How To Last Longer In Bed Naturally Food [2024]

Most of us don’t associate the sensation of a full stomach with arousal, thanks to sleepy food comas and regret-inducing bloat from the occasional overindulgence. You’d probably agree that bingeing before sex is a pretty good predictor of bad sex in general.

Aphrodisiacs, or foods that stimulate desire and arousal, may be the exception. But how much benefit can supposed sex-benefiting foods provide? This is a difficult question to answer.

While scientists have been studying the benefits of certain foods for years, none have been shown to transform men from hungry to horny and keep them there indefinitely. However, preliminary research has linked certain foods to improved erectile function, stamina, and arousal.

We’ll go over what you can anticipate from sex-improving meals, the 12 foods that show the greatest promise for increasing your libido, and what you should do if you want to stay in bed longer.

Can Food Help You Live Longer?

As much as we’d like to tell you that going to the right Trader Joe’s aisle will add four minutes to your intimate activities, the link between food and stamina is far less direct than you might expect. Your penis isn’t Popeye, and spinach won’t give it swole powers.

Eating a dozen bananas a day or snacking on raw garlic around snack time will not increase your stamina; in fact, the garlic may prevent you from having any sex at all unless you use really powerful toothpaste.

Foods are also not approved as a treatment for premature ejaculation. And, while some have been studied for PE benefits, you’re better off addressing early arrival with a proven treatment option, such as specific antidepressants or techniques to help you better control your orgasms.

In terms of erectile dysfunction (ED), which may be affecting your stamina in other ways, there is a more complex relationship between ED and diet, as well as weight and lifestyle. While certain foods do not act as ED medications, switching from an unhealthy diet high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar has been shown to improve erectile function.

For the guy whose health has deteriorated with age, a few dietary changes could help.

Healthy food also provides additional potential benefits, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and key nutrients for erectile function and anti-inflammation. It’s a complete blueprint for creating the ideal sex life. Consider healthy foods to be essential electrical lines that provide you with energy and nutrients.

In the future, any number of foods (including those listed below) may lead researchers to a magic pill. However, for now, foods can be considered part of an overall erectile health plan, alongside sleep and exercise.

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12 Foods That Last Longer

1. Banana
2. Garlic
3. Fatty Fish
4. Beets
5. Oysters
6. Pomegranate
7. Watermelon
8. Blueberries
9. Avocados
10. Nuts
11. Honey
12. Dark chocolate

Let us look at why these foods made the list in greater detail.

Bananas 

Bananas are high in potassium, which has been linked to a variety of bodily functions. This includes heart, nerve, and muscle contractions, all of which are required for your penis to become hard, stay hard, and achieve orgasm.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is critical for cardiovascular health and possibly sexual stamina, as potassium deficiency has been linked to vascular disease and high blood pressure.

Garlic

We understand that garlic isn’t the best breath ingredient for your romantic life. However, because it contains compounds such as allicin, which promote blood vessel dilation and increase nitric oxide production, it has the potential to be a superfood for penile blood flow. Improved blood circulation may indirectly increase sexual stamina.

Fatty Fish

Swapping a steak for salmon could help your dessert plans. Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna, are extremely beneficial for heart health and (potentially) sexual performance because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids and contain zinc, which promotes healthy blood flow.

Beets

A large body of research indicates that beets (and the nitrates they contain) can lower blood pressure and should be included in a healthy diet for people with hypertension.

There is no research on their sexual benefits, but because nitrates convert to the nitric oxide required for blood vessel dilation, you can draw a cautious line between beets and meat.

Oysters

Oysters are known to be an aphrodisiac, and there’s some science behind it. For starters, they’re high in zinc, which is necessary for testosterone production, an essential component of sexual desire, in addition to the other benefits we’ve discussed.

However, dietary zinc will not provide testosterone benefits unless you already have a deficiency. Nonetheless, they’re quite tasty, even if the sexual benefits fall short.

Pomegranate

There is no link between pomegranates and PE, but pomegranate juice may have antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits associated with improved erectile function. Some studies suggest it may improve erectile function and blood flow, but more research is needed, and the current study, conducted in 2007, only included 53 men.

Watermelon

Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino acid that the body converts to arginine, which helps relax blood vessels and may improve blood flow. Watermelon also contains lycopene, which may have anti-cancer and anti-obesity properties, according to a 2014 study.

Blueberries

Blueberries are high in antioxidants, flavonoids, zinc, and a variety of other beneficial nutrients. Flavonoid-rich foods have been linked to lower ED rates. Between that and the other nutritional benefits, it makes sense to incorporate as many of these little guys into your fruit plate, breakfast, and any other snacking opportunities as possible.

In our blog on the sexual benefits of mangos, we discuss another fruit that may have benefits.

Avocados

While we can’t draw a direct link between avocado toast and better sex, there’s more to it than influencers may realize. Avocados contain healthy fats and vitamin E, both of which can benefit cardiovascular health and blood flow.

Avocado consumption has been linked to improved metabolic function, which means that people who eat them are less likely to be obese.

Nuts

A bag of snack mix may provide some sexual benefits if you’re willing to sift through it to find the good stuff. Nuts and seeds, in particular, contain omega-3 fatty acids and zinc, both of which promote cardiovascular health and help maintain proper blood flow, potentially improving sexual performance.

Honey

The science behind honey’s well-known aphrodisiac properties is limited. However, its natural sugars for energy may contribute to overall well-being, and some studies have linked honey to cardiovascular and reproductive health benefits.

So, yes, reach for honey instead of sugar when possible, but don’t go full bore on the local hive — the stings will be the only thing that instantly swells.

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate may not be as “fun” as milk chocolate, but it contains flavonoids that improve blood flow, making it the better choice for a sex-oriented chocolate fan.

Improved blood circulation may improve sexual function and endurance. Oh, and a fun fact: dipping strawberries in chocolate provides additional benefits from vitamin C, which some experts believe improves sex drive.

Foods to Eat Before Sex: Final Thoughts

While these foods may have potential benefits, it is important to remember that sexual stamina is a multifaceted issue influenced by a variety of physical, psychological, and interpersonal factors.

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Don’t think of the foods listed above as a recipe for an erectile witch’s brew. Instead, consider adding more of them to your diet regularly. Even if each food’s “erectile potential” is not supported by future research, it’s still beneficial to your health.

Stay focused on the big picture: 

• Yes, a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, and open communication with a partner are all necessary for good sexual health.
• However, sexual superfoods do not treat any type of sexual dysfunction.
• And, for the time being, science suggests that no single food can significantly improve your erections.
• So, if your sexual performance has recently been subpar, a healthcare professional (not a grocer) should be your first stop for solutions.

If you’re looking for a solution, our healthcare professionals can help with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and other sexual health issues.

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