{"id":13063,"date":"2019-04-20T15:20:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T14:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bensprostate.com\/?p=13063"},"modified":"2026-05-29T22:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T22:49:48","slug":"healthy-diet-sex-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/healthy-diet-sex-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Diet, Stronger Sex Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A strong healthy diet can benefit your body in a myriad of ways, from improving your heart health to maintaining a healthy weight. However, many men fail to consider the significant impact that diet can have on sexual health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been a big question in recent years, does a healthier diet result in a stronger, more satisfying sex life? Research has indicated that it might be so. <br><br>A Massachusetts Male Aging Study found a direct connection between diet and erectile dysfunction. Researchers found that a higher probability of impotence was directly correlated with heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>Declining sexual health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>For many men, sexual health is an embarrassing subject, yet it&#8217;s one that needs to be discussed more openly. One of the most common sexual health problems for men is <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/stem-cell-treatment-erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"erectile dysfunction (opens in a new tab)\">erectile dysfunction<\/a>, which affects over 30 million American men a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly dismissed as an \u2018old man\u2019 problem, it\u2019s important to note that while the likelihood of ED does increase as men age, it can also affect younger men.<br><br>In fact, male fertility has seen a significant decline, with a 2017 analysis of nearly 43,000 men reporting that worldwide sperm counts have declined significantly from 1973 to 2011. Researchers have questioned why this is, with many outlining diet and lifestyle as a significant contributing factor. <br><br>Sex plays an important role in health, offering benefits including <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/does-sex-boost-your-immune-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improving your immune system<\/a>, burning calories, and according to several studies, possibly even lowering your <a aria-label=\"prostate cancer risk (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/masturbation-and-prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate cancer risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, paying close attention to your sexual health is important to all men, no matter their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>5 dietary changes to improve your sex life<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>1) Eat your 5 a day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Consuming your 5 a day not only benefits your overall health but has a big impact on your fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits and vegetables are rich in important sperm boosting vitamins and minerals which help to safeguard sexual health. Vitamin E, found in green leafy vegetables, avocados, and peppers, is considered the \u201csex vitamin\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin E is an antioxidant that slows down aging and increases oxygen and blood flow to the sex organs. Folate is another <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/antioxidants-important-for-aging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"antioxidant (opens in a new tab)\">antioxidant<\/a> that plays a vital role in sexual health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular vegetables it can be found in is asparagus. Folate helps increase histamine in our body,  an essential component for maintaining our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/foods-to-boost-sex-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sex drive (opens in a new tab)\">sex drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>2) Add natural herbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Tongkat Ali, a plant native to Malaysia &amp; Indonesia, has been proven to increase free testosterone, improve mood, combat erectile dysfunction, increase lean muscle mass and lower cortisol <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/stress-and-prostate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"stress levels (opens in a new tab)\">stress levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific animal studies have shown that this powerful herb improves sexual performance and sexual arousal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A further study administered <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/tongkat-ali-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tongkat Ali (opens in a new tab)\">Tongkat Ali<\/a> to a group of men for one month. The results showed that after taking 200 mg of Tongkat Ali, the number of men with normal testosterone levels increased from 35.5% to an incredible 90.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another herb that has been shown to improve erectile problems is Yohimbine, a remedy extracted from the bark of the Yohimbe tree found in Central Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A double-blind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2657105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">study <\/a>on the effect of yohimbine on men with erectile dysfunction showed that 34% of men experienced at least a partial improvement after a month of daily treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9649257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">study<\/a> proved that yohimbine was a much more effective treatment to ED than the placebo groups, with hardly any side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>3) Treat yourself to oysters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Oysters are famous for being a powerful aphrodisiac and have featured in many a romantic date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in zinc, a vital component of sperm cells, oysters have been shown in studies to boost a sagging sex drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shared at a 2005 conference of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/eurekalert.org\/pub_releases\/2005-03\/acs-oc030805.php\" target=\"_blank\">American Chemical Society<\/a> that oysters, clams, and scallops contain compounds that <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/low-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"raise testosterone  (opens in a new tab)\">raise testosterone <\/a>and estrogen levels. Adding to this, oysters can also help repair damaged sperm and aid blood flow to sexual organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>4) Limit alcohol<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your sexual health, that daily beer could be wrecking your love life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people follow the misconceptions that drinking more alcohol increases your chances of getting some action. While it will likely boost your confidence, in reality, it will impair your sexual performance. Alcohol consumption has also been<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19143912\" target=\"_blank\"> linked<\/a> to an increased risk of developing ED, with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2917074\/\" target=\"_blank\">one study<\/a> showing that sexual dysfunction is common in patients with alcohol dependence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4201785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Alcohol <\/a>depresses the central nervous system, making it difficult for some men to get, and keep an erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><strong>5) Cut back on the sweet stuff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We all have daydreams about chocolate, candy, and cake and when hit with a craving, it can be hard to stop. Yet consuming high amounts of sugar could have you missing out on the sweeter side of the sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excessive sugar can result in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/insulin-resistance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"insulin resistance (opens in a new tab)\">insulin resistance<\/a>, which lowers testosterone levels. In a 2013 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22804876\" target=\"_blank\">study<\/a> published in <em>Clinical Endocrinology<\/em>, researchers measured the testosterone levels in men aged between 19 to 74 after they ate 75 grams of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is double the recommended daily intake for men, yet research shows that most of us are consuming more than that. The men saw a 25 percent decrease in average testosterone levels as a result of high sugar intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual health problems can be very stressful, and it is important to discuss any issues you are having with your doctor as well as your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for the most part, sexual health can be improved and issues such as erectile dysfunction can be treated. Start by making <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/diet-and-testosterone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changes to your diet<\/a> and lifestyle today for happy and healthy sex life.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A strong healthy diet can benefit your body in a myriad of ways, from improving your heart health to maintaining a healthy weight. However, many men fail to consider the significant impact that diet can have on sexual health. 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