Vitamins seem so basic and familiar that many women don’t realize how important they are for enhancing female libido. Since most of the vitamins we consume come from our food (hopefully!) we need to make sure we’re eating the right things.
If you struggle with low libido, vaginal dryness, or any other sex issues, try eating more foods that are high in the following libido-boosting vitamins:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
- B vitamins
Vitamin A is essential for the body’s production of testosterone. If you’re scratching your head wondering why we’re suddenly talking about male hormones, keep in mind that testosterone is also a very important sex hormone for female libido. If you want to make the most of your time in bed, it’s important to balance your testosterone levels. You can get vitamin A from meat, eggs, and yellow or orange fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin E is often praised for its skincare benefits, but it’s also great for your sexual function. Vitamin E can help you keep your energy up longer, and it improves blood circulation (remember, better circulation equals better sensation!) Vitamin E is found in dairy products, oily fish, and eggs.
Vitamin C is great for boosting immunity. It turns out it can boost arousal as well! It’s not too difficult to increase your intake of vitamin C because it’s found in a lot of delicious fruits and vegetables.
Finally, B vitamins are important for sexual health and female arousal because they can contribute to sexual pleasure. On the flip side of that coin, a deficiency in certain B vitamins (particularly Vitamin B12) can make it harder for you to reach a climax during sex.
Additional nutrients that are important for female libido include iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc. Try to get these nutrients from your foods or consider supplementing with them if you already know you have some form of sexual dysfunction. None of these nutrients will provide you with instant arousal, but they’ll help give you the energy and stamina over time to engage in more frequent sexual activity.