If your sex life has lost its sizzle

HAS your sex life lost its sizzle. You’re not alone – millions of Nigerians aren’t happy with what happens between the sheets. Funny enough, poor nutrition and a stressful lifestyle are partly to blame. A number of people are too tired for sex or feet bloated after eating unhealthy foods at the wrong times. Neither a good look when you’re after some bedroom acrobatics. But  you can actually eat your way to a better sex life. Just sort out your diet and you’ll have a much better time in the bedroom. You can begin by cutting down on the saturated fats found in cakes, biscuits and the like. These things restrict blood supply – which is especially important for male performance! Salt-packed foods raise blood pressure so will have the same effect. White bread, sugar and potatoes will send your blood sugar levels sky high, but a couple of hours later you’ll feel more like  snoozing than a snuggle. Avoid eating late at night because going go to bed on a full stomach means the body is too busy digesting food to contemplate a night of passion. Also avoid drinking too many teas and coffees as caffeine will disturb your sleep pattern and make you feel sluggish the next day. While one alcoholic drink can help get you in the mood for sex, booze is a depressant, so too much and you could end up with quite the opposite problem. To avoid bloating, stay away from foods like cabbage, onion and baked beans! Also, eating too quickly and swallowing lots of air will cause trapped wind – the last thing you want in the heat of the moment.