{"id":1095,"date":"2011-06-22T22:58:24","date_gmt":"2011-06-22T17:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mohamediqbalp.wordpress.com\/2011\/06\/22\/herbs-spices-from-your-kitchen-can-perk-up-your-sex-life\/"},"modified":"2011-06-22T22:58:24","modified_gmt":"2011-06-22T17:28:24","slug":"herbs-spices-from-your-kitchen-can-perk-up-your-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venusimportexport.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2011\/06\/22\/herbs-spices-from-your-kitchen-can-perk-up-your-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbs &#038; spices from your kitchen can perk up your sex life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>A herbal delight!<\/h1>\n<h2>Herbs &amp; spices from your kitchen can perk up your sex life\u2026<\/h2>\n<p><strong>IT NOT<\/strong> just spices up your curries, but also punches up your sex life.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers<br \/> have found that fenugreek or methi can increase the sex drive by a <br \/>quarter, according to a report in the Daily Mail. When libido levels of <br \/>60 healthy men aged between 25 and 52 who took an extract of the herb <br \/>were checked, it was found that their scores were much higher than those<br \/> who took dummy pills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/in.lifestyle.yahoo.com\/wellness\/foods-help-great-sex-article-ilmx.html\" target=\"_blank\">Six Foods to Help you Have Great Sex<\/a><\/strong> |&nbsp; <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/in.lifestyle.yahoo.com\/love-sex\/bring-back-the-romance-blog-8-sayoni-sinha.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bring back the romance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a323.yahoofs.com\/ymg\/mailtoday\/mailtoday-762496738-1308656842.jpg?ymKjhNFDhKa44Esa\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" height=\"265\" width=\"265\" \/>The<br \/> tests were carried out by the Centre for Integrative Clinical and <br \/>Molecular Medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Fenugreek seeds contain <br \/>compounds called saponins which are said to stimulate the production of <br \/>male sex hormones including testosterone.<\/p>\n<p>The local grocery store <br \/>or even your household kitchen can prove to be the best apothecary for <br \/>shooting up the sexual drive, as supplying the right food to the brain <br \/>can turn you on. For example, the ubiquitous spices like <strong>black pepper, chilly pepper, cumin, fennel, flax seeds, <\/strong>and<strong> turmeric powder<\/strong> can work wonders for distraught couples. These and other herbs can stimulate the libido, perking up people\u2019s sex lives.<\/p>\n<p>Experts have since long suggested the use of Chinese herbs such as <strong>Ginseng<\/strong><br \/> \u2014 a sexual stimulant \u2014 and native African Kola nuts \u2014 known to be great<br \/> energy boosters \u2014 among others. These herbal aphrodisiacs are most <br \/>sought after, as they are cheap, effective and have minimal side <br \/>effects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/in.lifestyle.yahoo.com\/life-work\/sex-tips-busy-people-article-ilmh.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sex tips for busy people<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Studies have also shown that a diet which includes <strong>soy<\/strong><br \/> can raise the temperature in the bedroom as soy is beneficial to the <br \/>prostate \u2014 a very important male sex organ. A food rich in <strong>granola, oatmeal, cashews, walnuts, garlic <\/strong>and <strong>onion<\/strong>,<br \/> can lead to improved blood circulation, also boosting the male sex <br \/>drive. Even a diet rich in iron and zinc can prove helpful for those <br \/>having a tough night life.<\/p>\n<p>Many experts say that an unhealthy supply of <strong>Vitamin E<\/strong><br \/> can affect the sexual function as well. A diet rich in dopamine can <br \/>lead to greater results. Dopamine is a feel good chemical released by <br \/>the brain. It motivates people to pursue pleasure and have sex.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Also,<br \/> fish, legumes, cottage cheese, red meat, milk, beetroots and peas if <br \/>included in the diet, can increase the sexual stamina.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ayurvedic experts have their own dose of suggestions. <strong>Tribulus, Sarsaparilla, Siberian Ginseng, Saw Palmetto<\/strong> are herbal plants which have a proven record of increasing the sex drive, according to them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A herbal delight! Herbs &amp; spices from your kitchen can perk up your sex life\u2026 IT NOT just spices up your curries, but also punches up your sex life. Researchers have found that fenugreek or methi can increase the sex drive by a quarter, according to a report in the Daily Mail. 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