Libido, desire, intensity. Throughout history, people have searched for herbal aphrodisiacs
to boost them, in this video im going to discuss 4 aphrodisiac herbs along with other tips
and tricks to optimise all 3
You ready?
Let’s go
Last week, a lot of people were tweeting about a certain pill, some saying they want to buy
it, other saying they used it.
These pills claim to Help maintain/improve orgasm strength, Increased sexual arousal
in women and have no side effects. There are some for men too, which claim to have similar
effects.
One thing in common with these pills is that they are made from herbs, sometimes even 100%
herbs. These herbs are aphrodisiac herbs. It’s worth noting that these pills are all
proprietary blends, which means, they may detail which herbs are used but not the exact
amount and no other company will have the exact same herbal mix in that exact amount.
But you won’t know dosage or if it has hidden ingredients, this can be dangerous, especially
if you’re taking medication that may interact.
So for some, this video, that dives into the exact herbs used will be beneficial as you
can craft your own mix and know exactly what is in it because some people warn that prop
blends are used to give you one potent herb and many fillers or are used so it can’t
be tested to see it’s effectiveness, so that’s something to think about, so let’s
dive in a bit more
But first, what is an aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiacs — named after the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, is a food, drink, or other
thing that stimulates sexual desire. Aphrodisiacs can be classed into 3 types: those that increase
(1) libido or sexual desire, (2) potency that’s the ability to carry out and consummate sexual
intercourse, or (3) sexual pleasure, that’s intensifying the act.
Fun fact, cannabis was used in ancient india from the 7th century onwards as an aid to
sexual pleasure and enlightenment, but it's said it wasn't smoked but used to make a drink
called bhang
There are other historical examples of potent potions being used, but remember, it’s not
everything you hear you try, some practices could land you in jail, maybe book a trip
to Amsterdam or California lol
Before we get into the herbs, as we always do, we get into a bit of background and context
and ill start with key things that harm or kill your libido, here are 5
1st is stress, when stressed, pretty much everything shuts down, learn to relax, learn
coping strategies, i also have a video on stress, this is very important.
studies show that Stress related to sexual performance may interfere with sexual arousal.
So stop putting so much pressure on yourself, this goes to both men and women.
2nd - body fat, is linked to libido, having a too high BMI or too low BMI can affect your
mojo but when losing weight, the weight loss process can also affect your hormonal balances,
so no crash diets, this is mainly in men, but in women, research shows, this link has
a lot to do with body confidence rather than the BMI itself.
So, learn to love yourself, no pun intended, comparison is the thief of joy but also the
thief of libido, as research shows.
One way to beat this is to workout! The hormones, such as endorphins and dopamine, that are
believed to affect sex drive.
3 - Lifestyle, prolonged consumption of alcohol or cigarettes can kill libido but also lack
of sleep, bad diet,and lack of exercise are key killers too, these are obvious ones but
how much sleep did you get last night? A, yep, could have been longer
4, low confidence and self esteem, this is a key one for everyone, instead of focusing
on what could go wrong and flaws, it’s not easy but shifting the focus and enjoying the
moments can help, creating open safe places to have discussions, and working on points
1-4 may help too.
5, Last ill discuss here are your nutrients. Deficiencies can kill libido. Key nutrients
to ensure you’re getting are vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency can devastate a women’s
sex drive because it can bring on low estrogen levels, it can also make you moody or feel
low. For men, low vitamin D levels mean low testosterone and that equals a low libido.
I’ll leave the vit D i use in winter in the description, So make sure you boost both
of your vitamin D, other nutrients include Vitamin A, E, THIAMIN, NIACIN which is good
for blood flow to the extremities, ,zinc and omega 3 fatty acids
Tbh, anything that makes you happier and confident can act
as an aphrodisiac
I put out a vote, most you wanted herbs that benefit both in one video, so let’s get
into them now!
The first herb is maca powder. Maca root has traditionally been used to enhance fertility
and sex drive. It's also claimed to improve energy and stamina. This herb is beneficial
to both men and women in terms of increasing libido.
This herb has a lot of benefits, so comment below if you want the benefits of maca powder
video!
In one study, postmenopausal women were given 3.5 grams of powdered Maca per day for 6 weeks
and placebo for 6 weeks. When using the maca they reported less anxiety and depression
and higher libido. Maca may also boost libido in women struggling to achieve orgasm while
taking antidepressants.
For men, it’s dubbed ‘nature’s Viagra’ though it’s not fully understood as to how
it works but Some experts believe its libido lift is caused by maca’s unique long chain
fatty acids. In one study, Men aged 21-56 years received Maca in one of two doses: 1,500
mg or 3,000 mg or placebo. By week 8, An improvement in sexual desire was observed.
It’s worth noting though, that in 2 clinical trials, the results failed to show any significant
changes. So different people may react differently, there is a chance placebo can play a role
in results too
But Indirectly, this herb could help as it’s been shown to help with mood, motivation and
energy, which can help how one feels, thus how one performs.
The second herb is both men and women. It’s called horny goat weed. This herb has been
used as an aphrodisiac and is helpful in treating erectile dysfunction.
For women, it’s said that having higher levels of estrogen in the body promotes vaginal
lubrication and increases sexual desire.
Two other compounds in Horny Goat Weed have been shown to increase estrogen in post-menopausal
females. As this may be extrapolated, this herb acts as an aphrodisiac in both genders
The third herb is ginseng, panax ginseng
preliminary studies show that it may help with erectile dysfunction for men, this counts
as potency. One of the reasons for this is the ginseng was shown to help with nitric
oxide release for men. Nitric oxide is involved in many cell processes, including the widening
of the blood vessels, it’s needed for the muscles in the penis to relax.
This relaxation allows chambers inside the penis to fill with blood so the penis becomes
erect. but for ladies, Research on its effect on women is limited, but one type, Korean
red ginseng, has been shown to boost sexual arousal in menopausal women, So this potentially
can be extrapolated.
The last herb is sarsaparilla, beneficial for both men and women but the mechanism of
how it works hasn't yet been understood. It is thought that the herb contains substances
known as phytosterols which are similar to testosterone and which may stimulate the activity
of sexual hormones in the body. The action may be helpful in curing impotence and enhancing
sex drive among men by optimizing the action of male sex hormones. Among women, sarsaparilla
is thought to stimulate the production of progesterone, the lack of which may be responsible
for depressed libido.
A bonus herb is ginger, ginger can improve blood flow and circulation naturally. Not
only does this improve heart and vein health but it also impacts sexual performance and
the ability to orgasm. There are other herbs like tribulus, Ashwagandha and ginkgo, smash
the like button if you want a part 2!
As always, do your own research or consult an expert before trying any new herb or supplement.
If you want to learn more about herbs, click my face and get my herb guide and before you
go, check out this video right here and right here, see you on the next one.