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Kick-start your sex drive with libido boosting snacks

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois State chapter.

Sick of hearing about foods that are “low in calories!” or “boost your energy today!”… well we sure are. Some foods serve a more arousing purpose and can heighten your sex drive. Researchers have found a ton of different foods considered to be aphrodisiacs. Next time you’re starting to feel down or not really in the “mood”, eat one of these snacks to boost your sex drive.

Bananas
There is tons of potassium found in bananas, which is the key in developing muscle strength- so the “big finale” will be much more intense!
 

Chocolate
Now you have an excuse to eat chocolate even when it’s not your time of the month! Cocoa contains a chemical called phenylethylamine, a stimulant that just makes you happy and excited… which will put you in the mood to slip into the sheets!
 
Pomegranates
This delicious fruit contains a ton of antioxidants, which protect the blood vessels which then increases blood flow. Increased blood flow means increased sensitivity “down there”.
 
Vanilla
Finally a reason to not feel guilty for eating a heaping bowl of vanilla ice cream- this sweet bean stimulates nerves, which in the end makes his touch feel that much better.
 
Watermelon

The melon contains phytonutrient citrulline and leads to an increase of nitric oxide in your body, which then causes your blood vessels to relax and then it speeds up circulation. This juicy fruit will get your body more aroused in no time.

Hot Chilies
Turn up that heat… in your bed! Eat some of these spicy peppers and increase your circulation to get that blood pumpin’.
 
Pumpkin seeds
With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to head to the store for some pumpkin seeds!  Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and omega 3 essential fatty acids. Omega 3s are close in relativity to prostaglandins, which are hormone like substances that play a important role in sexual health.
 
Eggs
Reducing stress may be what you need to get you into bed! So, don’t skip breakfast ladies because eggs are rich in vitamins B5 and B6. These vitamins are necessary to maintain balanced hormone levels and they also can reduce stress.
 
 
 

*Before making any dramatic changes to your diet, consult a doctor!
 
Information provided was found from Online Dater & Cosmopolitan magazine.

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Megan Maginity

Illinois State

Megan is a sophomore Journalism major at Illinois State University, with a minor in Creative Writing. She balances her time between class, her sorority- Gamma Phi Beta, and writing for the college newspaper- The Daily Vidette. When she’s not busy, Meg likes to shop for the best sales, rollerblade, hang out with friends or watch reruns of Sex and The City. Becoming a campus correspondent/editor-in-chief was a great accomplishment for her because she is an aspiring writer, hoping to take on the world of mass media after graduation in 2013.