Don't let this food ruin your sex: 8 foods that are better to give up

Yes, yes, French fries count too. And movie theater popcorn. Everything is simple here: they retain water in the body and provoke flatulence. Have you forgotten anything? Oh, here's another thing. Your orgasm, among other things, depends on your blood circulation, and too much salt makes it difficult.

Excess caffeine increases levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, which will simply prevent you from relaxing and lower your libido.

Don't eat them. Especially after lunch. They digest too quickly, faster than what you ate at lunch, and this can cause cramping and pain, gas and general discomfort. Not at all what you want to experience on a night of love, right?

We've seen these scenes a million times in romantic comedies: one of the main characters drinks, falls into bed and immediately falls asleep. This is not just a plot twist, this is how it happens in life. Wine and beer increase levels of melatonin, the sleep hormone. To relax, you only need one glass of wine. And with relaxation, the erection weakens, difficulties arise with orgasm and the chances of premature ejaculation increase.

Oh, it's great for kissing, but, as researchers have found, it kills your desire and sap your energy. And the air you swallow while chewing gum can cause hiccups. Do we need to remind you that the sight of a person with chewing gum in his mouth generally excites few people?

If your gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to carbon dioxide, stay away from tonics and other carbonated drinks. Burping is the last thing you want to do on a romantic evening.

These members of the cruciferous family cause increased methane production in the intestines, so either cook them thoroughly or you will become a gas producer for a while.

The more testosterone, the stronger the arousal in both men and women. However, excess soy products in your diet can cause hormonal imbalance. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that men who consumed 120 grams of soy per day had lower testosterone levels.

Eggs - they bring hormone levels back to normal and increase libido. Or foods containing zinc - oysters, pumpkin seeds. Or foods high in omega-3 - fish and nuts.