“Smoking is just plain gross and should be avoided entirely.”
Did you realize that your lifestyle and what you eat affects your sexual performance? A balanced diet of whole, unprocessed foods and avoiding too much animal fat and refined sugar is a good place to start if you want to improve your sex life. Alcohol should be used moderately, especially before sex. Too much, in fact, can hinder your performance and actually lower testosterone levels. Smoking is just plain gross and should be avoided entirely. Of course, workouts that are consistent and challenging will make you look and feel sexy, and regular cardio will keep you lean and mean and increase your stamina. Grrrr!
All this being said, even the boldest of stallions occasionally feels like the “old gray mare who ain’t what he used to be.” There are a number of common, inexpensive dietary supplements available that have a role in keeping your sex organs healthy and your libido raring to go. So here is my list of the top five, and remember: before taking any supplement, consult your doctor first!
Vitamins C and E are powerful antioxidants that can help prevent the onset of serious illnesses and premature aging. They also keep cholesterol from clogging your blood vessels including those in your penis. When these are stopped up, it becomes difficult to get and maintain a healthy erection. An additional 500 to 1,000 mg of Vitamin C and 200 to 400 IU Vitamin E are recommended each day.
Recent reports cite Zinc as one of the most important minerals in the fight against colds and flu. Zinc is also essential for the production of testosterone by the testes. Many enzymes that are necessary for the conversion of steroids to testosterone require Zinc to be active. Without sufficient Zinc, the testes can’t produce sufficient testosterone and they can often atrophy and shrink in size! Seafood and green leafy vegetables are rich in Zinc. A typical male between 30 and 55 should get at least 15 mg of Zinc per day.
Avena Sativa (or green oats) are known to increase libido and sex drive. This natural substance is found in any healthy food store. Green oats contain a compound that converts protein-bound-testosterone in the blood to the active form of testosterone that is vital for promoting arousal and sexual desire.
Yohimbe is a sort of natural Cialis or Viagra extracted from the yohimbe bark. Simply taking 250-400 mg of yohimbe bark extract at least one hour prior to hitting the sack may lead to some mighty satisfying results for everyone concerned. As with any sexual stimulant, do not drink alcohol or take “poppers” with this herb, and beware of using this supplement if you have high blood pressure!
Dihydroepiadrosterone (DHEA) has been around for a little while now. Although it has numerous health benefits, it is perhaps best known as a hormonal precursor of testosterone. With age, testosterone levels wain. Taking DHEA as a dietary supplement will help produce more testosterone and more of this will make you horny. 25-50 mg per day, preferably spread over three daily doses, should help get back your mojo!
There are tons of herbs and supplements that can help with sexual performance. Do your research, experiment a little but always check with your physician first to see what is safe for you!
