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Foods to Boost Libido

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Chocolate
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Coffee
OK, coffee b ea h ma no be ha all ing, b ja a doe po e ome e p ope ie . A d f om So h e e n Uni e i fo nd ha he female e d i e pe k p af e a li le joe, hich im la e he pa of he b ain ha eg la e a o al. One ca ea : Beca e ge ing back o a heal h leep pa e n i o impo an fo o o e all heal h, be e o pa a en ion o o af e noon c off ime (Video: Ge Be e Sleep). Fo man people, e ic ing caffeine af e 2 p.m. i a good gene al le. 11 Se Thing o Do i h Yo G

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Egg
The e a e a eliable o ce of L-a ginine, an amino acid ha ' been ho n o be effec i e in ea ing e ec ile
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dysfunction. And they're not just for breakfast. Try an easy frittata recipe for dinner some night. The World's Best Orgasm

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Peache
The creamy texture, beautiful color, and summery smell are definitely attractive, but these are just bonuses: It turns out that peaches' high vitamin C count makes them something of a fertility drug for your guy. Higher consumption results in better sperm counts and less sperm clumping (without going into details, that's a positive thing). Frozen slices are actually a little higher in vitamin C than the fresh ones, so stash some in the icebox and toss them into a smoothie for you and your man. (Mo e: Find out how vitamin C can flatten your belly) The Better-Sex Diet

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Saffron
A gorgeous, bright-yellow spice, saffron comes from the crocus flower and has a mild, delicate flavor that's popular in Spanish and other Mediterranean dishes. Researchers have found that saffron lives up to its reputation of improving sexual performance (worth its expense at about $11 per gram). The best way to bring out its flavor is to soak the threads in hot (but not boiling) water or broth for 15 minutes and add the "tea" to your recipe. (Free G ide: Cut 500 Calories) It's superb in any grain dish Spanish seafood paella is a classic one as well as in soups and stews. Become a Better Kisser

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S eak
Beef has loads of zinc and iron, as well as plenty of satisfying protein and B vitamins. Plus, there's just something so
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tantalizing about the sound and smell of steak sizzling on the grill--it's like foreplay you can eat! Rela ed: 50 Protein-Packed Dinners Besides being good for sexual performance, steak has that special-occasion feel to it. Go for a grass-fed variety to make it extra healthy. Have Hot Winter Sex

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Wa ermelon
This juicy favorite has an unusually high level of an amino acid called citrulline, which your body uses to pump out another amino acid, arginine, that's related to vascular health. (Rela ed: 20 Easy Ways to Help Your Heart) In guys, that can translate to healthier erections; in women, it has been linked to increased libido, according to research from the University of Hawaii. And let's be honest, there's something kind of sexy about biting into a dripping hunk of melon on a hot day. Excerpted from Slim Calm Sexy Diet: 365 Proven Food Strategies for Mind Body Bliss, by Keri Glassman, R.D. (Rodale, January 2012), available at rodalestore.com.

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