Are you ready to turn up the heat in the bedroom? No movies, toys or dirty talk required. From soaps to supplements and plants to seeds, Lifescript’s own pharmacist, Suzy Cohen, shares 10 natural aphrodisiacs for both you and your guy. Plus, how’s your sex drive? Take our quiz to find out.
Doing the deed regularly will improve your relationship and help you live longer. But what if you’re feeling less punch in your pajamas these days? The levels of sex hormones in your body affect sexual vitality, stamina and arousal. Stress plays a role too. So does working late every night or chasing the kids all day. Thus it’s no surprise that almost half the married couples in America have sex only a few times a month. Fortunately, you can bring back heat between the sheets with natural remedies found at most health food stores, pharmacies or online:
Ladies Come First 1. Peppermint Soap or Shampoo
Watch out: Skip artificially-scented products that just contain perfume and chemicals. Only peppermint extract will prime the pump. Use it carefully at first: Some women find peppermint or arginine-based products a bit too stimulating.
2. Zestra
Watch out: Some women complained that the original formula didn’t taste or smell good, but the company reformulated the product in 2009 with a more neutral fragrance and taste. 3. Passion Rx
Watch out:Some OTC sex supplements containing yohimbe may spike blood pressure in sensitive people. Also, some herbal combinations may interact with certain medications. Ask your doctor and pharmacist if these supplements are safe for you. Start with a low dose and work your way up.
4. FertiliTea
Watch out:Don’t take it if you become pregnant. 5. Cinnamon
Watch out:Sprinkle cinnamon onto your food, but only use a teaspoonful. Too much of this good thing is dangerous, especially if inhaled or taken dry. You also don’t want to eat a spoonful, because it can trigger vomiting.
Men, You’re Up!
1. Saw Palmetto (serenoa repens)
Watch out:Saw palmetto may cause bad breath, insomnia, diarrhea or constipation in sensitive people. It may enhance blood flow, so be careful, especially if you take Coumadin (warfarin), Lovenox, Plavix, aspirin and other blood thinners. Ask your pharmacist if it’s safe for you. 2. Hot Plants
Watch out: Hot Plants’ ingredients may interact with medications, so ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safe for you. For more erotic herbs and oils, check out Nature's Rx for Better Sex.
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