Eat your way to Orgasm heaven!

So on Dr. Oz on Tuesday, author Marrena Lindberg appeared promoting her Orgasmic Diet "a 3-step plan to help women boost their libido and achieve orgasm." (You'll find the link on the right)


For the most part, Lindberg makes sense. Besides the fact that eating more healthily may allow you to live longer to enjoy more sex, feeling healthy always has a positive effect on self esteem, confidence, and ability to perform. Below are the three steps and I have included 1 tip to each of the steps.

1. Increase testosterone: We know it's linked to libido and arousal in men and women. One of the ways to do this is to make proteins at least 30% of your caloric intake. A great side effect of eating protein is increased metabolism which means you'll be burning fat when you aren't having sex. 
2. Increase dopamine: Eat fish! The omega-3 fatty acids in fish and fish oil supplements helps increase dopamine. Dopamine is essential to pleasure... pleasurable sex is fun every now and then, no? Make sure to consult with a physician first since supplements may cause drug interactions.
3. Decrease Serotonin: Reduce starchy foods and sugar. Ever notice that major high and then the even major crash after you binge on cake, cookies, sweets and more junk food? Yeah, that's it! If you are on psych meds this step may not be for you since e.g. depression meds work to increase serotonin in the brain. Never fear there is plenty that you can do in the other 2 steps to help your drive. You can also talk to your psychiatrist about changing medication if the low libido is a severe side effect.

Don't forget that not smoking, limiting caffeine intake, and regular exercise also contribute to a healthier lifestyle. Around here there are no self-proclaimed health gurus and diet enthusiasts. However, we do want you to have your best sex while you are alive :).