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​Sexual health: 5 aphrodisiacs that can help boost your libido​

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Apr 20, 2023, 00:00 IST
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​Certain foods are known to increase the sex drive​

If you are someone who is keen on trying new products to increase sexual drive, here are some natural and healthier suggestions for you.

Aphrodisiacs have a rich history of benefits. Several pharmaceutical companies take these foods and their extract to market products by making tall claims.

Adding these foods to regular consumption can help increase the sex drive in a healthy way.

Please note that if you are on medication or have some other complication, please consult your doctor first before consuming these foods for the purpose of increasing sexual urge:

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​Fenugreek​

Popularly known as methi, fenugreek is very popular in Ayurvedic medicines. While many consider it to be anti-diabetic in nature due to its bitter taste, it is used for libido boosting as well.

A small study found that men who consumed 600 mg of fenugreek everyday had an increased sexual arousal than others.

It contains furostanolic saponins which increase testosterone production.


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​Saffron​

Saffron is a very popular aphrodisiac and has been in use since several years for its libido-enhancing properties.

A study on erectile dysfunction had found that men who consumed 30 mg of saffron every day for a month saw an improvement in erectile dysfunction.

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​Watermelon​

What if we told you that watermelon is a natural viagra! This extremely popular summer fruit has proven records of libido enhancement.

Many health experts recommend eating the watermelon rind as most of the nutrients are present in the rind. Several Indian traditional recipes make use of watermelon rinds.

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​Pistachios​

Eating pistachios can help improve erectile dysfunction! Are you surprised by this?

A study had found that the antioxidants and arginine present in the pistachios increase vasodilatation which is good for sexual health. These work by reducing the blood cholesterol level and stimulate better blood flow to the organs.

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​Pomegranate​


The delicious anar is an aphrodisiac. The structure of the fruit with tiny little seeds inside signifies fertility, many say.

Consumption of pomegranate reduces the level of cortisol, the stress hormone in the body. This stress reducing property of pomegranate enhances the libido of individuals.

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