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Diet for Sexual Dysfunction


Sexual disorders are highly prevalent in both men and women. While sexual problems may not be a serious problem on their own, they could affect a person’s personal and marital life adversely, thereby increasing emotional problems. Therefore, it is important for people to seek treatment for this problem, or use the right home remedies, in the form of natural foods, also known as aphrodisiacs. It is a well-known fact that everything you eat can and will have an effect on your body, one way or the other. More people are now relying on a sexual disorder diet, to overcome their problems.


What is a sexual disorder diet?

For centuries now, people have been relying on the aphrodisiac properties of food in order to overcome some of their sexual problems. In ancient Roman and Greek cultures, both men and women were known to follow a healthy diet for sexual strength, which comprised a wide variety of exotic fruits or other dishes, just before engaging in sexual activity. In the present times too, there are many people who also follow a sexual health diet to improve their performance and increase their sexual pleasure. On a regular basis too, the overall quality of your diet plays an important role in your sexual health. Hence, a sexual disorder diet is an eating plan that can increase libido, strength, stamina and overall sexual pleasures. A healthy sexual diet mainly comprises those foods that revive sexual function and improve a person’s overall sexual health.

Some of the most common sexual dysfunctions experienced by men include low sex drive, ejaculation disorders (premature, inhibited or retarded and retrograde), erectile dysfunctions as well as inhibited sexual desire. It is not just men, but also women who suffer from sexual problems; some of the problems commonly seen in women include lack of sexual desire, pain during intercourse, arousal problems and difficulties in achieving an orgasm. While some of the sexual disorders in men and women could be a result of physical problems, data shows that most of the problems are a result of emotional problems like stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Relationship problems are also known to cause sexual problems. Other common causes of sexual problems could include a poor diet. Therefore, there are certain sexual problems that can easily be rectified by following a diet for sexual dysfunction.

Many men suffer from lack of stamina which affects their overall sexual performance. Hence a healthy sexual diet for men should include those foods that can increase strength and stamina, enabling them to perform in a better manner.

Some of the most highly recommended food, which should be a part of diet for sexual stamina:

  • Figs
  • Raw Oysters
  • Peanuts
  • Garlic
  • Bananas
  • Blueberries
  • Chocolate

Men are also advised to follow a sexual exhaustion diet to increase their stamina on a regular basis, which includes foods like

  • Fresh fruits, especially strawberries, quince, plums, peaches, mangoes, figs, coconuts, bananas, apples, raspberries, pomegranates, pears, papayas, grapes, dates, cherries and apricots.
  • Vegetables that have an aphrodisiac effect on the body, some of which can include eggplant, cucumbers, celery asparagus, carrots and corn. Other vegetables that are also highly recommended in a diet for sexual erectile dysfunction include garlic, avocadoes, tomato, beans, garlic, onions, parsley, spinach, turnips, soybeans, watercress, peppers and leeks
  • Shellfish help fuel the body as well as the sex drive in a person. Hence, halibut, lobsters, scallops, oysters, cod, shrimp, clams and abalone are considered to be good foods to consume.
  • Lean meat, eaten in moderation can be excellent for sexual health too. Therefore, it is best to include some amounts of skinless chicken and turkey to a regular diet.
  • Nut and seeds, being good sources of protein, help boost sex drive and therefore, pine seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts are all good for sexual health.

Apart from following a healthy diet, it is important for people to make certain lifestyle changes too, which can help improve their sexual health. Stress reduction techniques, such as meditation, deep breathing and yoga as also massage therapy are all great for increasing sexual drive and performance. People should make it a point to get an adequate amount of rest, sleep and relaxation, to decrease sexual problems. Leading a sedentary lifestyle is one of the major contributors to sexual problems, in men and women. Hence, getting an adequate amount of exercise each day can be very useful in improving overall health, which also includes sexual health.

There are a lot of recommendations for a sexual disorder diet, easily available through several health articles and online resources. However, before following any diet for sexual problems, it is absolutely essential for people to consult a doctor and get an approval. In case any adverse side effects are experienced after following a diet for sexual condition, it is important to stop immediately and consult a doctor without any delay. In case the foods and lifestyle changes do not bring about the desired results, it is best to undergo a physical checkup to identify the cause of the problem.

Submitted on January 16, 2014