Vitamin Supplements to Boost Sex Drive

It’s amazing to hear so many married couples openly admit that they are involved in sexless relationships.Vitamin Supplements to Boost Sex Drive was written in the interest of providing information to concerned individuals that would like to spice up their love lives and perhaps bring back some of that ‘ooooh-la-la chemistry’ of yester-years.

Some couples have publicly admitted to not having sex for up to 2 years at a time. Within recent months Oprah and Dr. Oz have been attempting to shed some insight on the psychology and or physical reasons so many couples are finding themselves in such a rut.

By no means will this hub attempt to provide all the answers for couples choosing to go such long periods of time without having sex. There can be numerous reasons that people fall in love, have a great sex life, only later to find that there is no desire to be intimate with that partner. Personally, I have friends that have found themselves in such predicaments and it is heartbreaking to see them transition into becoming unhappy grouchy couples.

Some of the excuses given are:

Being too busy; being too tired; don’t love the person anymore; and or never liked sex; it’s just a chore. While in some cases those can be justified reasons one must admit that something happened to “the giddy fun-loving couple” that use to not be able to keep their hands off of each other. There are many complex reasons why a person’s views about having sex changes; but, many individuals refuse to go to the doctor, seek counseling, and will not discuss it with their partners.

There are others that appease the problem by believing that if their husband or wife really loves them then they will just deal with not having sex. Except, shouldn’t the reality of the matter be that if you really love your husband or wife, then why would you choose to deprive them of what comes naturally. Again as with many things that ails an individual's body; suffering from a low libido may be caused by something as simple as a lack of having a healthy lifestyle or something more complex that involves physical and or psychological issues.

Dealing with Low Libido

Causes of Low Sex Drive in Men and Women

Once more, there are numerous reasons that men and women can have a low sex drive. Some of the physical and physiological causes are as follows:

Psychological Causes

Depression and anxiety

Stress and overwork

Hang-ups from childhood

Same-sex preferences

Serious relationship issues with partner

Difficult living environment (i.e. parents, in-laws, etc.)

Physical Causes

Anemia

Alcoholism

Drug abuse

Major diseases, like diabetes

Prescription Drugs

Hormonal abnormalities

Obesity

Women only - Post- baby ‘coolness’

Foods that Increase Testosterone

Dietary Foods & Vitamin Supplements

The following list of vitamins can help to assist in one’s overall health and enhance sexual function as well:

Vitamin A

Foods containing vitamin A are: Green leafy vegetables, meat, dairy products, and eggs. These foods and or dietary supplements can:

·                 Be vital for the production of the sex hormones (oestrogen and testosterone)

·                 Enhance sexual growth, development and reproduction by regulating the genes in response to sex hormone triggers.

Vitamin B Group (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, & Folate)

Foods containing vitamin B that assist in producing energy are : avocados, fruits like bananas, vegetables, nuts like almonds, meat, fish like oysters, whole grains, and dairy products. These vitamins assist by:

·                 Regulating sex hormone function and assists in the production of energy

·                 Decreasing production of prolactin (a hormone) that reduces sex drive

·                 Enabling vitamin B6 to helps normalize testosterone levels, in men

Vitamin B2 (niacin)

·                 Is a fast-acting aphrodisiac in pure form and can produce the feeling of a sexual flush 

·                 Enhances penile circulation by enlarging blood vessels and is known as the body’s internal lubricant for the ladies 

·                 Kindles histamine secretion that is necessary for orgasm

Vitamin C

Foods with vitamin C are: celery, potatoes, green peppers, citrus fruit, broccoli, and berries. Such foods can assist in the sex organs becoming stronger by:

·                 Helping production of healthy sperm and increase the volume of semen

·                 Boosting sex drive

Vitamin D

15 minutes of sunlight in the morning time is the best form of vitamin D; however you can get it from cod liver oil, dark leafy vegetables, egg yolks, liver, mackerel, milk, salmon, sardines, and tuna.  These foods assist not only in strengthening bones, but this vitamin can boost:

·                 The immune system and regulates ones hormones

·                 Regulate the thyroid to help keep the sex hormones in balance

         Vitamin E is sometimes termed the "sex vitamin."

Vitamin E

This vitamin can be found in such foods as: eggs, liver, and wheat germ. Vitamin E is often called the “sex vitamin” and can assist by:

·                 Enhancing one’s attraction, mood, and desire

·                 Playing a key role in production of sex hormones

·                 Heightening a woman’s sensitivity when used as a lubricant during sex

·                 Protecting sex hormones from oxidation and helps prevent prostatitis

Zinc

Zinc is associated with foods that are high in protein. The best sources of zinc can be found in beef, chicken, lamb, pork, seafood (clams, crabmeat, lobster, and salmon) and turkey. If you are a vegetarian, you can get food from dairy products, peanuts, brown rice, beans, with the best source being pumpkin seeds.  Zinc can assist sex drive by:

·                 Triggering puberty, is essential for male sexual maturity, and potency

·                  Increasing sex drive and function within men (each ejaculation should contain about 5mg of zinc)

·                 Improves sperm count and assists impaired fertility by 74%

Additional Vitamin Supplements Info

·                 A Woman\'s Guide to Reviving Sex Drive
As baby boomers age, more and more women report they've lost their sex drive. But experts say it may just be matter of knowing where to look.

·                 Love, Food and Healthy Aphrodisiacs - Aine McAteer\'s Blog - Oprah.com
Chef Aine McAteer believes there is a strong connection between food and love and reveals why certain foods are aphrodisiacs for a couple's sex drive.

·                 What supplements may help men improve their sexual function? | Ask Dr. Oz
Certain nutrients taken daily may help men maintain erectile function, preserve sexual function, and may even boost their fertility.

Aphrodisiac Foods

More Health Supplements

The different kinds of sexual dysfunction can be comprising problems with desire, arousal, orgasm and sex pain disorders. Several years ago, a national survey was published showing that 43 percent of the women surveyed between the ages of 18 to 59 had suffered from some type of sexual dysfunction.

Please keep in mind that sexuality is a complex process in the body that can be altered by aging, the status of one’s health, personal experiences such as religion and family beliefs. Therefore, one may not be able to resolve the true cause of low libido by taking supplements; however, making sure that one has a healthy routine of eating and taking dietary supplements is a key step to getting the problem resolved.

A good multi-vitamin that can be taken twice a day will provide the necessary vitamin supplements listed above.  Men should include 3 grams ofOmega-3 fatty acids to increase one’s blood circulation and to improve the nervous system function more efficiently. Men wanting to preserve sexual function should consider taking 2 grams of L-arginine, an amino acid found in pumpkin seeds and 500 mg of L-citrulline twice a day.

As mentioned above there can be numerous reasons why a couple may be involved in a sexless relationship; however there are numerous natural supplements and other options that can assist in getting the couple back on track again.