11 Foods for Sex

The following foods are identified as aphrodisiacs that have the power to boost your libido:

1. Lemons and Oranges: Antioxidant effects of the vitamin-C present in these fruits are ideal for protecting the sex organs. They help keep the organs operating smoothly, enhancing arousal and sensitivity.

2. Onions and Honey: Onions may smell bad, but they tend to increase your libido. Peel off its white layer, crush it and fry it in butter. This mixture, if taken with a spoon of honey, when the stomach is empty, will prove to be a great aphrodisiac.

3. Bananas: This fruit holds the key to your ignition in bed. They are rich in bromelain enzyme, believed to stimulate the male libido. They are also packed with potassium and vitamin-B, which are necessary for your sex hormone production.

4. Caffeine and Chocolate: Next time your girl asks for a chocolate, don't say 'No'. You'll create trouble for yourself. Eating dark chocolate produces endorphins that do wonders for a sexual relationship. Caffeine, on the other hand, helps produce a sense of elevation in mood.

5. Figs and Cloves: It is believed that humans can live on figs for days. With almost 80 percent water, figs help relieve stress and fatigue.

Cloves are the most powerful natural aphrodisiacs and also act against mental and physical fatigue.

6. Olive Oil, Almonds, Avocados, Hazelnuts: A diet rich in all these food items enhances fertility, drive and potency in men. Green and black olives increase sex drives in both men and woman respectively.

7. Pumpkins Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax, Cashew, Pine Nuts: All these food sources are packed with zinc, a key mineral essential to maintaining the male potency. These are also the sex hormone builders, and hence are good for one's sexual wellness.

8. Dates and Coriander: Dates are said to be the reason behind abundant libido among males. Intake of dates dipped in honey boosts libido and also strengthens the ovulation process.

Coriander not only spices up your dishes but also your sex life. Dried coriander seeds tend to have euphoric effect, especially on women.

9. Ginger and Garlic: They don't just add flavor to your dishes, but can also excite your senses. Ginger, if used in drinks and taken in reasonable doses, can give healthy hot flashes. Garlic's heat is also said to stir sexual desires.

So the next time your partner stuffs your dish with these flavor enhancers, you know what is playing on his/her mind.

10. Tomatoes: Tomatoes have long been thought as an aphrodisiac. When paired with other sensual flavors like basil and mint, these can create lots of heat and passion. Now we know the reason why this vegetable is a must in almost all Indian dishes.

11. Carrots: Here is an excuse to have that another bowl of ‘gajar ka halwa’. This vegetable is said to be a stimulant for men. In ancient times, Middle Eastern royalty used carrots to aid seduction.

Some of the great cooks say that the best food is always made with love. Some truth in that. So just captivate your loved one with these sensual foods and impress with your talent between the sheets.