Does Eating Salmon Make You Horny?

Which Foods Increase Libido?

While the individual foods that can increase libido are many, the compounds contained within, and the reasons why they’re considered aphrodisiac foods, are similar. So that’s how we’ll break it down.

And as you may know, you need to get a good supply of blood to your penis to experience a strong erection — so many of the foods below are also heart-healthy and good for boosting blood flow.

Eat citrus fruits, chilli peppers, onions, apples, berries, grapes, spinach, and dark chocolate.

Flavonoids are chemicals found in plant-based products, which are antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Many people associate these foods with the Mediterranean diet, which is largely composed of fresh fruit and vegetables and is renowned for being heart-healthy.

Increasing your flavonoid intake through upping the fresh ingredients in your meals will naturally benefit your whole body, and can help you lose weight. All important for those arteries, keeping the blood pumping where you need it.

And before you start loading up on all the chocolatey treats, we’re specifically talking about dark chocolate here. Chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids is a great antioxidant and contains those famous flavonoids.

What’s also special about the dark stuff is that studies suggest it promotes the release of serotonin in our brains – the feel-good hormone. As such, it can be seen as an aphrodisiac, boosting the moods of the sexually frustrated and setting the scene, psychologically at least, for a fun night in. Medically speaking, it can also help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (the blocking of arteries with plaque).

Together, the 6 different types of flavonoids can help keep your cardiovascular system in good nick, manage high blood pressure, and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. All of which helps keep your blood flow and sex drive healthy. And research suggests that increasing your flavonoid intake by 10mg daily might reduce the risk of developing ED by 7%.

Eat beetroot, spinach, root vegetables, garlic, pine nuts, and watermelon.

Foods that contain high concentrations of nitrates are really important when it comes to getting good erections. It all starts in your head, and when you’re aroused, your brain sends nerve signals to promote nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation of the blood vessels supplying the penis. So, a healthy supply of nitric oxide is needed to get a strong erection.

Beetroot, spinach and root vegetables are nitrate-rich, so are easily converted to nitric oxide in your body, meaning that when you get the signal, you’re ready to go.

Garlic has high levels of allicin which is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and is a natural vasodilator (widens blood vessels). It’s also what gives garlic its ‘pungent’ aroma and taste — so make sure you both eat it, otherwise, your breath will turn into a turn-off!

Pine nuts and watermelon both contain high levels of amino acids which convert into nitric oxide too.

Eat avocado, vegetable oils, salmon, tuna and halibut.

Whether it has any relevance in medical science or not, avocados have long been thought of as an aphrodisiac food. This is partly because avocado is derived from the ancient Aztec word, ahuácatl, meaning testicle.

So much talk in recent years of ‘good fats’ means that avo on toast is now a staple of many a weekend brunch — and we’re not complaining. It’s delicious and, scientifically speaking, avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats. These keep your heart and arteries healthy, meaning there aren’t any difficulties getting your blood where you need it most when you’re in the mood.

Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and halibut are also a good choice for libido-boosting foods. They’re high in Omega 3 heart healthy fatty acids, which, as the name suggests, are good for your heart. They can help improve blood flow and prevent the buildup of plaque which can cause hardening and blockage in your arteries.

Try horny goat weed, ginkgo biloba, maca, ginseng, saffron, and fenugreek.

If you’re looking for a different way to boost your libido, these herbal options may (or may not) do the trick. Horny Goat Weed is a flowering plant which contains our favourites – flavonoids. Boosting circulation, this herb, also known as Epimedium, has shown to help erectile dysfunction symptoms and is seen as a traditional aphrodisiac in many Asian countries.

Maca root from Peru and Korean Ginseng are some other well-known aphrodisiacs from around the world. Both natural nitric oxide boosters, these substances can help improve that all-important blood flow. There’s also a study which showed that Ginkgo biloba, a traditional aphrodisiac originally from China, was found to be 84% effective in treating antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction.

Saffron is another old-school aphrodisiac, with stories dating back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Saffron-infused baths were a popular way to get in the mood, and it was even used as a decoration in the bedrooms of newlyweds to promote a healthy sex life.

Saffron is the dried stigma of a crocus flower which contains the chemical picrocrocin. This compound is said to increase your libido and make your body more sensitive to the touch, heightening sexual experiences. If it was good enough for Cleopatra, it’s got to be worth a go, right?

And in a small study of healthy men, Fenugreek supplements were shown to have a positive effect on the physiological aspects of libido, boosting performance and sexual arousal(7). It may also contribute to maintaining a healthy testosterone level, so it’s a potential win-win.

Does Eating Affect Libido?

A long term unhealthy diet of fatty foods and too much alcohol will have a negative impact on your overall health, and by extension, your sexual desire and ability. If you’re feeling overweight and physically sluggish, it’s likely you’re not exactly feeling frisky either.

If you keep yourself healthy by eating a diet full of fruit and vegetables, it’s only logical that it will have a positive knock-on effect on your libido. When you eat good, you feel good, and you look good. Having a healthy libido can be as much of a mental game as it is a physical one.

If you’re suffering from erectile dysfunction and your libido is being affected by problems between the sheets, you definitely need to keep on the straight and narrow when it comes to a sex-healthy diet. And by making sure you’re eating plenty of fresh food and limiting your alcohol intake, you’ll ensure your ED meds are working to their full potential too.

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FAQ

Is salmon good for labido?

Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and halibut are also a good choice for libido-boosting foods. They’re high in Omega 3 heart healthy fatty acids, which, as the name suggests, are good for your heart.

Does salmon make you last longer?

Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna are incredibly beneficial for heart health and (potentially) sexual performance because they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids and contain zinc, which can encourage healthy blood flow.