Best Foods for Boosting a Woman's Libido

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The 10 best foods to improve libido & sexual function in women

Dark Chocolate
Peanuts
Strawberries
Eggs
Lentils
Kale
Chile Peppers
Tofu
Scallops
Citrus Fruits
And our bonus ingredient: Wine

More tips to improving sexual health

There’s more to women’s sexual health and wellness than just eating right. There are an incredible number of factors impacting women’s sexual health. Research points to multiple factors impacting women’s sex lives including (but not limited to) stress, self esteem and body image issues, medication and previous trauma. A few proven strategies you can try in addition to diet modification include:

Getting more sleep
Stress management
Reducing alcohol consumption
Quitting smoking
Practicing yoga

If you have any concerns about medications you are taking and how they may impact sexual health, be sure to talk with your doctor. For more ideas on ways to boost your sex life, check out our 10 Steps to Sexy Diet. These 10 simple steps, which work for both men and women, help you address ways to boost sexual health and overall wellness with a bit of fun.

Don’t let the man in your life miss the 10 Best Foods for Men’s Sexual Health!

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 and not to replace medical care. It is important to consult your physician before making dietary changes.

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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. She is also a Certified Nutrition Coach awarded by the International Sports Sciences Association and she is a California Certified Massage Therapist.

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.