Oats Benefits for Male Sexual Health (Including Oatmeal)
Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. Tasty and versatile, oat is unquestionably a healthy food for everyone but oats have some serious benefits when it comes to men’s sexual performance. Let’s explore oats benefits for male sexual health as well as overall health.
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Benefit 1: oats for a bigger O
Have you heard the expression “Oats for a bigger O?” It’s true! Eating oats may help with sexual satisfaction.
That’s because oats contain a key nutrient for achieving a great orgasm. An amino acid called L-arginine found in oats works to relax blood vessels. It can help increase blood flow, which is key for sexual arousal and climax. L-arginine supplementation is sometimes used to help treat men with erectile dysfunction. But you can get this amino acid naturally just by eating oats.
Did you know that almonds are also a source of L-arginine?
Benefit 2: sex-boosting minerals
According to Nature’s Aphrodisiacs, manganese can help to improve sex drive and sexual function. A lack of manganese is even linked with a lack of semen. But oats make a great food source of this nutrient. A serving of oats offers almost 64% of the DV for manganese. Here’s some additional information on manganese and your sexual health.
In addition, oats are a source of zinc, a nutrient linked with maintaining testosterone levels. Oatmeal is also a source of magnesium, a mineral linked with healthy blood flow, which is key to both performance and sexual satisfaction.
Benefit 3: a source of plant-based protein
A serving of oats can provide as much as 14% of your daily protein requirement. The less processed the oats, the more protein they will contain. So make your oatmeal with whole, rolled oats or steel-cut oats and skip the quick-cooking stuff.
Protein and your sex life
You get that oats will give men the protein they need for overall health but what’s the significance to your sex life? It’s simple. Protein is key for energy and you need energy for sexual health and performance. But that’s not the only benefit of oats when it comes to sexual health.
General health benefits of oats for men
But oats aren’t just good for helping support men’s sexual health. There are a whole lot more oat benefits for men. The regular consumption of oats or oatmeal is linked with the reduction of bad cholesterol. Oats are low glycemic, which means they may help regulate blood sugar levels. And they may even be effective in reducing blood sugar levels in men with type 2 diabetes.
There is also some research indicating that oats could be beneficial to weight loss by keeping you feeling full longer and less tempted to snack. When it comes to men’s health, what’s not to love about this whole grain?
Why oats and oatmeal are considered an aphrodisiac
Recipes and cooking
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast food but breakfast isn’t the only time to eat oats. Oats play a starring role in one of the world’s most classic cookie recipes. And they can be used in savory dishes, like in place of bread crumbs in a meatloaf (or meatless loaf).
And if you like classic oatmeal, don’t just save it for breakfast. Oatmeal is a great choice for late-night snacking because it’s a nourishing food that will help you feel full all night long.
Here are more ideas for cooking with oats:
Six-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Fiori di Sicilia
Chipotle Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Dutch Crunchy Cookies with Coconut
Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Raspberry Cacao Oat Breakfast Bowl
Red Wine Poached Egg with Oat & Black Bean Cakes
Turmeric Porridge with Kimchi and a Fried Egg
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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.
This article was written in 2015 and most recently updated in February 2024.
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