Mens Health XL

54 Ways To Increase Male Libido

 

1) Visit Your Doctor

You should visit your doctor for a check up to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong with you.

2) Exercise

Regular exercise will make you feel happier, boost your energy levels and raise your libido levels.

3) Sleep Well

Sleep for a full 8 hours each night, sleep is essential for your body to function properly. lack of sleep will decrease your sex drive

4) Avoid Stress

Learn to manage and cope with stress. A stressed body is not a happy one. It will show in your libido.

5) Eat Healthy Food

A healthy balanced diet is important in maintaining a healthy sexual desire. Fill Your diet with fresh fruit and vegetables and lots of protein.

6) Vitamins and Minerals

A deficiency in some vitamins and minerals can cause a lack of sexual desire.

7) Avoid Recreational Drugs

Some Recreational drugs can temporarily increase your libido but will seriously damage it in the long run. Recreational drugs should be avoided completely.

8) Increase Your Testosterone Levels

Low testosterone levels are a common cause of a lost sex drive. Testosterone is responsible for all your manly characteristics and traits. including your sexual desire. Increase your libido by increasing your testosterone levels.

9) Don't Smoke

Smoking restricts the blood flow around your body and can affect your sex drive in a negative way. If you smoke, stop. take up regular exercise and reap the rewards.

10) Don't Drink Excess Alcohol

Drinking heavily dehydrates your body and decreases your testosterone levels.

 

The Foods of Love

11) Oysters

Oysters are essential for boosting testosterone levels. They are high in zinc, which raises sperm, semen and testosterone production. Oysters also contain the libido boosting hormone dopamine,

12) Celery

Celery contains androsterone, it is an odorless hormone released when you sweat. Women love it! (the androsterone not the sweat)

13) Nuts

Nuts in particularly almonds are a good source of essential fatty acids. They provide the basic nutrients for a healthy production of hormones in men.

14) Strawberry's

The original love fruit. The juices this food contains will get you in the mood for love.

15) Chilli's

Chilies contain capsaicin. It is the substance that gives peppers their strength. This strength causes a release of endorphins in your brain, making you feel good. Capsaicin is therefore a feel good chemical for your brain!

16) Eggs

Eggs are very high in vitamins B5 and B6. These essential vitamins balance your hormone levels and fight stress, both of which are important in maintaining a healthy libido.

17) Chocolate

Chocolate contains an alkaloid called theobromine and a chemical called phenyl ethylamine which is thought to produce a feeling similar to "being in love."

18) Basil

Basil increases circulation, increases your libido and boosts your fertility levels. It is also said to produce a sense of well being for both mind and body.

19) Figs

Figs are very high in amino acids, which are thought to increase sex drive. They can also improve your sexual stamina.

20) Garlic

Yes, it makes your breath smell, but garlic contains a ingredients called allicin. Allcin increases blood flow to your penis which will work to increase your desire for sex.

21) Ho shou wu leaves

Researchers have found that Ho shou wu leaves, balance sex hormones and increase sex drive. They contain a high dose of Lecithin. Lecithin helps produce your sexual fluids and juices.

22) Liver

Liver is a great source of glutamine a much needed fuel for your immune system. It is thought to increase libido.

23) Avocado 

Avocados contain high levels of folic acid, this helps to digest proteins, and gives you more energy as a result. They also contain vitamin B6 which is needed for healthy male hormone production

24) Bananas

Bananas contain the brome lain enzyme, which is believed to increase libido in men. Additionally, they are good sources of potassium and B vitamins like riboflavin, which increase the body's overall energy levels.

25) Asparagus

High in vitamin E, asparagus is a essential nutrient for a good sex life.

26) Maca

Maca is a vegetable that has been used in  Peru to help increase sex drive. Not only that is has health enhancing properties and a high nutritional content.

27) Sauerkraut

 A U.S. study has reported that 90 percent of men were much more “sexually active” after eating Sauerkraut

28) Cardamom

Cardamom is an aromatic spice which increases libido. It is very high in cineole, which can increase blood flow to your penis.

29) Goji Berries

Goji berries increase libido in both men and women. They increase testosterone, boost stamina, make you feel good. All of these are essential for an healthy sex life.

30) Potency wood Root

Many clinical trials have shown that potency wood root has significant libido enhancing properties. It helps you to go beyond your inhibitions and ignites your sexual creativity.

31) Turnera Aphrodisiaca Plant

This plant increases your ability to reach orgasm and induces erotic dreams.

32)  Wu Wei Zi Berries

These potent berries increase sexual stamina in men and women. It increases libido and sexual energy, while enhancing overall vitality and wellbeing.   

 

Relationship Problems 

If you are having relationship difficulties then this could be the cause of your lost libido. Have you ever heard the saying "women are from Venus, men are from mars"? You most likely have and this is so true (not literally)

33) Listen To Each Other

Spend time listing to each other, talk about what you like and dislike and just try to become closer.

34) Pay Her Attention

Pay her attention, surprise her and she will love you for it. The extra affection you will start to get in return is sure to increase your sex drive.

35) Score Points

Do as many little things throughout the day for your partner and you will get points. Little things such as making her a cup of tea in the morning will soon add up. You will grow closer and both your sex drives will increase as a result.

36) Spend Time Together

Make time for each other and make sure its quality time. You will find if you do this regularly the sexual spark will return in no time.

37) Spend Time Apart

Equally important as spending time together is spending time apart. Don't overcrowd each other. let her live her life and see her friends often and you should do the same.

 

Sex Life

Being with the same partner for a long time can be a cause of a low sex drive. but don't worry because approaching sex in a new way will increase your sex drive.

38) Massage

Give each other a slow relaxing massage with no intention of sex

39) Take It Slow

Relax when you have sex and take it slow. Spend time pleasuring her without intercourse.

40) Learn To Sexually Satisfy each other

Always make her orgasm before intercourse. This way she will be sexually satisfied without having full sex. This will take the pressure off you. When you see what a horny devil she really is. your sex drive is sure to get a big lift

41) Rent an Adult Movie

Renting an adult movie can be a good plan, as long as you pick one that is suitable for the both of you. Cook her dinner share a bottle of wine.

 

State of Mind

42) Mediation

Mediation reduces stress and changes your current state of mind. Learn to meditate today and watch your sex drive rocket.

43) Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is well worth a look. It has the power to make amazing changes in you and totally reprogram your mind. Either go to see a professional hypnotist or try self hypnosis cds.

44) Be Optimistic

Keep a positive state of mind and increase your chances of increasing your sex drive.

 

Libido Boosters - Vitamins and Supplements

45) Zinc is needed for the healthy production of testosterone. Healthy testosterone levels= healthy sex drive

46) Vitamin A gives you that loving feeling by producing the sex hormone progesterone.

47) B-Vitamins are crucial for reacting and responding to our lovers, and for flow of blood to the sex organs.

48) Vitamin B1 is essential for healthy nerve and energy production.

49) Vitamin B-3 Intensify orgasms by increasing blood flow to the sex organs

50) Vitamin B-6 is a libido enhancer.

51) Vitamin E Is one of the best vitamins for a libido increase.

52)Vitamin C is important for the correct function of hormones that are involved in sexual desire

53) Horny Goat Weed

Ok, so this sounds like a joke, but rest assured it is not. Horny Goat Weed has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for century's. Hundreds of years ago, a goat herder noticed big increase in sexual activity in his goats. He watched the goats and saw that when they ate this certain weed their sexual activity increased.

54)  Provacyl

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