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Struggling with a lower sex drive? Don\u2019t worry: it\u2019s totally normal.<\/p>\n
In fact, so normal that up to one in five men and one in three women \u2013 between the ages of 30 and 59 \u2013 will experience a loss of libido at some point during their lives. <\/p>\n
Sometimes you\u2019re just not up for it, and that\u2019s okay. It fluctuates.<\/p>\n
But if you\u2019d like to try and reignite the flame, the experts at sexual wellness platform Bedbible have gathered to suggest their finest tips for getting things going \u2013 and one of those (brace yourself, sushi fanatics) includes eating fatty fish.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a long-known, often joked-about fact that there are certain foods, known as aphrodisiacs, that can help bring on feelings of arousal. There\u2019s a reason being taken out for champagne and oysters on a date is such a romantic clich\u00e9.<\/p>\n
\u2018The acids in tuna, salmon, and sardines will give your body a vast increase of dopamine and increase blood flow; they are also rich in omega-3 acids and vitamin B6, as well as delivering protein at a low-calorie level \u2013 all leading to increased libido and a healthy lifestyle\u2019, the experts explain.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, watermelon and strawberries can also help \u2013 and dark chocolate-covered strawberries, another infamous aphrodisiac, are the ultimate level-upper.<\/p>\n
\u2018Watermelon is rich in B vitamins which help with sexual endurance and the production of energy.<\/p>\n
\u2018It delivers Viagra-like effects to your body which work for both men and women, making you feel relaxed, reducing stress, and putting you in the mood\u2019, the experts add, noting that strawberries are also filled with vitamin C, which can support and enhance male hormones, aid arousal, and even equalise stress hormones.<\/p>\n
But eating fatty fish isn\u2019t the only way forward. Taking time to de-stress is also important, as holding stress in the body can kill the mood.<\/p>\n
\u2018Try taking an hour daily to be with yourself and indulge in self-care,\u2019 they add.<\/p>\n
\u2018Whether taking a long bubble bath or going on a walk to get in some fresh air and exercise, practising this and implementing this into your daily routine will allow you to have dedicated time to yourself which is a great way to gain back independence, confidence, and calmness.<\/p>\n
\u2018Masturbation is an excellent form of self-care, so why not implement this into your self-care routine and get to know your own body? <\/p>\n
\u2018It can be a fantastic way to discover your turn-ons and what you might like your sexual partner or partners to help incorporate into your sex.\u2019<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, focusing on foreplay \u2013 often wrongly presented as the side piece before the main event \u2013 can generate excitement. <\/p>\n
Whether that involves kissing, touching or even dirty talk, gently easing into things will more than likely do the trick \u2013 and it\u2019s often more effective than going in all guns blazing.<\/p>\n
\u2018The feel-good hormones produced when indulging in foreplay will reduce stress and help you feel more in the moment\u2019, the experts add, noting that kissing is also a great way to release oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin, the \u2018perfect combination\u2019 to create relaxation.<\/p>\n
\u2018Introducing toys into foreplay is another great way to get your body and mind ready; even better, if you have toys for your solo-play, offer your partner to use them to switch it up to get them in the mood too.\u2019<\/p>\n