{"id":2438,"date":"2021-03-17T14:42:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T14:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2023-03-23T17:07:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T17:07:38","slug":"aphrodisiac-foods-to-boost-sex-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/aphrodisiac-foods-to-boost-sex-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural aphrodisiac foods to boost your sex drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there\u2019s a slump in our sex life, it\u2019s common for many of us to seek medical sexual stimulants, like Viagra, to help boost our libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But these types of pharmaceutical solutions can sometimes result in possible side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for an alternative to prescription or over-the-counter medication, while reducing the risk of side effects associated with them, many foods have been known to have aphrodisiac properties to help boost your sex drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an aphrodisiac?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An aphrodisiac is a substance or food that increases <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual desire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, arousal, performance and pleasure in men and women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can range from plants, herbs, spices, foods and chemicals that are natural or unnatural.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various reasons people want to take aphrodisiacs to improve their sex life, such as to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost low libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve sexual performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have more pleasurable sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a healthier relationship\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat sexual dysfunctions (such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-cure-erectile-dysfunction-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-cure-premature-ejaculation-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premature ejaculation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sexual arousal disorder, and orgasmic disorder)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/surprising-health-benefits-of-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health benefits linked to sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/sex-work-relationships\/\">sex life is known to be an important part of a happy and healthy relationship<\/a> and can even improve your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2440 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac.png\" alt=\"Woman feeding her partner an aphrodisiac food at restaurant \" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-an-aphrodisiac-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What foods are aphrodisiacs?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food science researchers have discovered many connections between certain foods and their ability to boost sexual desire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foods have \u2018feel good\u2019 compounds that can make and boost sex hormone levels, and their effect on men and women can vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the most common natural aphrodisiac foods widely believed to help put you in the mood and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/foreplay-ideas-for-better-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spice up your sex life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chocolate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically, chocolate has been purported <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to have an aphrodisiac effect, particularly in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16681473\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the power to increase the production of serotonin and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phenylethylamine in the body, which are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hormones responsible for feelings of wellbeing, excitement and happiness. It also contains an alkaloid, a stimulant that increases energy and libido, and magnesium found in chocolate also helps to relax, providing a more conducive mood for sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Try dark chocolate that is at least 75% cacao<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2446 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate.png\" alt=\"Cubes of dark chocolate\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chocolate-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Oysters<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh oysters are an energetic food full of phosphorus, iodine and zinc, which is believed to increase testosterone and sperm production in men and vaginal lubrication in women. It also contains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dopamine, a brain chemical that increases sexual desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2447 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters.png\" alt=\"Fresh oysters on plate with lemon and lime\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-oysters-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hot chilli peppers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsaicin, the compound that makes chilli peppers spicy, stimulates nerve-endings on the tongue, releasing epinephrine (adrenaline), endorphins, and sex-drive-boosting chemicals. It also increases our metabolism, giving us a warm and exciting feeling in the body, provoking very active sexual stimuli in men and women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2456 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers.png\" alt=\"A bowl of red hot chilli peppers\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-chilli-peppers-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Strawberries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as containing the colour of passion and being considered a symbol of sensuality, strawberries are considered a good aphrodisiac for having a high concentration of vitamin C, which improves our blood flow and is vital for the production of sex hormones and chemical neurotransmitters in the brain to increase libido. It also contains zinc, which is a nutrient most associated with sex, as it governs testosterone, and is said to prepare a woman\u2019s body for sex more quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tip<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Consume a handful of strawberries before sex<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2442 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries.png\" alt=\"Woman feeding her partner a strawberry\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-strawberries-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Peanut<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut is a food with high energy value. They contain a high concentration of vitamin B3, responsible for helping with blood vasodilation (increasing circulation), and consequently, libido and the growth of sexual appetite. Like most oilseed, hazelnuts and walnuts also promote greater circulation, helping erection and libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2444 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts.png\" alt=\"Bowls containing different types of nuts\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-nuts-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Royal jelly and honey<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal jelly has the power to stimulate the nervous system to the genital region. Not only is it supposed to increase sexual desire and libido but stamina and fertility too. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4103725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that it can also increase sperm count and plasma testosterone levels in men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey, in turn, has been said to help produce and regulate sexual hormones and nitric oxide, increasing sexual appetite. Nitric oxide can help blood vessels widen, increasing blood flow and helping create erections and clitoral engorgement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2448 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey.png\" alt=\"A wooden bowl of honey\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-honey-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Maca<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maca, also known as the \u2018Peruvian Viagra\u2019, is a sweet root vegetable that is rich in magnesium and fibre and can increase energy, stamina, fertility, and libido.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4411442\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has even indicated that the maca root can help reduce the loss of libido incited by antidepressant drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2449 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder.png\" alt=\"Maca root powder in bowl and scoop\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-maca-root-powder-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Figs\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figs are luscious fruit known for their aromatic and sensual scent and texture. They are a great sexual stimulant that is loaded with amino acids, which boosts sexual stamina and increases libido. They are also believed to enhance fertility and the secretion of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pheromones, which is described as a chemical factor that triggers a social response from others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2450 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs.png\" alt=\"Fresh ripe figs in a bowl\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-figs-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Asparagus\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vegetable is known to be a sexual booster. It contains a high amount of vitamin E, which can increase blood and oxygen flow to the genitals, and potassium, which is related to sex hormone production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2451 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus.png\" alt=\"Fresh green asparagus on wooden slate\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-food-asparagus-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other natural aphrodisiac foods and herbs to try\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Banana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6, in addition to omega 3, potassium and other enzymes that stimulate the production of serotonin and encourages an increase in libido<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ginseng:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This herbal supplement, used for centuries in Chinese medicine, can help the release of nitric oxide, among other components, increasing sexual desire and helping erection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ginkgo biloba: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Originated in China, Ginkgo biloba is a plant that improves circulation in blood vessels, increases the sensitivity of genitalia, and contributes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/reasons-for-low-sex-drive\/\">improved sex drive<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blueberry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This fruit has substances that help to relax the blood vessels, increasing the flow of blood and promoting a longer erection for men<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saffron:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a Southwest Asian spice derived from the crocus sativus flower. It\u2019s very popular for its potential aphrodisiac properties, improving erectile dysfunction in men and higher levels of arousal and increased lubrication in women<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2452 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits.png\" alt=\"Couples laying on bed with fruits\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/aphrodisiac-fruits-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Avoid self-medication and see your doctor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All aphrodisiac foods and stimulants mentioned above are natural and free from chemical modifications and manipulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, they are a healthier and safer method for sexual enhancement and boosting libido.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth noting that many of the aforementioned aphrodisiac foods have not been backed or lack robust scientific evidence, while some may also have negative side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult your doctor before choosing to supplement or substitute prescribed medication for natural aphrodisiac foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already experiencing problems with sexual dysfunction or low libido and need support, please consult your doctor to find the appropriate treatment for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When there\u2019s a slump in our sex life, it\u2019s common for many of us to seek medical sexual stimulants, like Viagra, to help boost our libido. 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