Foods to boost your sex drive

Did you know some foods can do wonders to your sex life?

Certain foods help in increasing the blood flow throughout the body and contribute in increasing sexual desire in men and women.

These foods are natural aphrodisiacs and have been recommended in ancient texts as natural means of increasing intimacy between couples. For example, chocolate contains a chemical compound which helps in producing the feeling of being in love whereas oysters help to elevate testosterone and sperm production which play a pivotal role in fueling the sex drive.

Check out this list of foods that increase sex drive naturally in males and females:

Chocolate

Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA) which is a chemical released in the brain and produces the feeling of being in love. 2-3 pieces of chocolate daily is a good way to boost your sex desire.

Oysters

Oysters are rich in zinc which elevates testosterone and sperm production. It also increases dopamine, a hormone that boosts libido both in men and women.

Ginger 

Ginger is known for its amazing health benefits and is packed with nutrients like potassium, magnesium and vitamin B-6. It also increases blood flow in sexual organs and improves circulation. It contains manganese which increases sperm production.

Watermelon

One research showed that watermelons have viagra like qualities! Citrulline is a compound found in watermelon which helps in relaxing the blood vessels and therefore resulting in increasing sex drive. If you want your partner to be in the mood, make him a glass of watermelon juice.

Banana

Banana acts as a superfood for men in bedroom. It helps in boosting sexual desire and increases libido due to presence of bromelain enzyme. Eat a banana before the act and experience the difference.

Salmon

Salmon contains Omega-3 fatty acids which increases circulation in the body and hence provides a positive impact on sex drive.

Take Care of Lips in Winters

The skin on your lips is much thinner than the skin on the other parts of the body. This makes it easier for it to crack and chap and makes it much more important for you to take extra care of it.

Chapping

• This can occur almost in any season.
• To prevent and treat, apply a good lip balm daily.
• Do it in such a way that it slightly overlaps the edges of the lips.
• Look for a balm which provides sun protection and has elements like Vitamins A, C or E and AHAs.

Splitting

• Cracks often occur after sleeping in dry air.
• To prevent this, be sure to apply a good lip balm or a thick moisturizer before going to bed.
• Also try to keep your lips as dry as possible, as bacteria in the air can cause them to crack.

Cold sores

• This is caused by viral infections and often look like blisters and open scabs.
• To avoid re-infection, use cotton swabs to apply lipstick while sore is visible.
• Also make sure that you do not apply a lipstick or a lip gloss if you have blister on your lips. This can cause further infection and also make your lips drier.

Lipstick bleeding

• This begins as the skin around the mouth loses collagen and elastic tissue with age.
• Use a waxy lip liner to outline your lips. This will contain the lipstick within the line.
• You can also ensure that your lipstick does not bleed by keeping a thin layer of cotton around your lips to prevent this faux pas to happen.