There are a crazy number of products out there promising to boost your sexual health and wellbeing, with everything from Spanish Fly to Viagra claiming to help you go all night. However, you may be surprised to hear that the best sex of your life can come from things you find in your local supermarket. No, we’re not talking about some weird algae or South African tree bark; these are common, natural products that you probably have in your kitchen already!
1. Cornstarch: I bet you were expecting something more along the lines of chocolate-covered-strawberries! Cornstarch isn’t something you eat to improve your sex life; it’s about the feel of the cornstarch on your – preferably nude – body. According to wellness writer Eric Leech, of Planet Green, ‘Just the initial sensation of cornstarch dropping on the skin mimics the sensation of liquid silk…But don’t stop at sprinkles; once you have enough on the body, take out a pastry brush and gently spread the cornstarch over your lover’s entire body. Next, give a seductive full-body massage using the cornstarch instead of body oil. It may take a minute to get the pressure just right so that the cornstarch just flows across the skin through your fingertips, but once you do, it won’t be too long before you are off to some other pleasures.’
2. Tomatoes: Also known as the “apple of love,” the tomato amps up your sex life for two reasons. Leech explains, First of all, the sensation of eating a fresh, fully ripened, crisp, clean, juicy tomato is sexy all on its own. Watching a pair of sexy lips nibble on this fruit (or vegetable, depending on which school you belong to), is enough to make you hungry for other things. Of course, the juicier the tomato, the more chance you’ll have of dribbling on yourself or your partner, but isn’t that what tongues are for? Added bonus: Eating tomatoes is known to aid in sexual performance. They help calm pre-sex nerves, which can be especially helpful in a first-time-partner situation. Furthermore, the tomato is also known for improving muscle control, which can aid in a number of other between-the-sheets efforts, too.’
3. Avocados: Adding a side of avocado to that sexy tomato can really get you in the mood from beginning to end. ‘The texture of the inside of this fruit is as delicate and soft as some body parts, and you can eat it or rub it on each others skin,’ Leech recommends. ‘In addition to its sensuous texture, the avocado also has a sensuous function. The high-quality Vitamin E content of this super-food can boost the state of arousal and intensity orgasm. From start (foreplay) to finish (orgasm), this little green love goddess has you covered!’
4. Buttermilk: Leech points out, ‘Buttermilk is a popular ingredient in desserts for meals that call for a lush finale, and that same quality makes it a perfect post-coital reward, too. How? Try a buttermilk shower. The wonderful feeling of cool buttermilk poured over the body can be enough to start an encore. For the non-kitchen savvy, heed this important tip: Do not, under any circumstances, microwave or heat the buttermilk much above room temperature; doing so will make it curdle. Speaking from experience, stinky clumps of curdled buttermilk is not the best way to put an end to the evening. It’s more of a humorous end.’ While this can be memorable too, we are talking about romance here, so leave the laughs for that special moment when you decide it’s time to share your high school photos instead!
