5 Aphrodisiac Foods to increase your Libido and boost your sex life

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.

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:

Oysters

Oysters probably rank at the top amongst the best aphrodisiacs one can have! They are rich in zinc, which is known to increase sperm count and testosterone levels, the hormone responsible for increased sex drives in both sexes. They are also rich in magnesium which also plays a similar role. For someone who enjoys eating oysters, it's only an added benefit that it works as an aphrodisiac

Wine

Not only does wine make you look younger but also keeps your skin glowing and amps up your sex appeal. It is said that alcohol, in acceptable amounts, tends to increase your sexual desires. Wines contain ethanol which stimulates the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that's responsible for regulating body functions, with your sex drive being just one among the many! For some, drinking in the fragrance of wine can also be a turn on and hence, wine is famously known to turn both the sexes on.

Saffron

Saffron or Kesar is an Indian kitchen must-have with its uses ranging from food to medicinal properties. It is also used in creams to promote healthy skin! It also reduces stress, helps in treating depression and largely enhances a person's mood. Higher arousal levels and lubrication in women is observed on the consumption of saffron – which is where its aphrodisiacal properties come in the limelight. Adding a pinch of it in the milk will help you build the mood for the night!

Pomegranate

Leaving aside how messy and tiresome consuming pomegranate is, it is also responsible to elevate one's sexual mood. In ancient times, the Greeks linked the fruit to increasing desire. Just like oysters, pomegranates are also responsible for increasing testosterone levels, helps in improving erectile dysfunction and increases sperm count. It may be time to overlook the efforts in eating the fruit and focus on its arousal properties!

Asparagus

Asparagus or Shatavari as we all know it also features regularly in foods that are responsible for boosting your mood. Asparagus is rich in folate and Vitamin B6 is known to boost arousal and orgasms. Both men and women benefit from asparagus consumption as it contains vitamin E that stimulates sex hormones in both the sexes. Don't judge a book by its cover, going green is the way.