Erectile dysfunction in younger men is rising, and about 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime — so your sexual health and prostate health may be top of mind.

One unexpected way you can improve your sexual health is surprisingly through diet.

The foods you eat provide the building blocks you need to power your body, including the penis and other sexual organs.

However, instead of eating as if your penis needs special attention, you can fill your day with nutritious whole foods that help your blood deliver the nutrients your penis, prostate, and other sexual organs need to function optimally.

1. Spinach

Spinach is rich in folate, a known blood flow booster. Folic acid plays a critical role in male sexual function. Low blood folic acid levels have been linked to erectile dysfunction.

Cooked spinach contains 77% of the Daily Value for folate per cup (185 grams), making it one of the most folate-rich foods around. Additionally, spinach contains a fair amount of magnesium, which also helps stimulate blood flow and may boost testosterone levels

2. Coffee

Your morning cup of java may help below the belt, as well.

One study in over 3,000 men noted that those who self-reported the highest daily caffeine intake of 1–3 cups of coffee were less likely to report erectile dysfunction than those with the lowest caffeine intake.

It’s important to note, however, that these findings were based on self-reporting from the participants, so they may not be completely reliable.

3. Apples

Apples have some great all-around health benefits, but one of their lesser known advantages pertains to prostate health.

Apple peels, in particular, contain the active compound ursolic acid.

Note, however, that much more research is needed to fully understand how this effect would translate to apple peels being eaten.

Regardless, some other studies also suggest that men who consume more fruits and vegetables have better odds of beating prostate cancer.

If you have prostate cancer, you should follow your trusted health professional’s treatment plan.

4. Avocados

Oddly enough, because of their shape and the fact that they grow in pairs on avocado trees.

Avocados are rich in vitamin E, which may improve sperm quality in men with infertility. One medium avocado provides 21% of the Daily Value for vitamin E.

A medium (150-gram) avocado also provides 9% of the Daily Value for zinc, an essential mineral with roles in sperm quality, testosterone production, and fertility.

5. Chili peppers

Can you handle the heat? One small study found that men who preferred spicier food had higher testosterone levels in their saliva than those that preferred milder flavours.

While this doesn’t mean spicy food increases testosterone levels, the chemical capsaicin found in hot peppers may have some bedroom advantages.

Dietary capsaicin intake may stimulate your brain’s pleasure centers, which could potentially improve your mood and provide an aphrodisiac effect. However, most of the research regarding capsaicin and mood has been done in animal studies — so it should be taken with a grain of salt

 

The bottom line

These eight foods all have some research pointing to their positive effects on male fertility, sexual health, or prostate health, but most of the research is limited.

What’s important to note, though, is that all of these are whole, minimally processed foods.

Dietary patterns that are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other minimally processed foods — along with adequate protein and healthy fats — have been shown to help reduce erectile dysfunction risk, improve prostate health, and optimize fertility.

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Everyone’s heard their fair share of sex myths, especially during their teenage years. Unfortunately, though, some myths might persist well into adulthood, affecting the way we relate to our sexual lives.

In this post, we debunk some of the most widespread misconceptions about sex.

So sit back, relax, and learn why you should try to stop worrying so much about apocryphal “facts” about sex.

 

1. Popping the cherry

This is the age-old belief that a woman’s hymen is a good place to look to if you desire to know whether she’s still a virgin — or, at least, if she has engaged in vaginal intercourse.

But although much significance is attached to the hymen as an alleged marker of virginity in many cultures, the truth is that more often than not, it can’t tell us much about a woman’s sexual history.

 

The hymen is a membrane that lines the opening of the vagina, and its actual shape and size varies from person to person. Normally, it does not cover the vaginal opening entirely — which makes absolute sense, since otherwise menstrual and other discharge would not be able to leave the vagina.

 

2. Menstruation as ultimate baby barrier

Another favorite piece of sex lore is that women can’t get pregnant if they have sex while on their period. It’s true that this scenario is highly unlikely, but even so, the possibility of pregnancy isn’t fully eliminated.

The likelihood of becoming pregnant after period sex depends largely on how long your menstrual cycle is. In most women, the menstrual cycle lasts for approximately 28 days.

Usually, 3 – 5 of those days are taken up by their period, during which unfertilized eggs, or “ovules,” and uterine lining are eliminated.

Women are most fertile during the ovulation stage of their menstrual cycles, when fresh eggs are produced. Ovulation usually takes place about 12 to 16 days before the start of the next period.

Some women, however, have shorter cycles, which means that their ovulation stage also happens earlier.

