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How To Increase Your Sex Drive - Try Eating These Foods

These Everyday Foods Could Boost Your Libido
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If you're having trouble getting in the mood why not enlist a little help from Mother Nature herself? (After all, she is a mother - so she must be doing something right!)

Many everyday foods are natural aphrodisiacs that can help boost your sex drive. Work them into your diet and then, well, we'll leave that to your imagination.

Did you know that watermelon contains Viagra-like a nutrient called citrulline? Or that the smell of an almond is enough to turn a woman on?

(No, neither did we.)

Check out our slideshow to find out what delicious everyday foods can help increase your libido

9 Foods To Boost Your Libido
Watermelon(01 of07)
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Some studies suggest people have more sex on the brain in summertime and we wonder if this warm-weather favorite fruit might have something to do with it. Researchers at Texas A&M University found a nutrient contained in watermelons, citrulline, can have a Viagra-like effect on the body. Citrulline is converted into arginine in the body. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it," Dr. Bhimu Patil said in a release. (credit:Getty)
Pine Nuts(02 of07)
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Pine nuts are loaded with arginine which helps increase blood flow by dilating blood vessels. Plus, arginine is converted by the body into nitric oxide which is found in Viagra. So consider making some pesto or some nice quinoa pilaf with these wonder nuts for your date night. (credit:Getty)
Avocados(03 of07)
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Avocados contain heart-healthy fats, vitamin B6, and folic acid which all help fuel the body and increase energy. Vitamin B6 is known to help hormone production in men, which is key for a strong sex drive. (credit:Getty)
Black Raspberries(04 of07)
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"This phytochemical-rich food enhances both libido and sexual endurance," Drs. Anna Maria and Brian Clement, authors of 7 Keys to Lifelong Sexual Vitality, told Fitness Magazine. For max benefits, they recommend having 10 berries or a tablespoon of their seeds just a few hours before you plan on getting frisky. (credit:Getty)
Ginseng tea(05 of07)
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Ditch the coffee and put on the kettle. Ginseng tea contains a compound that increases sexual satisfaction and can help prevent or lessen erectile dysfunction, according to Dr. Oz. A 2002 study found Korean red ginseng in particular helped 60 percent of patients with erectile dysfunction. Drink up! (credit:Getty )
Almonds(06 of07)
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According to some folklore, just the scent of almonds is an aphrodisiac for women. While it's unclear if there's any truth to the myth, almonds are packed with libidinous benefits. They're rich in zinc which is essential to testosterone production and sex drive in both men and women. Dr. Oz calls zinc the "ultimate sex mineral." (credit:Getty)
Oatmeal(07 of07)
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Start the day off with the right breakfast and hopefully it will end well for you too. Oatmeal is touted as a testosterone-booster--but here's some good news for the ladies. It contains L-arginine which helps blood flow in your nether regions and is an ingredient in many lubes and love potions. Yes, please. (credit:Getty)

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