Plants, herbs and fungi have long played an important role in supporting libido, lovemaking, and fertility in cultures all around the world. Mushroom supplements offer a natural way to support sexual health. Many mushrooms are life-reinforcing, have aphrodisiac qualities and help to build physical and sexual power.
What factors can affect your libido?
Loss of libido is a common problem that affects many men and women at some point in their life. It’s not unusual for a person’s sexual activity to fluctuate during the life cycle due to changes in hormonal levels, age, and stress. Other factors can affect your libido including:
- Several chronic illnesses can affect sexual function including heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Medication including anti-depressants, hormonal contraceptives, and high blood pressure medication can cause lowered sexual desire.
- Recreational drugs and excessive alcohol consumption can result in low libido.
- Chronic stress can lead the body to release adrenaline and cortisol which interfere with the bodies hormone levels and result in low libido.
- Menopause can cause a drop in hormone levels, including testosterone which can contribute to a lack of sexual desire.
- Low testosterone levels in males can lead to low libido.
- Mental health issues can also diminish a person’s interest in sexual activity.
Edible aphrodisiac foods you need to know about
- Asparagus
Packed with nutrients including vitamin E for healthy hormone levels.
- Beets
Natural source of tryptophan and betaine that promote feelings of well-being. Helps the body produce nitric oxide which opens up the blood vessels and supports sexual activity.
- Coffee
Caffeine boosts heart rate and increases blood flow and its alkaloids can help to support stamina.
- Honey
Hippocrates prescribed honey for sexual vigor. Honey contains boron which may regulate sex hormone levels and nitric oxide. It’s also a symbol of fertility in some cultures.
- Dark Chocolate
Contains phenethylamine which is released in the brain when we fall in love and tryptophan which helps produce serotonin which is associated with elevated moods and sexual arousal.
- Oysters
Probably the most revered food for its aphrodisiac qualities. Rich in zinc which is essential for healthy sex hormones, testosterone levels, and sexual function.
Mushrooms that can help you reignite your love life
Cordyceps
Although well known for its ability to support energy levels, endurance, and stamina, Cordyceps has also long been sought out for its aphrodisiac qualities. Because of its positive impact on blood flow and testosterone levels, Cordyceps is sometimes referred to as ‘Himalayan Viagra’!
Sarah Dobbyn, author of The Fertility Diet, recently commented that she’d ‘had feedback from single men taking Cordyceps mushroom saying they couldn’t sleep for feeling so aroused’. Might be a case of be careful what you wish for, but at least we know it works!
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Chaga
Like Cordyceps, Chaga can be used to boost healthy testosterone levels, as well as energy and stamina. Too tired or drained for intimacy? Chaga is one of the richest antioxidant foods on the planet and based on traditional use it may restore your vitality. Athletes have historically used chaga to increase stamina, so it’s a great choice to improve your physical resilience and give you more energy throughout the day.
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Reishi
Not tonight, Josephine? We know stress is a huge factor in the loss of libido. In Asia, Reishi has long been used to balance those factors that negatively impact libido. Its adaptogenic benefits support immunity and promote overall wellbeing, helping the nervous system to cope better with stress.
Reishi mushroom is also sometimes referred to as the ‘magic mushroom of the bedroom’, helping to support male and female fertility as well as supporting the body’s overall function and performance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is deemed to work on the kidney meridians which is believed to house a person’s sexual power.