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8 Aphrodisiac Foods to Help You Eat Your Way to a Better Orgasm​ Now

When it comes to food as foreplay, oysters are sort of old news. If you really want to eat your way to a better orgasm, step your game up and try one of these simple aphrodisiac foods.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Avocados

Being rich in unsaturated fat and low in saturated fat makes avocados an ideal aphrodisiac. As a food that’s good for both the heart and the arteries, it will help keep the blood flowing to all of the right spots.

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Dark Leafy Greens

Arugula, kale, collards and spinach aren’t just great green vegetables to munch on for nutritional value. Dark leafy greens are blood purifying which means that they enhance circulation that impacts libido. Winning!

8 Aphrodisiac Foods to Help You Eat Your Way to a Better Orgasm​ Now
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Figs

Figs are rich in fiber, amino acids and have a high source of calcium. The fruit helps promote a healthy heart, increases sexual stamina and boosts chances of fertility. 

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Fatty Fish

Surprising but true. Consuming fish like salmon and tuna have high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, and consuming such foods help to increase dopamine—the same hormone that is released when an orgasm is experience. 

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Oranges

The extra boost of Vitamin C found in oranges is vital in keeping your sexual organs up to par. Boost up that citrus intake, ladies!

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Eggs

When you think of eggs, think of energy. B5 and B6 vitamins in eggs are a great protein help to maintain hormone levels. When it comes to sex, having as much energy as possible is always a good thing. Eat those eggs!

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Strawberries

This fruit has a high source of folic acid which is great for libido boosting methylxanthines. So eat all the chocolate dipped strawberries your little heart can stand, it’ll do your body good.

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Zinc-Rich Foods

Try almonds for example–they’re rich in zinc, selenium and vitamin E. Products that are rich in zinc helps enhance sexual desire and libido which helps get you to the finish line.

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