Top aphrodisiac foods

Today we’re talking about two things most people are passionate about: sex (obviously) and food! I recently learnt that 54% of people prefer food to sex. So there are two kinds of people: those who’d rather eat and those who’d rather get down to it. Today, I say we make everyone happy and combine the two. Here’s my pick of the top aphrodisiac foods: as well as being good for your health, they’ll give your sex drive a boost. Here we gooo!

1 - Ginseng

Now, I’ll grant you, ginseng doesn’t taste amazing. It has a very earthy flavour, and it’s not for everyone. But it’s one of the few foods whose aphrodisiac effect has been demonstrated by scientists. Ginseng is a small root packed with compounds that support healthy blood flow and, in turn, erectile function (of the penis or clitoris). That makes it a great ally for maximum arousal!

2 - Cocoa

It’s the aphrodisiac ingredient everyone’s talking about right now. But I mean pure cocoa, not your favourite milk chocolate with hazelnuts! Cocoa contains a precursor to serotonin — the pleasure hormone — and is high in magnesium, which has a calming, anxiety-reducing effect. Just the thing for a moment of pleasure and relaxation. You with me? 😉

3 - Watermelon 

You might not have expected this one to make the list, but here it is… It could be considered a natural Viagra! Watermelon is one of the foods highest in citrulline, an amino acid that may help with erectile function. To feel the effects, though, you’d need to consume at least 1.5 litres of watermelon, which would have a diuretic effect. So you’d spend the evening in the loo — but with an impressive erection.

4 - Onion juice

This one’s for the brave. Fresh onion juice does have plenty of benefits. We can’t guarantee your partner will feel the same way when they catch a whiff of your breath, though.

5 - Green tea

The most widely cultivated medicinal plant in the world, green tea is packed with benefits for your body in general — and your libido too!

It helps fight cellular ageing, including its effects on sexual health, while giving you vigour and energy. Fancy a cuppa?

That said, even if all these foods can have a positive effect on your libido and performance, you’d need to eat astronomical quantities to really feel the effects. If you want to test their powers, you’re better off choosing supplements with the same active ingredients, without having to get through three watermelons and two litres of onion juice.

See you soon 💜