Male and female libidos are primarily controlled by the hormone testosterone. Testosterone production depends on your intake of nutrients that are abundant in many foods people normally eat. By increasing your consumption of the foods listed below, you can increase your testosterone levels naturally without the use of medication.
Avocados
Avocado has a high level of vitamin B6, which helps increase male hormone production. Potassium is also found in avocado and helps regulate the female thyroid gland, which helps enhance female libido levels.
Bananas
Bananas are rich with potassium and B-vitamins like riboflavin, which produce testosterone. Bananas generally provide you more energy and according to Libido-Increasing-Food.com, the phallic shape of bananas is considered partly responsible for the reason bananas are a popular aphrodisiac (sexually stimulating) food. Bananas contain the bromelain enzyme, which is responsible for increasing male libido. According to TheFoodPaper.com, Central Americans drink red banana sap as an aphrodisiac and Hindus regard bananas to be a symbol of fertility.
Asparagus
Asparagus is rich with vitamin E, which helps stimulate the production of testosterone, thus enhancing both male and female libido levels. TheFoodPaper.com states that asparagus is also a great source of fiber, potassium, thiamin, fiber, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamins A and C. Folic acid in particular increases your histamine production, which is necessary to help both sexes reach orgasm.
Basil
According to Libido-Increasing-Food.com, basil stimulates the sex drive and increases female fertility. TheFoodPaper.com reports that the alluring aroma of basil can cure headaches. It also states that basil promotes circulation and has a warming effect on your body, thus enhancing libido. TheFoodPaper.com states that basil is a love-token in some parts of Italy.
Soy Products
According to Forbes magazine, soy binds estrogen (female sex hormone) receptors. This helps the vaginal area stay lubricated, which enhances the sexual experience for both women and men. Forbes magazine also indicates that soy helps combat menopause symptoms, particularly hot flashes. The magazine further reports that soy is beneficial to the prostate: a crucial sexual organ in men.
Almonds
According to TheFoodPaper.com, almonds have been regarded as a symbol of fertility throughout the ages. TheFoodPaper.com further states that the aroma of almonds is thought to arouse passion in women.
