The state of your sex life impacts the quality of your life in general. The amount of energy you have for sexual activity depends on many things, including the stress in your life, the level of activity of your everyday routine and your diet. There are a variety of foods you can eat to improve your stamina in the bedroom.
Oysters
Long considers an aphrodisiac, oysters contain dopamine, according to the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance. Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that relates to pleasure, also influences sexual desire. Research published in the April 2010 issue of the journal "Behavioral Neuroscience" indicates that dopamine controls male sexual arousal in animals. More research is needed to confirm whether this carries over into human subjects. Dopamine also plays a role in female sexual response, reveals The Rockefeller University. The dopamine in oysters can promote your libido, giving your sexual stamina a boost. In addition, the AskMen website reports that oysters are high in zinc, a mineral vital sperm and testosterone production.
Blueberries
Blueberries also boost dopamine levels in your body and may impact your sexual stamina. The Daily Perricone website notes that in addition to increasing the dopamine in your body that impacts sexual desire, eating blueberries protect you against the loss of dopamine cells, a process that occurs as you age. This can help promote your sexual stamina as you get older. Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., a professor of food science at the University of Maine, reports that eating blueberries can help improve your blood flow by preventing cholesterol build-up, which can also help improve your sexual stamina.
Avocado
Consider adding avocado to your diet to impact your libido. The Natural News website reports that the avocado contains both folic acid and vitamin B6, both of which can influence your sexual stamina. Folic acid provides your body with sexual energy, and vitamin B6 regulates hormones. The George Mateljan Foundation for the World's Healthiest Foods website reveals that 1 cup of avocado also contains nearly seven percent of the daily recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which Daily Perricone notes is a compound your body needs to produce prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are critical for your sexual health.
References
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance: Canadian Farmed Oysters
- The Johns Hopkins News-Letter: Dopamine makes Japanese quail have sex on the brain
- The Rockefeller University: Sexual behavior pathways in the brain identified
- AskMen: 11 Foods to Increase Libido
- Daily Perricone: Love at First Bite!
- Natural News: Ten Super Foods to Boost Your Libido
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