8 Foods to Boost Your Libido During Menopause
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8 Foods to Boost Your Libido During Menopause

8 Foods to Boost Your Libido During Menopause

Raging hormones and stressful symptoms can mean a decrease in your libido during your menopausal years. However, a lagging libido can be combated by a few easy dietary lifts. Try these eight foods to boost your libido and put the zest back into your sex life.

Foods that increase libido

Oysters

The aphrodisiac qualities of the oyster are no secret. While the slippery texture and sea-water taste of these strange delicacies might leave something to be desired, yours will not be left lacking as its high zinc content boosts your hormone levels.

Strawberries

Full of vitamins, they help to balance hormones whilst reducing stress. Stress is a big part of menopause and a key reason for many of the symptoms women face.

Chocolate.

Chocolate boosts your sex drive. The fact seems too good to be true, but chocolate contains natural stimulants and chemicals, as well as a high level of magnesium, which boosts female libido. Enjoy.

Garlic

Garlic is an aphrodisiac disguised as a pungent-smelling member of the onion family. It contains allicin, which improves blood flow to the sexual organs. It´s great excuse to enjoy a full-bodied meal and a flavorful romantic evening - just keep the toothbrush close to hand.

Bananas

It has been proven that a banana a day keeps lethargy at bay. Bananas are high in B6, which combats fatigue and insomnia, meaning that you will feel more energized, glossy and attractive throughout the day and into the night.

Ginger

The fresh heat and spice of ginger makes it easy to see why this tasty root might be good to boost your libido. Ginger stimulates the circulatory system, and increases sensitivity in the erogenous zones; add it to your spice cabinet to give your sex drive a kick.

Asparagus

Containing the stimulating chemicals beta carotene, vitamins B, C, and K, and zinc, this unique green boasts effective aphrodisiac qualities. Its effect on giving the libido a boost has been recognized since the 19th century, when it was given to newlyweds ahead of their wedding night.

Honey

Not only alluring in its sweetness and voluptuous texture, honey contains vitamins and minerals which stimulate hormones. It contains vitamin B as well as boron, which assists in the production of estrogen, giving your body a hormone lift and boosting your libido.

More information about loss of libido

Adding these foods to your diet can help give your libido the spark it needs, but there are many other simple lifestyle changes that can help. Click below to learn more about how to overcome loss of libido during menopause.

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Sources:
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