Egg Benefits for Women Including Sexual Health Benefits

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We understand why you might be asking, “Are eggs good for you?” Eggs were once considered dangerous to your health, but no more! Today it’s accepted that not only are eggs okay, egg benefits for women might just make eggs a superfood for the fairer sex.

Yes, we recognize that eggs can elevate your cholesterol if you have too much of this good thing. However, studies show that eggs can raise good, also called HDL, cholesterol. (A better idea than worrying about an egg or two is to watch the saturated fats in your day. However, if you have concerns about your cholesterol, please check with a physician before making any major diet changes.) Not only will eggs not destroy your health, but you might also be surprised to learn all the ways eggs benefit women’s health, particularly when it comes to sexual health.

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The benefits of eggs for women

When it comes to women’s health, eggs have a lot to offer. They are rich in B5 and B6, vitamins that are known to help balance hormone levels. In addition, B6 is used to reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Eggs for brain health and eyes

Eggs are high in choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin, all important nutrients for brain function. (A smart, creative lover is a great lover.) Incidentally, lutein and zeaxanthin are also important for eye health.

Additional vitamins for women’s health

Choline is a little-known but exceptionally important nutrient for women. For starters, it is extremely important to expectant mothers for fetal development. But that’s not all Choline has to offer. This vitamin is also essential for sexual arousal and may contribute to sexual performance.

As far as vitamins in eggs go, it should be mentioned that eggs are a source of vitamin D. This vitamin is known to help prevent osteoporosis. Eggs also contain vitamin E, which may also give your sexual performance a boost. Also known as the virility vitamin, E is not only involved in producing sexual hormones but it is said to strengthen sexual performance and energy.

More ways eggs contribute to libido

Speaking of sexual performance, another reason women should get excited about eating eggs is that they contain zinc. Why is that important? Zinc is essential to sexual health because it promotes good blood flow. In other words, it helps make sexual climax possible.

Eggs for fertility

Eggs are not only historically considered a symbol of fertility, eggs are food to eat to improve fertility. Egg yolk is a source of folate. In addition, the eggs of pasture-raised chickens are noted for high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support fertility. In addition, eggs make a great source of inexpensive, quality protein. And protein is found to be helpful in promoting fertility not just in women but in men, too.

Eggs and weight loss

One more thing women should love about eggs and this is an egg nutrition fact that might surprise you! If you’re trying to lose weight, they may be just the food you need. Eggs are unbelievably nutrient-dense for a food that contains around just 70 calories. And because they are high in protein, they help you feel full longer than less nutritious foods with similar calories. In one study, subjects who ate eggs for breakfast demonstrated reduced feelings of hunger and ate smaller lunches.

You might be tempted to just eat egg whites, knowing that they’re even lower in calories and fairly high in protein. (One egg white has less than 20 calories and about 3.5g of protein.) But please keep in mind that much of egg nutrition is found in the yolk.

Tips on buying eggs

Labels matter when it comes to buying eggs. According to a study by Penn State University, the eggs of free-range chickens offer higher levels of vitamins and mood-boosting omega-3 fatty acids than those of their cage-kept counterparts. In fact, according to the researchers, free-range eggs have double the vitamin E and omega-3’s and 38% more vitamin A than what’s found in the eggs of conventional chickens.

More on the Aphrodisiac Powers of Eggs

Some of our favorite recipes featuring eggs:

Oat and Black Bean Cakes with Red Wine Poached Eggs
Mini Cheddar Quiche Bites
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Hard Cooked Eggs in Brown Butter with Roasted Asparagus

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Edited by Delahna Flagg: This article was reviewed and additional research provided by Center for Mind-Body Medicine certified practitioner and Eat Something Sexy Nutrition Director Delahna Flagg.

Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided in this article is intended for informational purposes only. It is important to consult your physician before making dietary changes. More information

This article was written in 2015 and most recently updated in 2021.

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Amy Reiley

Eat Something Sexy's Creator & Editor-in-Chief Amy Reiley is the award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks. She has her Master of Arts in Gastronomy, awarded by Le Cordon Bleu and The University of Adelaide.

Amy is considered a leading authority on aphrodisiacs. Her work in aphrodisiacs is quoted in publications including National Geographic, The New York Times, Epicurious, Wine Enthusiast, Health and Playboy magazines. She speaks internationally on aphrodisiac foods and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac history and science to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. She is a frequent guest on relationship and lifestyle radio and podcast shows and has been interviewed by BBC and NPR radio, Cosmopolitan radio and popular podcasts including My Dad Wrote a Porno.

Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health researcher and writer as well as a wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is an MSN content provider. And she is also a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine.

Fun fact: Amy was the creator of the first ever comprehensive food and wine apps, Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet and Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard for Palm.