Eight Foods For A Healthier Sex Life

That old Dean Martin classic:

When the moon hits you eye like a big pizza pie
That’s amore
When the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine
That’s amore

The concept of food and drink as aphrodisiacs has been around for hundreds of years.  Romans eating grapes.  The French and their wines.  Americans and our cheeseburgers. 

Well, the smell of sizzling burgers on the grill does do it for me.

And to that point, studies have shown that sometimes just the aroma of certain foods can trigger feelings of amore.  Or at least good old fashioned lust.

Here are eight foods that have been known to help create some kaboom in the bedroom, some spark in the dark, and some heat beneath the sheet.

Red Wine

The vino, when sipped in moderation, provides healthy antioxidants and other substances that keep the arteries open and blood flowing to, um, the places it needs to be.

Celery

Raw celery contains the male hormone androsterone, which can act as a pheromone to trigger attraction in women.  So, pack a few sticks in your pajamas. When you eat them, the pheromones are released from your sweat glands.

Celery also has mood elevation effects in women.  So, share.

Dark Chocolate

Studies have shown that women who eat dark chocolate have healthier sex lives.  I’m assuming by healthier, they mean more often and better.

Dark chocolate contains chemicals linked to feelings of relaxation, intoxication, and pleasure.  In addition, it contains high concentrations of phenylethylamine, which has been found to trigger feelings associated with falling in love.

Ginger

Fresh ginger root acts as a stimulant to the circulatory system.  Another food to help get the blood flowing.

Vanilla

As mentioned, men become stimulated more from the aromas of certain foods than from the actual eating of it.  Studies show that men are turned on by smells that remind them of the security and pleasures of childhood.  Guess vanilla brings back fond memories of cake and ice cream.

Somehow, I don’t think the smell of grandma’s Noxcema cream has the same effect.

Oysters

Yes, the myth is really true.  Oysters contain high concentrations of zinc, which is required for testosterone production.  Pumpkin seeds and pine nuts are other good sources of zinc.

In addition, recent studies have found that there are two amino acids found in mussels, oysters, and clams that can induce a rush of sex hormones in the human body.

Be sure to chew them thoroughly to maximize the release of these amorous aminos.

Asparagus

The green stalks contain large amounts of folate, which is necessary for histamine production.  Healthy histamine levels are necessary for reaching, um, the sexual finish line.

But don’t go overboard or you’ll be putting out an aroma that only flies will find seductive.

Granola

Granola contains the amino acid L-Arginine, which improves circulation.  Studies show that healthy levels of L-Arginine improve sexual performance in men.

So, before you start thinking of little blue pills, try taking a trip to the grocery store and loading up on these all-natural performance boosters.

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Rising Up For Primetime

We’ve all seen the commercials.

Older couple glance at each other across a room. Eyebrows lift slyly, music kicks in, and the next shot is the woman lounging on a clearly rumpled bed, smiling, while the man lies next to her with a smug grin.

Erectile dysfunction ads are popping up all over television, even during the prime time hours.  Well, Rep. Jim Moran, a Democrat out of Virginia, is leading the charge to have these “lascivious and suggestive” ads banned from the airwaves during hours when children might be watching.  It seems that, in his opinion, it’s okay for children to sit through primetime episodes featuring murder, mayhem, and Ryan Seacrest, but not when they are interrupted by tame commercials featuring the little blue pill.

Moran has actually introduced a bill that would prohibit the broadcast of these ads between 6 am and 10 pm, relegating them to the overnight hours typically infested with ads for chat lines, phone psychics, and ambulance chasing attorneys.  Not exactly the exposure that Pfizer, the maker of Viagra, is looking for.

And they plan on fighting back

According to CNN, Pfizer has responded with the following statement:

“Pfizer is committed to responsible advertising… In line with our policies and the policies of the industry, Viagra advertising is aired in shows most likely to reach men suffering from erectile dysfunction…”

So, that quote got me thinking.

What shows are most likely to reach men suffering from erectile dysfunction? Which of your favorite series appeals to men with, ummm, faulty antennas?

If I had to guess, I’d say those big advertising bucks from Pfizer, GlaxoSmith, and the other ED miracle pill pushers would be targeted at shows like:

• Smallville
• 30 Rock
• One Tree Hill
• Bones
• Desperate Housewives
• Big Bang Theory
• The Unit

Bet you thought this post was going to be educational, didn’t ya?

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An Aussie Mate Has Found The Secret To Getting Fit

Okay, maybe not THE SECRET, but he definitely has put together a really good program for losing weight and getting fit.

(I don’t normally do plugs, but the following is a shout out for an Aussie done good)

Adam Waters is a friend of a friend from down under and he has developed a fitness/diet program called the RTP Transformation System.  And unlike the trendy fad fitness programs that are out there, it takes a realistic, comprehensive approach to getting fit.

Adam was once a couch potato til one day he decided to make some changes in his life.  Over a number of months he thoroughly documented his transformation into an active, fit stud.  He compiled all these lessons learned and designed the RTP System.

