Aphrodisiacs: What are they and how to make the most of them?

Surely on more than one occasion you have heard “la primavera la sangre altera” is one of the many sayings that can be found within the Spanish proverb. The proverbs have always been acquiring the wisdom of the country, hence in many occasions they come true.

The sun is the best ally

Many studies have shown that the sun is a natural nutrient that allows us to feel more alive or even happy. Recent studies have shown that people who are able to enjoy a few minutes of sunshine a day can help their mood improve and leave sadness behind. The sun is also a great tool for solving health problems and improving the immune system.

The sun is of great help in helping the body to synthesize vitamin D. This vitamin directly helps the body to better absorb calcium from food and consequently the person can feel much better.

As if that were not enough, many of these studies have shown that the sun also helps to increase the level of libido. In a way it is explained because vitamin D also helps to increase testosterone levels. That explains why people feel more interested in having sex when the long, sunny days begin.

The sun helps to increase hormones

Increased sunshine hours have been shown to not only affect atmospheric pressure and flowering. It also helps to increase sexual desire, which can be multiplied with respect to the desire in the winter season. This means that it is easier to improve the mood because it is easier to release hormones. All this helps to improve:

• Oxytocin: the love hormone.
  Dopamine: hormone of pleasure and motivation.
  Serotonin: mood.
  Noradrenaline: stress reduction.
  Luteinizing: fertility and ovulation.
  Pheromones: attraction hormones.

Summer alters hormones

As we are informed by the Spanish State Association of Sexology Professionals, consultations increase significantly when spring begins. Above all, when the spring rains begin to end and temperatures begin to rise. This is explained by the fact that the weather is good and consequently the mood is better. As a general rule, people are more interested in socializing, sharing their feelings and, above all, increasing their sex life.

It has been proven through many studies that the sun is a great aphrodisiac, because the sun is a great natural antidepressant. With the sun you can process 90% of the vitamin D that the body needs, while the rest is acquired through food.

Another point in favor of spring is that we can enjoy one of the most aphrodisiac fruits today, the strawberry. In many movies you have surely seen this fruit as an aphrodisiac and sexual food. And it is true, it helps to increase sexual tone and are really tasty. If we are looking for a real aphrodisiac, strawberries are the best option we can choose.

When it comes to increasing vitamin D through food, we can opt for foods such as cereals, fatty fish or dairy products.

According to a study by the Medical University of Graz, we have noticed that men who have a higher amount of vitamin D, are men who have a higher presence of testosterone. According to that study, the highest point is usually recorded in August, which means that in that month is usually the highest point of men’s libido. The rise in levels usually occurs from March to April and ends in August. From September onwards, the levels begin to drop because the number of hours of sunlight begins to decrease. In other words, men begin to prepare for a long winter period where sexual desire usually drops significantly.

List of aphrodisiac foods

Now that it is clear that good weather helps us to have a higher sexual desire, it is time to see some of the best aphrodisiac foods. You can include several of them in a romantic dinner and consequently achieve a happy ending. Do you want to know them? Just keep reading.

1- Chocolate

It is a really rich food that has phenylalanine and theobromine. They are substances that help to recover energy and forget about fatigue. It also helps to improve pulmonary ventilation and blood circulation. If we add to that that it allows the secretion of serotonin to be higher, then we can conclude that it is a very good aphrodisiac.

2- Honey

It is a less known aphrodisiac, but it offers many benefits. It can be easily included in a romantic dinner.

One of the strengths of this aphrodisiac is that it helps the hormones responsible for sexual desire to increase.

3- Cinnamon

It is a great stimulator of blood flow. That means that you can get the genitals have a good blood circulation and consequently sexual desire is higher. Thanks to this food it is easier to achieve that the excitement is higher and that the man can maintain an erection for a longer time.

4- Strawberries

It is one of the best known aphrodisiacs. Not only is it a rich food that you can start consuming from April onwards, but it also enhances sexual desire.

Strawberries stand out for stimulating the endocrine glands and the nervous system. A super interesting food to include in a special dinner as a couple.

5- Red wine

It is a good aphrodisiac, as long as it is taken in moderation. If a person drinks too much wine, then he/she will lose control and consequently the results will be the opposite of those desired.

Wine is a vasodilator. It helps the temperature to rise and the blood to reach the genitals better. It is a very interesting drink for men and women.