Having a libido and properly working organs so that you can have an exciting sex life can sometimes be difficult as a diabetic. Glucose levels can change rapidly and suck any desire right out of you. Poor blood flow is often a problem since diabetes weakens the heart and blood vessels.
These things don’t mean that you can’t have a ravishing sex life, though!
Here are 10 natural foods that can help you get your blood flowing in the bedroom.
1- Arugula
Arugula is a spicy leafy green that adds a delicious “pop” to any meal. It is also packed with trace minerals and antioxidants that can help fight off free radicals that are brought on by stress, pollution, and a poor diet. This vegetable helps your blood to flow more freely, your brain to function more efficiently, and your mood to stay uplifted … all good things for sex!
2- Asparagus
Asparagus is known for making your pee smell funky, and that is due to the aspartic acid. While stinky pee is gross, the aspartic acid helps neutralize ammonia, a compound that can lower desire and cause fatigue. Neutralizing ammonia in the body means a thriving desire and increased energy!
3- Ginseng
Ginseng has been used for centuries because it increases excitement, enhances endurance, and gives a great boost of energy. It also makes you more attractive! In fact, in one study, female lab rats that were given ginseng were more likely to attract their male counterparts than those that didn’t have ginseng. Now that is awesome.
4- Peppers
The active component in peppers called capsaicin releases endorphins when eaten. This neuropeptide elevates mood and increases blood flow and oxygen so that all of the important organs can work properly.
5- Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a great thing to have in your pantry because it can increase your overall wellness in many different areas through better circulation and blood flow, especially to the capillaries right beneath the skin’s surface. This means more fuel is being delivered to sexual organs!
6- Beets
Beets have long been recommended to people with high blood pressure because it helps increase proper blood flow by dilating blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels are especially important for men to have a proper erection. So drink up the beet juice and get to bed!
7- Ashwagandha
This herb is great for reducing stress, eliminating depression and boosting energy, all of which can otherwise get in the way of a sexy mood. It also increases sperm count in men and sex hormones in both men and women. Find some ashwagandha today!
8- Avocados
Avocados are a delicious natural source of healthy fats, all of which help support a healthy heart, allowing it to pump blood to all corners of your body which include your sexual organs.
9- Maca
Maca root is known as a natural sex enhancer because it increases libido, helps with strength and stamina, boosts energy, and can rebalance sex hormones. In fact, for these reasons, many athletes supplement with maca root as well!
10- Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate leads the body to release phenylethylamine and serotonin, both of which can set the mood right in your brain if-you-know-what-I-mean. So find some raw cacao dark chocolate that is low in sugar and high in the good stuff before you get between the sheets tonight!
All of these are delicious and easy ways to boost your sex drive and increase blood flow. Try one or try them all and let us know which works for you!
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