If you are looking to increase and enhance your sex drive and have tried pharmaceuticals like Viagra without achieving the desired results, you might want to consider some natural methods.
Sometimes psychological factors can weaken sexual desire, leading to a lack of interest in sex among both men and women. Fortunately, certain foods and spices can help boost sex drive while addressing the underlying causes of this dysfunction. Dr. Ellen Kamhi, author of "The Natural Guide to Great Sex," stated, "Some foods and natural substances have undergone scientific scrutiny to understand how and why they affect our sex drive as humans. Many have stood the test of time and have been used in various cultures around the world. In fact, the human search for substances that enhance sexual pleasure and drive has spanned throughout history."
**Natural Methods to Enhance Sexual Desire and Drive:**
1. **Reduce Stress and Anxiety:** A 2017 study on erectile dysfunction in young men found that depression and anxiety can increase sexual problems. To tackle this, practice good health habits, get enough rest, exercise daily, and talk to a therapist if anxiety is ruining your romantic life.
2. **Eat Almonds:** The scent of almond oil has been used for centuries to warm bedrooms in many cultures worldwide. This is because almonds contain many healthy nutrients that enhance desire and sex drive, such as magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
3. **Improve the Quality of Your Emotional Relationship:** If you have been with someone for a long time, reignite the spark in your relationship by planning romantic nights and learn to openly communicate your needs and desires to your partner.
4. **Eat Avocados:** The Aztecs referred to the avocado tree as the "testicle tree" due to the fruit's resemblance to testicles. Beyond its shape, these delicious fruits contain healthy oils needed for producing sex hormones and increasing sexual desire in both genders.
5. **Focus on Foreplay:** In sexual therapy, doctors are less interested in sex itself than in the sexual experience of both parties. They emphasize the importance of including foreplay as part of sexual activity in intimacy. In fact, sex is like any form of exercise; it helps build strength and endurance. Therefore, after a short break, use renewed energy to be creative with your partner in bed.
6. **Get Enough Sleep and Rest:** A 2015 study found that women who had more sleep the night before sexual activity reported a natural increase in their sex drive the following day.
7. **Eat Figs:** Research conducted by scientists at Rutgers University in New Jersey revealed that dried figs contain essential fatty acids, along with many phytoesterols, which are natural components the body needs to produce sex hormones.
8. **Exercise Regularly:** Recent research and studies show that exercise boosts sexual desire in both men and women. However, overtraining also has a counterproductive effect; researchers found that marathon runners, for example, have lower sex drive compared to those who engage in moderate-intensity exercises or sports activities.