That, coupled with the fact that sperm can live inside the human body for up to 5 days, means that if the timing is right, sperm could hang out inside the female body for just long enough to survive the period and penetrate a fresh egg.

So, if you do plan to ease those menstrual cramps by having sex, you may wish to consider using a condom.

 

3. It’s not an orgasm if it’s not vaginal

Perhaps thanks to the supersexed ideal spread by commercial porn, many people are stuck for a long time with the idea that a woman’s orgasm is purely a vaginal experience, achieved through repeated penetration.

A quick look on the Internet will reveal that some popular searches include, “Why can’t I orgasm?” and “Why can’t I make my girlfriend climax?”

 

There is no “one-size-fits-all” recipe for achieving orgasm, and very often, women will require clitoral stimulation, instead of just vaginal penetration, to reach that sweet spot.

For some, penetration doesn’t cut it at all, and clitoral stimulation alone is their stairway to heaven.

That’s why both men and women would do well to learn as much as possible about their and their partners’ bodies and try to understand what makes them tick individually.

 

4. Masturbation is bad for you

This bring us to our next item, which is that masturbation, somehow, is bad for you. There are, in fact, many myths related to masturbation:

• that it can make a man go blind;
• that it can lead to erectile dysfunction;
• And that it can cause sexual dysfunction in women.

 

Don’t worry, masturbating won’t hurt you, and you may want to take your sweet time while you’re at it.

In case there were still any doubts, there are absolutely no links between your genitals and your eyes, so try as you might, you won’t lose the gift of vision just by exploring your nether bits sometimes.

 

5. Sex affects athletic performance

It seems intuitive, doesn’t it, that engaging in exercise that might be somewhat demanding, such as sex, will decrease your stamina, so you probably shouldn’t play at this game right before running an important marathon.

For years, the managers and coaches of top sports performers have forbidden their athletes to indulge in steamy action before important events, for fear that their performance would be weakened.

You’ll be relieved to find out, then, that that’s not really the case at all. Recent studies show that having sex the day before participating in a sports competition doesn’t affect performance.

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Sure, you know that greasy foods like burgers, fries, and pizza make you want to take a nap more than want to take your shirt off. But did you also know there are nutrient-packed foods other than well known oysters and chocolate! that can give your libido a big boost?

Having great sex is a whole lifestyle. You must make time for it and do things like having date night, making your bedroom a place you want to be romantic in, and paying attention to what you eat.

That includes having a generally healthy diet, but you can also grab specific foods that do things like boost testosterone or blood flow when you’re really trying to get in the mood.

Onions

Okay, while onion breath may not be sexy, but the veggie strengthens reproductive organs and increases testosterone, which boosts libido in both men and women. You and your partner should chop it up and put it in everything.

Garlic

Garlic isn’t just for warding off vampires. Garlic contains allicin, which builds heat in the body and has been proven to increase testosterone. It’s useful for sexual stamina, and bodybuilders use it for muscle growth?

Cayenne Pepper

Just like cayenne’s spicy on your tongue, it helps add spice to your sex life. Hot peppers contain capsaicin, which creates heat and improves circulation and blood flow for erections. The peppers have an immediate effect, so try eating them when you’re already ready to go. And maybe save dessert for later.

Dates

Dates are rich in amino acids , which are known to increase sexual stamina, and they’re a popular aphrodisiac in North African countries like Nigeria. That’s not all the act of eating dates can be very sexual. They melt in your mouth. It’s the kind of thing you could feed to your lover in bed.

Figs

Like dates, figs are rich in amino acids, and are also said to be an aphrodisiac because of the sexual appearance and flavor. A fig’s scent and texture is very aromatic and sensual. They are a luscious fruit to eat yourself or feed to your lover. It even looks sexual eating them. In other words, order them on a hot date, but do avoid the fig plate at your office holiday party.

Goji Berries

Goji berries have long been used as a sexual tonic in Asian countries because they’re said to increase testosterone. Try sprinkling these on your cereal, salads, or just eating a handful. Buying them in dried form is okay, too. They’re a sexual tonic and a superfood—a sexual superfood. Now that’s a good marketing hook if I’ve ever heard one.

Fatty Fish

Salmon, tuna, and mackerel are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which Isadora says elevate dopamine, the same hormone released in the brain during an orgasm. It also elevates mood, and more relaxed people are in the mood for sex more often. Fatty fish also contains L-arginine, an amino acid used to treat problems with erections. Think of it like a natural Viagra. A nice grilled salmon definitely sounds better than a pill.