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Foods to increase libido for women

Addressing underlying causes as well as eating a healthy diet rich in certain nutrients can help restore lost sex drive.
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Many factors can interfere with a womans libido, including hormonal shifts, medications such as birth control pills, sleep loss, vaginal dryness and low self-esteem.

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Addressing underlying causes as well as eating a healthy diet rich in certain nutrients can help restore lost sex drive.

1. Fruits and Veggies

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As major providers of antioxidants, fruits and vegetables can add vitality to your meals and your sex drive.

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For similar benefits, incorporate particularly antioxidant-rich produce, such as berries, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and dark, leafy greens, into your meals and snacks regularly.

2. Fatty Fish

Fish are top sources of omega-3 fatty acids, essential fats your body must obtain from food. Omega-3s can help stave off negative moods and boost libido, says sexual health expert and urologist Dr Jennifer Berman.

3. Whole Grains

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Unlike refined grains, such as white flour and instant rice, whole grains are not stripped of vital nutrient content during processing. As a result, they provide more fibre, antioxidants and B vitamins. B vitamins play an important role in libido.

4. Nuts, Seeds and Avocados

Nuts, seeds and avocados supply healthy fats, which can help increase libido and minimize vaginal dryness, making sex more pleasurable.

Flaxseeds have estrogenlike effects, which may help improve your hormone levels. Avocados are useful libido boosters and provide nutritious alternatives to fatty cheese.

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