Best and Worst Foods for Your Sex Life

What’s good for your heart is good for better sex.

Berries Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women - Snacking on strawberries and blueberries may lower a woman’s risk of heart disease. A recent study looked at 93,000 women and found that of the 403 heart attacks, ladies who ate berries had a 32 percent decrease in heart disease risk than those who didn’t eat berries. Why? Researchers believe the flavonoids found in berries stop artery build up, says Red Orbit. (Photo: Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)

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Strawberries - Ditch the champagne, candles and vintage R. Kelly tunes for foods that are medically proven to rev up your sex life. According to Cynthia Sass, RD, “The link between food and sex drive isn’t just wishful thinking,” she says. “Studies show that certain foods or nutrients do play a role in boosting libido and supporting a healthy sex life.” Eat on… By Metanoya Z. Webb Strawberries dipped in Cool Whip (or chocolate, anyone?) aren’t only romantic, they boost sexual performance in both men and women. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, these berries benefit your heart, arteries and circulation. Basically, what’s good for your heart is good for better sex.  (Photo by Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)

Avocado - Avocados are good for boosting your libido because they contain large amounts of potassium and vitamin B6. They also naturally help keep the vaginal walls well lubricated. (Photo: Michelle McMahon/Getty Images)

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Avocado - Avocados are packed with minerals, good fats and vitamins, perfect for boosting your energy and sex drive, making you more likely to feel ready for bedroom action. (Photo: Michelle McMahon/Getty Images)

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Almonds - Not all fats are created equally. Eating good fats, like omega-3 fatty acids from in almonds, is helpful. The crunchy nut also contains zinc, selenium and vitamin E, which are all important for sexual health and reproduction.  (Photo: Stepan Popov/Getty Images)

Sweet Potato - Indulging in a few sweet potatoes help keep our uterine walls healthy and strong. They’re packed with vitamins A and C, which are vital to keeping us active, vibrant and well energized with an increased sex drive. (Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Sweet Potato - One of the healthiest foods on the planet, sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, providing the body with vitamin A, which is suspected to be helpful in producing sex hormones and keeping your uterus in good shape. Plus, rich in potassium, they also help fight high blood pressure, lowering the risk of erectile dysfunction. (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Watermelon - Watermelon is great for hydration, is rich in lycopene (also found in tomatoes), and has been proven to help lower high blood pressure. Not a fan? Try cantaloupe or other melons. They have great health benefits as well.  (Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)

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Watermelon - Not only are watermelons low in calories, they’re stocked with libido-boosting phytonutrients. And lycopene, citrulline and beta-carotene, all found in the juicy summer fruit, provide a natural enhancement for getting you in the mood, too. (Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)

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Steak - Consuming too much red meat can affect blood circulation and sexual function. What’s more, studies suggest that eating meat may result in a less attractive body odor. That’s not sexy. (Photo: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

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Fried Foods - You know this already: fried foods and fast foods have high levels of saturated and trans fats. “Bad fats” have negative effects on your heart and disrupt blood flow due to a buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, which is known to cause sexual health problems in both men and women. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Alcohol - It’s a harsh reality, but alcohol can be a major blow to your love life. Too much booze kills sexual desire, decreases sensitivity and arousal, and can even lead to unsafe decisions about sex. (Photo by: BSIP/UIG via Getty Images)