Sex and a Healthy Sexual Life: How Nutrition Plays a Role

Let’s be real, great sex isn’t just about chemistry and passion. Nutrition plays a major role in how you feel between the sheets (or wherever). I’ve seen it myself and heard it from plenty of others: what you eat can make a difference. So, let’s talk about how you can eat your way to feeling more confident, connected, and totally into it. 💫

🍓 Food for Your Libido: What’s On Your Plate Matters
Here’s the deal—your diet can actually boost your sex drive. Foods that include B vitamins improve energy, circulation and cell function. Eating nutrient-dense foods (like greens, berries, mushrooms, whole grains, and lean proteins) helps keep your energy high. These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep hormones balanced. Basically, you’re eating your way to better sex.

🦪 Zinc: The Unsung Hero of Libido
Ever heard that oysters are an aphrodisiac? Turns out, there’s truth to it. They’re loaded with zinc! Zinc is essential for testosterone production in both men and women. Low zinc? Zinc is the most critical mineral for male sexual function. Keep your levels up (and your drive in high gear) with oysters, pumpkin seeds, beef, and chickpeas.

❤️ Keep the Blood Pumping
Good circulation = good sex. Some foods to increase blood flow and circulation are ginger, salmon, beets, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Processed foods with trans fats and sugar? They can slow things down. Not ideal.

🧠 Happy Gut, Happy You
Your gut health can impact more than just digestion—it affects your mood too. And when you’re feeling good, intimacy just feels better. Boost your gut health with fibre and probiotics from ground flaxseed, pears, yogurt, miso and kimchi.

💧 Stay Hydrated, Stay Ready
Dehydration can leave you feeling sluggish and not exactly in the mood. Plus, it can mess with natural lubrication. Hydration does more than flush toxins from your cells. Stay hydrated with plenty of filtered water and water-rich foods like cucumber and watermelon. Easy fix, big payoff.

🍷 Booze and Sugar: Proceed with Caution
A little wine can set the mood, but too much can make things complicated. Booze can mess with your nervous system, and sugary foods can spike your energy just to crash later. Keep it light. You’ll thank yourself later.

💊 Supplements: Do You Really Need Them?
If your diet’s missing something, supplements can help. Omega-3s, vitamin D, and B-complex vitamins boost mood, circulation, and energy. Check with a healthcare pro first.

💡 Bottom Line: Eat Well, Feel Amazing
Great sex starts with feeling good in your own body. Nutrition can boost your mood, energy, and confidence. Trust me, it makes a difference. Eating well never sounded so good, right?

🔥 Ready to Dive Deeper?
If you’re curious about how nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset all play a role in thriving through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, you’ve got to check my upcoming event.

Sizzle Don't Fizzle: Sex and Connection During Perimenopause and Menopause Join me at AGC Fitness on April 10 to learn how to embrace the changes and keep the sizzle alive—no matter where you are on your journey. You don’t want to miss it!