Top 10 Foods For Mind Blowing Séx

Everybody wants to have great séx. If you're not having any séx, you want it, if you're having okay séx, you want an upgrade to great and if your séx life is great, well, you want it to be mind-blowing.

But there's more to great séx than meets the eye. And it begins in the kitchen.

Your nutrition is vital to the quality of your séx life. To really get things going, you need to stimulaté your 'circuitry,' your nervous and circulatory systems. You can't clog your arteries with saturated fat that slow circulation, inhibit blood flow and decrease the ability of the body to feel stimulation and expect to have great séx.

So brace yourself. Here they are, the top ten foods to put sizzle in more than your sauté pan.

1). Whole grains: Brown rice may look like Clark Kent, but a bowl of whole grains, like oatmeal can make you Superman (or woman) in bed. While not the stuff of fantasy, that morning bowl of oats is high in zinc and can increase testosterone, which increases séxual desire (in both men and women). And being complex carbohydrates, whole grains create staying power, so you can perform in a way that matches your passion. So the next time you are contemplating breakfast in bed, think oatmeal, not croissants or bacon and eggs (which will clog your arteries and put you back to sleep).

2). Chocolate: What is the magic of this rich, dark, creamy, sensual, sweet, séxy food. There is true mojo in chocolate. This lovely indulgence is a rich source of magnesium, which soothes nerves, making us feel open and receptive. But the true power of chocolate is phenylalanine, an amino acid that raises the body's endorphins and produces dopamine, the brain chemical that surges during orgasm...for both men and women, creating...well, spectacularly great 'O-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h's.'

3). Oysters: Casanova was right. But I'm guessing that he didn't know that it was all about the zinc, which improves testosterone levels which leads to incredible séxual performance, as well as improved spérm count.

4). Chili Peppers: Hot peppers really heat things up as we eat them, but capsaicin, the source of that heat, triggers endorphins, our sensations of pleasure, which is very, very good for very, very good séx. Chilies also stimulate the nervous system, accentuating the effects of arousal, which is very, very, very good for very, very, very good séx. Conclusion? Hot, spicy foods can lead to hot, spicy séx.

5). Chia Seeds: Yes, the same seeds that can grow a chia pet can contribute to great séx. In terms of nutrition, a mere tablespoon of these tiny, ancient seeds are like making a smoothie made from salmon, spinach and human growth hormone. Packed with omega 3's and 6's, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber and antioxidants, chia seeds will give you stamina to burn, improve circulation and increase your body's ability to feel stimulation. Brought to Aztec kings in homage, these tiny seeds will have you flushing your little blue pills right down the drain.

6). Ginger, Garlic, Onions: To really get your juices flowing, pile on the garlic, leeks, onions, scallions and chives. Known as alliums, these powerful vegetables will give you the stamina that pharmaceuticals can only promise. There are religious sects that actually ban the consumption of these humble foods because they believe they feed desire. Containing chemical compounds that stimulate blood flow to genital area, these vegetables cause intense feelings of arousal, resulting in a strong, enduring séx.

7). Olive oil: We need fat to produce séx hormones; not the kind that builds up around our bellies and hips, but healthy fat in our food. Here comes the séxy part. Fat and cholesterol are metabolized in the liver, stimulating the production of testosterone and estrogen, which we need for our séx drive...and performance. A healthy balance of séx hormonés produces a strong libido in men and women. But skip the saturated fats in steak, butter and lobster and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil (rich in vitamin E, shown to improve séxual function) on the pasta, on the salad, on her, on him...

8). Tomatoes: Tomatoes were named 'love apples' by the Puritans for their 'sinful' séxual stimulation. Sought after as a love potion due to their red color, which signified éxcitement and passion, we now know the force behind tomatoes is the antioxidant, lycopéne, a powerful libido-enhancer in both men and women. And since the mere scent of tomatoes has been shown to increase penile blood flow by 5%, perhaps that tomato bruschétta is a good idea for dinner tonight.

9). Soy: Chinese medicine tells us that soy relaxes and cools the body. When people are relaxed, they tend to be more open and receptive. In the bedroom, that's good! But it's the science of soy that's the séxy part. Soy contains phytoésterogens, hormone-like compounds that bind estrogen receptors. With soy as a regular part of your diet, vaginal lubrication is less of a problem. But the best part? Studies have shown that soy can be very beneficial to prostate health, which is crucial to male séxual function.

10). Artichokes: Ancient Romans believed that eating artichokes were not only an aphrodisiac, but would result in everlasting life. They were off on the living forever part, but artichokes can result in better séx. Science has shown that pantothenic acid is the reason for artichokes' reputation. Regulating bile production, artichokes tonify the liver, which governs nervous system response, so eating artichokes increases our response to stimulus. And increased response to stimulus means better séx.

With these ten foods added to your diet, you'll be off to the races...if and only if, you make healthy food choices overall, exercise regularly and live a more natural life.