Sip On This Smoothie For a Better Time in Bed

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 4/24/2015 at 6:15 AM

A healthy sex life has healthy benefits to your life, too! So it pays to create a little more romance in the bedroom. If you're looking to have better sex tonight — who isn't?! — then whip up this smoothie made with libido-boosting foods.

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It's made with dark chocolate, which increases the brain's dopamine levels, the neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure. Don't forget the juicy strawberries and peaches high in vitamin C, which studies show can increase female libido by increasing blood flow. Bananas make the scene as well, since they're high in B6, which regulates hormone levels and decreases stress. Add in some pumpkin seeds, a great source of zinc, which is a mineral that boosts the testosterone levels needed to increase your sex drive. Spice things up with ginger, which increases circulation and enhances the libido. With a splash of chocolate almond milk, it sounds delicious, right? Get ready to feel sexy after sipping on this.

Chocolate Strawberry Banana Better-Sex Smoothie

Cook Time5 minutes
Yield1 serving
Calories234

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 1/2 frozen banana
    • 1/4 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
    • 1/4 cup peaches, fresh or frozen
    • 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate (70-percent cocoa or more)
    • 1/2 cup dark chocolate almond milk
    • 1/2 cup cold water
    • 1/8 teaspoon ginger

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth, and enjoy!