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# Foods that make your sex better
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/foods_that_make_your_sex_better_1214110308/
- Published: 2011-12-14T16:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T15:44:23.000Z
- Description: A list of foods said to help sex drive: capsaicin in chillies boosts circulation, asparagus and avocado supply folate, oysters and pumpkin seeds provide zinc for testosterone, chocolate contains phenylethylamine, and resveratrol in red wine aids blood flow.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Food, Nutrition, #vivvo-import

By Maria Cendejas

There are foods that improve your sex life. The following are some common ones.

**Hot chilies** contain a chemical called capsaicin, which increases circulation to get the blood pumping and stimulating the nerve endings so you’ll feel more turned on.

**Asparagus** is rich in folate, a B vitamin that helps increase production of histamine, which plays an essential role in sex drive for both men and women.

**Avocado** helps to increase both male and female libido. It contains very high levels of folic acid, it assists in metabolising proteins that provide you more energy. Avocado also contains vitamin B6 (a nutrient which improves male hormone production) and potassium (which helps to regulate a woman thyroid gland.)

**Chocolate** contains the chemical phenylethylamine, which is a natural mood booster.

**Bananas** help to boost male libido. Bananas have lots of potassium.

**Oysters** contain zinc, which is a mineral that boost up the production of testosterone. It helps produce semen. 

**Red wine** contains resveratrol, an antioxidant that helps boost blood flow and improves circulation before and during sex. Prior to having sex, men should avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can damage sperm.

**Salmon** is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and helps keep sex hormone production at its peek.

**Pumpkin seeds** contain zinc and it's important for the testosterone production of men and also helps to sustain sexual desire in women.

**Watermelon** helps improve the blood flow to the heart and the sex organs because watermelon is rich in amino acids. A special compound found in watermelon boosts libido.

**Figs** are very high in amino acids, which are critical to increasing your libido and boosting sexual stamina.

**Garlic**, which contains lots of sulfur, is bad on the breath but good on the sex drive. It contains high levels of allicin that can improve blood flow to the sexual organs.

**Vitamin C** is also good for sex. Together with arginine found abundant in **peanuts**, vitamin C boosts production of nitric oxide, which promotes circulation. Arginine is good for making semen.

**Basil** increases circulation, stimulates the sex drive, and boosts fertility.

**Granola** has L-Arginine which improves circulation, and helps men maintain an erection. Peanuts are a good source for arginine.

**Celery** boosts a powerful substance known as androsterone which is an odorless hormone released through male perspiration that turns women on.

**Korean red ginseng** boosts your energy. It makes your love-making long lasting.

**Lean meat** is high in protein and something in the food also promote production of hormones and semen in men. It boosts your energy.

You better use a combination of multiple foods. Garlic, salmon, vitamin C, peanuts and oysters are a good combination to better your sex.