Just as you should properly fuel and hydrate yourself before a long run, similarly, some foods are better than others as pre-sex meals. No matter what you eat, wait for at least a couple of hours after you had a big meal for optimal results. If you eat just before having sex, your body is doing two things simultaneously-it is trying to digest food and also trying to performs sexually. Here’s a guide to some of the foods you should avoid eating before having sex.
Foods to Avoid Before Sex for the Most Enjoyable Experience
Beans: They are rich in proteins, have lots of fiber, minerals and vitamins-and contain raffinose-a type of sugar that is difficult to digest. Hence, eating beans may cause flatulence. If you must eat beans, then soak them well before cooking.
Processed foods: Processed foods such as sausages and hot dogs have high levels of sugar, salt and carbohydrates. They can slow your digestion and blood flow and make you lethargic. Moreover, they lack any nutritional benefits.
Sweets: Eating any type of dessert can cause an insulin rise, which can result in significant drop in the testosterone levels in males.
Garlic: Eating garlic can not only lead to garlic breath but also the smell can come out of the pores of the skin for days. Moreover, in females, it can cause a change in vaginal odor.
Red meat: Like processed foods, red meat also slows digestion and can make you lethargic.
Onions: Like garlic, onions can also cause all types of unsavory odors in the body; hence, it is one of the foods to avoid before sex.
Too much alcohol: Too much alcohol can delay erection in males and orgasm in females. It can also lead to premature ejaculation in males. Beer and wine also increases levels of melatonin, which is also referred to as the sleep hormone. Just 1 glass of any type of alcohol will make you sluggish. If you want to drink before sex, then going for a bit of red wine is your best bet because it helps in improving blood flow.
Coffee: Your cortisol levels are raised by ingesting too much caffeine. Cortisol is a stress hormone and it will make your body more difficult to relax and also reduce your libido.
Anything that is too salty: Eating anything that is too salty such as movie popcorn increases bloating and water retention. An orgasm is made possible by increased blood flow and too much salt will cause difficulty in reaching to that point.
Fruits: Avoid eating fruits, especially post a meal. Fruits digest very quickly and that can result in gas, cramping and general discomfort.
Energy drinks: Energy drinks are often loaded with sugar and things such as artificial flavors and colors. They may instantly increase your energy levels, thereby, increasing your stamina and endurance, but this is usually short-lived.
Cruciferous vegetables: Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli are foods that produce methane. Just make sure to cook them well or they will produce gas and make you uncomfortable.
Black Liquorice: Intake of liquorice has been linked to reduced levels of testosterone. The greater the levels of testosterone, the greater the sexual desire. Hence, it is best to not have this as a sweet treat and is one of the foods to avoid before sex.
Cheese: Generally, dairy is a killer of libido. For many individuals dairy causes congestion and produces mucus; which is not the best way to feel just before having sex.
Peppermint: The menthol present in peppermint has been found to decrease testosterone levels, thereby reducing your sex drive. Moreover, by chewing you draw more air into your system, thereby; it makes you prone to burp. While grunts and moans may enhance sex, burps and belches are better to be left out of the soundtrack. If you need to try mint for bad breath before a sexual encounter, try drinking peppermint tea. It has relatively low quantity of menthol and is better than chewing gum for digestion.
Tonic Water: Aerated beverages including seltzer and soda can make you bloated and gassy, not suitable for a sexual encounter. Moreover, tonic water often contains quinine (that imparts a bitter taste to tonic water) that is used as a flavoring agent. Quinine has been linked to reduced sexual function as it may temporarily reduce levels of testosterone and even sperm count. Hence, tonic water should be avoided before having sex. Instead you can try unsweetened tea, which improves focus, boosts your mood, and promotes blood flow through the whole body.
French fries: French fries have a very high glycemic index, which means that it is quickly converted into energy. Hence, initially, it causes a spurt in energy but the energy levels will slump quickly, making you feel low. The trans-fat present in French fries and chips reduces the level of testosterone in the body. Additionally, if they have been cooked in not so good quality oil, you may feel sluggish and may have indigestion. The high salt content in French fries will make it difficult for males with high blood pressure to have an erection. The salt can also lead to sensation of bloating. Instead you can eat a baked potato; it releases dopamine (the feel-good chemical), which improves your time spent between the sheets.
Tofu: Soy products and tofu contain phytoestrogens, which when eaten in excess can decrease levels of testosterone. Hence, label tofu and other soy products as foods to avoid before sex to maintain a high sexual desire.
Canned food: Canned food is processed food that is suspended in time, has little nutritional value and is dead energetically. This food will definitely neither increase your vitality nor your sexuality.
Oatmeal: Oatmeal may be good for you as they help in reducing stress levels but apart from fulfilling your energy needs it won’t increase your libido directly. Moreover, you may feel gassy and bloated due to the high fiber content of oatmeal.
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