Since time in memorial, foods have been used as aphrodisiacs,and yes they bring out the kinky during sex but what is less known are the effects of certain food have on you during or after sex. Below is a guide to foods you should avoid before having sex
1-Peppermint
Bad breath may be a turn-off, but
freshening it up might not help your
situation in the sack. The menthol in
peppermint has been shown to reduce
testosterone levels, sending sex drive
plummeting, says Dr. Richard. Chomping
on peppermint-flavored gum means
more bad news, since chewing brings air
into your system, making you burp.
While moans and grunts may enhance
sex, belches are better left out of the
soundtrack. If mint's a must before a
romp, try peppermint tea. It's relatively
low in menthol and it's better than gum
for digestion, says Robyn Youkilis, a
certified health coach and founder of
Your Healthiest You.
2-Tonic Water
If your drink of choice is gin and tonic,
you may want to save it for nights when
nookie isn't on the menu. Bubbly
beverages, including soda and seltzer,
can make you gassy and bloated (not a
sexy combo!), the ingredient that
gives tonic water its bitter taste—may
temporarily lower testosterone levels
and even sperm count, bad news for
anyone trying to get pregnant. For a
better beverage, turn to unsweetened
tea, which boosts your mood , improves
focus and promotes better blood flow
throughout the body, an ideal set-up for
sex.
3-Fries
Do you want fries with that? If you're
hoping to get lucky, your man's answer
should be "no." As with hot dogs, the
trans-fat in fries can negatively impact
testosterone levels and circulation. Fries'
high salt content also can make it trickier
for men with high blood pressure to stay
erect. For healthy folks, the sodium can
bring on the not-so-sexy sensation of
bloating. If you're craving potato, eat a
baked one instead, It releases the feel-good chemical
dopamine, improving your time between
the sheets.
4-Canned Food
This simple solution for dinner is also
one of the simplest ways to kill the
mood. All canned foods' high sodium
levels can make you gassy since the salt
causes you to retain fluid, If you can't kick cans to the
curb, at least wash the contents in a
mesh strainer or soak the food in water
for about 20 minutes to nix some of the
salt, recommends Youkilis.
5-A Bottle of Wine
If a glass of Malbec sets the mood, a
whole bottle should really get things
going, right? Wrong—too much booze
can turn that initial buzz into a buzz kill.
Alcohol lowers your sensitivity to touch
and weakens orgasms, A study
also found that sober men maintained
their erections better than their drunk
counterparts. So if you're hoping to
score, limit your liquor to two drinks
each.
6-Fruit After a Meal
Sucking on strawberries sounds like a
sexy post-dinner treat. Nope! Fruits
digest pretty quickly when there's no
slow-to-digest supper holding them back.
This lag time can cause tummy troubles,
like bloating, cramping and bowel
problems, says Youkilis. A better idea:
Wait at least two hours after a hefty
dinner until you start a fruit-for-all.
7-Energy Drinks
Keeping you and your partner satisfied
takes all the energy you can get. Even
though energy drinks seem like stamina
saviors, the hefty doses of sugar and
caffeine pair up for only a temporary
surge, resulting in a crash later, your
energy may not last long enough to get
you to the finish line. Too much sugar
also can lower testosterone levels,
zapping libido. Youkilis suggests sipping
black currant juice, which nourishes the
adrenal glands for a natural, enduring
energy boost.
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