining a healthy weight, communicating with your partner, and even getting enough shut-eye. But a few tweaks to your diet couldn't hurt. We've rounded up some of the best libido-boosting foods for you below.

Some surprising foods that will improve your sex life: 

Almonds: they are a great source for adding essential fatty acids to your diets. These fatty acids are in turn responsible for producing varies important hormones. Not to mention the smell of almonds is arousing as well. So go on and eat. They are good for your brain and libido. 

Figs: figs are famous for their ability to increase stamina. Basically, they are filled with amino acids which provide you with a fabulous amount of stamina. They were also known to be Cleopatra's favorite foods. We are not surprised.

Celery: they are a great accompaniment to your house party's dip platter and they are also a great accompaniment to your sex life. Celery contains androsterone, an odorless hormone which acts as a turn on for women. What more could you want out of a veggie, right?

Cayenne peppers: not only do these increase spice level in your dishes. Cayenne peppers can also be very useful to spice up your sex life. Capsaicin which famously found in hot pepper which creates heat and improves blood circulation. They have an almost immediate effect. So be sure, you are ready to go when you pop them in.

Garlic: along with its vampire-warding properties, garlic is also known for its aphrodisiac properties. Garlic contains allicin which builds up the heat in the body, making it perfect for increasing sexual stamina.

Onions: yes really, onion breath may definitely not be sexy, but veggies are known to strengthen reproductive organs, increase testosterone and boost libido in both men and women. Basically, chop it up and put in into everything. Just be sure to really brush your teeth at night.

Dates: dates are very rich in amino acids, which are known to increases sexual stamina. They are a very popular aphrodisiac in Nigeria. But that's not all. Even the act of eating dates can be very sexual. Sure they are sticky, but they kind of melt in your mouth, making them the kind of fruit you would want to feed your partner in bed. 

Bananas: bananas contain the bromelain enzyme, which is believed to increase libido and reverse impotence in men. Additionally, they are good sources of potassium and b vitamins like riboflavin, which increase the body's overall energy levels.

Avocado: the Aztecs called the avocado tree 'ahuacatl' or 'testicle tree' while avocados can indeed look like that body part, they contain high levels of folic acid, which helps metabolize proteins, thus giving you more energy. They also contain vitamin B6 (a nutrient that increases male hormone production) and potassium (which helps regulate a woman's thyroid gland), two elements that help increase libido in both men and women.

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