Valentine’s Day is just around the corner ladies and gentlemen, and with this sweet and sexy holiday comes certain expectations. While most of us might look forward to spending the evening in with our lovers, some may feel unprepared and possibly even anxious about performing correctly on this most sensual holiday.

However, it may be easier than you think to enhance your libido, vamp up your sex-drive and get ready for a wild night with your lover. Interestingly, the foods we consume can directly affect our sex-drive, and either become aphrodisiacs or mood killers. For thousands of years human beings have known about the link between food and sex drive, but it wasn’t until science began researching these links that we’ve been able to prove that certain foods do hold power over our bodies. Now we know which foods boost or numb our reproductive organs. By paying attention to our diets and consuming the right nutrients, we can live a fabulous and orgasmic life-style.

To help you gain a better grasp on the right foods for your sex life, we have crafted a brief overview of libido improving aphrodisiacs that are guaranteed to make you ready for V-Day. Some of the items on our list might surprise you while others might not be so surprising, but come at each of them with an open mind and prepare yourself for a lustful experience with your lover after giving these scrumptious sex foods a go.

Avocado

It doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to realize that avocados look an awful lot like a pair of male testicles. The ancient Aztecs even named the avocado tree the “testicle tree”. Aside from there erotic shape, avocados also have been proven to vamp up the level of testosterone in those who consume them on a regular basis. This is excellent for both men and women as testosterone increases the libido and drives blood to the genitalia.

Ginger Root

This spicy root has a direct affect on the circulatory system. Although most people opt to consume ginger when they have a virus of some sort, it also has a powerful effect on blood flow to the vagina and the penis thereby directly increasing sex-drive.

Tip: Make some ginger root tea on the morning of Valentine’s Day to get yourself and your lover in the mood.

Arugula

While it may not taste like something that will get you ready for action, arugula has a powerful effect on the body. Not only is this super food excellent for nearly all of our vital organs, but it also has a way of ridding our bodies of toxins that prevent arousal. You can easily add this spicy leafy green into a salad to gain the orgasmic affects later on.

Chili Peppers

Noting says sex quite like spicy food, and with good reason. Chili peppers are notorious for stimulating a certain tingle between the legs, and thanks to their power to help the brain release endorphins these spicy herbs made their way onto our libido foods list. You and your lover can either dare each other to chow down a bite of a chili pepper or you can simply add it to your favorite dish to literally “spice-things-up.”

Tip: To increase the effect of chili peppers/powder, add some to a batch of libido-enhancing avocado based guacamole to take things up a notch.

Basil

You’re probably thinking—Basil? But, this tasty little herb packs some serious orgasmic power. In fact, this sensual gift from the earth even has the power to trigger sexual urges and desires in otherwise flat libidos. Soups like tomato basil have an incredible ability to heat things up from the inside out. Don’t judge an herb by its reputation, instead add a little basil to your meal and discover a powerful orgasm in the aftershocks.

Strawberries

Erotic, sensual and passionate strawberries are the perfect food to feed your partner to get things going and are one of the most common foods during Valentines. Heart shaped and rich in zinc (a well-known aphrodisiac), strawberries are a must eat to boost your sex-drive and increase your desire to please your lover.

Tip: Nearly all berries contain high levels of zinc and manganese which is crucial for blood flow, energy, and sexual arousal. Other excellent choices include raspberries and blueberries.

Chocolate

How could we leave this natural aphrodisiac off of our list of libido enhancing foods? Chocolate, primarily dark chocolate, is jammed full of caffeine which stimulates the heart and jump starts your circulatory system. Additionally, theobromine (the chemical that powers-up the heart) is alive and well in dark chocolate and will also make you more sensitive to your lover’s touch, making sex even more pleasurable.

Tip: Opt for chocolate covered strawberries for a sensual treat you and your lover can share that is sure to increase your stamina and get your blood pumping.  

This year, discover the Libido Alive Diet and make this Valentine’s Day a day you and your lover won’t soon forget.