People who suffer from erectile dysfunction have a decreased sex drive.
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It is a myth that people who suffer from erectile dysfunction have a decreased sex drive. Since your sex drive is determined by hormonal changes, it is not deterred or affected by the condition of erectile dysfunction. Men who suffer from this condition may refrain from sexual activity because they are afraid or embarrassed by the inability to perform.
Which of the following is an effective aphrodisiac?
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Oysters can increase the level of dopamine in the body and it also contains high levels of zinc which are known to enhance the libido of women as well as men. Though it may seem like a slimy turn off, studies show it is an effective aphrodisiac.
Alcohol is a social lubricant that can also get you in the mood for sex.
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While a little alcohol does reduce our inhibitions and allows us to let our guard down, it can affect your sexual desire. Alcohol and especially beer can decrease sexual arousal and kill your sex drive. Consuming large amounts of alcohol can cause problems such as premature ejaculation, trouble having an orgasm as well as difficulty in maintaining an erection.
The food you should avoid before a date?
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While eating donuts before date might not seem harmful, it is actually a bad idea. The fats that donuts contain clog your arteries, which in turn can kill your sex drive. These arteries that are clogged decrease the blood flow to your sexual organs and this hinders your sexual performance. On the other hand, eating a spicy dish with chilies and drinking a glass of red wine is perfectly fine, before or even during a date. Though coffee can add a little spunk to your sex life, it can have the opposite effects in some people.
Feeding your partner strawberries dipped in chocolate will work as an aphrodisiac.
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Though feeding your partner strawberries dipped in chocolate may seem like an appealing aphrodisiac, it might not do the trick. Although strawberries and chocolates are known as aphrodisiacs, on the contrary, it can actually decrease your sex drive. Dark chocolate is known to increase sex drive, but certain other types of chocolate can stifle the levels of testosterone, which will kill your sexual drive. The pesticides found in the skin of strawberries have properties that can decrease your sex drive. So think twice before indulging in the luxury of strawberries and chocolate.