Foods to Get You in the Mood

Sure it’s easy to pop a pill when you want to spring into action but what if you were ready anytime, anyplace? What if you could choose foods to get you in the mood, working with your body’s natural biochemistry rather than overpowering it? Well the truth is the foods you choose all day set the stage for sexual satisfaction at night.

Great nights start with good mornings. Your mother probably told you breakfast was the most important meal of the day but for different reasons. The truth is if you want your car to race across the finish line you need to make sure the tank is fully fuelled. When your body is the machine you want performing in overdrive then skipping meals can spell fatigue by the end of a long day. Include high fibre, complex carbohydrates in your breakfast from oatmeal, whole grain bread or a high-fibre, fortified cereal. Grains contain vitamins B6 and B12, two important nutrients for sexual performance and emotional well-being.

Count your cups of coffee. The effects of caffeine vary widely from person to person but if you know yourself to be sensitive to the impact of caffeine then pass on that extra cup of java, particularly close to an anticipated sexual encounter. Caffeine is a known diuretic and can have a strong laxative effect. Too many cups of coffee could have you spending more time in the bathroom than the bedroom.

Crack open a cold ONE. For many a glass of wine or a cold beer can go a long way at the end of a rough day to promote relaxation and ease stress. But too much alcohol can have many negative impacts on sexual function. Excess alcohol consumption impairs the production of the male hormone testosterone, the hormone directly responsible for sexual desire and potency. Alcohol also acts in the brain as a neurotoxin, slowing messages sent via the nervous system from a man’s pleasure centres to his penis and decreasing sensitivity in this organ.

Share some celery. That’s right, grab a stalk and crunch your way to a night of passion. Believe it or not, when you bite into a piece of celery two powerful chemicals known as pheromones are released, grabbing the attention of any female in the room. What’s even better is that the same sexy chemicals that are attracting your mate are turning you on, too.

Milk really does the body good. Dairy products like milk contain calcium, a mineral necessary for proper muscle contraction and nerve conduction. A deficiency in this important mineral could hamper the good contractions necessary for a satisfying orgasm.

Buy a basket of berries. Berries, especially blueberries are full of an important phytochemical (plant compound) that promotes relaxation in the blood vessels, causing blood to flow more easily. Restrictions in the tiny blood vessels of the penis are the number one cause of erectile dysfunction.

Suck back some oysters. Foods such as oysters, red meat, dark meat poultry and fortified cereals supply a vital nutrient for male sexuality. Zinc, a trace mineral, is lost in significant amounts during ejaculation and is also used by the body to produce testosterone, the powerful male sex hormone. Zinc deficiency has been linked to low libido and restoring optimal levels can improve potency and performance.

Since many nutrients work together synergistically in the body to create an environment that is revved up and ready for sexual play it is important to take control of your nutrition every single day. Doing so ensures your body has all of the raw materials it requires to build a strong and healthy libido. Choose a variety of whole foods, in their natural state and go organic whenever possible (many pesticides and herbicides have a negative impact on male hormonal balance). Eat a balance of protein and carbohydrate foods and include small amounts of healthy fats at every meal. And if you’re unsure about your nutritional intake there is no shame in calling for back up. A good quality multi-vitamin and mineral daily can provide nutritional “insurance” to make up for any gaps in your diet.

What you eat and drink (or don’t eat and drink) will show up in how well your body performs in all areas of life. Having a body always ready for sexual intimacy is possible with the right nutrition. You know what to do. Now the rest is up to you.