I encountered Adam in social settings a couple of times when I was in Oz and I never would have guessed he had ever been anything but a hyper, charismatic, in-shape guy.  So, to see the pictures of the before, during, and after were really shocking.

Anyway, I’ve looked at the program and over the last couple of weeks have incorporated many of the training guidelines (anaerobic vs aerobic isolation, etc) into my own workouts.

If nothing else, browsing his site makes for some fascinating reading.

Adam Waters RTP Transformation System

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Bet They Rule At Donkey Kong

I’m willing to make a bet. I bet that if you are over 60, you probably own a Wii, or at least have friends who own a Wii.

Now for the rest of you that are out of touch with today’s video gaming trends, the Nintendo Wii is one of the fastest selling video game consoles in history.  Even 2-3 years after the Wii’s release, stores can’t keep them stocked around holiday time.

But you know what?  I don’t know many kids who own one.  We do, but that’s just because my wife has occasional urges to flaunt her inner Nancy Wilson with Guitar Hero.  Nancy Wilson….Heart…the band?…Barracuda, Magic Man…Never mind..

The Wiis that are flying off the shelf are being bought by senior citizens!  Nintendo has discovered a brand new market for video consoles - the Golden Age Gamers.

I was at Best Buy the other night and as I wandered through the video game section, I saw an older couple gazing at a screen where a demo of the Wii Fit program was playing.  Wii Fit is a “game” for the Wii console that hooks to some kind of pad and leads you through an exercise routine including yoga, stretching, and other physical activities.  I overheard this couple as they watched the demo.

Let’s call the man Gus and the woman Jenny.  The conversation went something like this:

Gus: “I hear they got this game where you take a fishing pole and cast for electronic fish that pop up on your tv screen.”

Jenny: “Why I never heard of something so crazy.”

Gus: “Just think you can do exercises with it.  Right in the living room.  Beats having to go down to the center for those water aerobic classes.  If I live to be a hundred I hope it’s without having to see Marjorie Franks in a bathing suit again.”

Jenny: “Now Gus…We don’t need a silly video game thingamajob.  You want to play video games, spend more time with the grandkids.”

Gus: ” Ahh Jenny, I really want it.”

Jenny: “Maybe for Christmas.  If you’re good”

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Dr. Seuss Explains The Bailout

This is the house that Bob bought.

This is the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is Senator Chris Dodd who gave the payouts the nod that led to the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is Secretary Tim who went out on a limb to help his friend Senator Chris Dodd who gave the payouts the nod that led to the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is CEO Liddy who was totally giddy when he suckered Secretary Tim who went out on a limb to help his friend Senator Chris Dodd who gave the payouts the nod that led to the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is the Stimulus Bill that crawled down from the Hill and handed the keys of the city to CEO Liddy who was totally giddy when he suckered Secretary Tim who went out on a limb to help his friend Senator Chris Dodd who gave the payouts the nod that led to the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and paid for the house that Bob bought.

This is our President who’s spending and killing all lending who wrote the Stimulus Bill that crawled down from the Hill and handed the keys to the city to CEO Liddy who was totally giddy when he suckered Secretary Tim who went out on a limb to help his friend Senator Chris Dodd who gave the payouts the nod that led to the bonus they weren’t supposed to have shown us that turned into the cash that came from the stash and led to the foreclosure of the house that Bob bought.

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Get On Your Bikes and Ride

The title of this post is an obscure lyric reference to an old Queen song called Fat Bottomed Girls. This was the first thought that entered my head when I read about a gym in San Francisco that offers “bikaraoke” classes. Yep, two things that I would have never thought of doing at the same time: bicycling and karaoke.

Number one, I can’t picture anyone doing karaoke unless alcohol is involved, and, well, unless you’re the guy in the video below, cycling and alcohol generally don’t mix.

But I’m wandering. So this cycling class coach in California has started these bikaraoke classes that have become very popular with the American Idol wannabee set. The rationale behind the classes is that in order to maintain a healthy training level heart rate, you should be able to hold a normal conversation during exercise. And if you can talk, you can sing.

This opens up the whole debate about what is the optimum heart rate during exercise. Many people will say that maintaining a rate of 65% or so of your maximum heart rate (use 220 minus your age as a general indicator of your maximum) during aerobic exercise is the best approach to losing weight and beefing up cardio fitness.

Many experts define this 65% of max as the “training zone” for cardio activities such as cycling, running, and swimming. It is a rate high enough to ensure that the body is working at sufficient levels to burn fat and strengthen the heart, but not so intensely as to risk stressing the heart. And short of having a heart monitor, they say the best way to ensure you stay in that zone is to exercise at a rate at which you are still able to carry on a normal conversation.

Personally I’m not a fan of this approach. It’s not for me anyway (and I am in no way recommending an approach to you - usual disclaimers about seeing doctor before beginning any exercise program apply).

Maintaining a steady heart rate at well below your max encourages the body to adapt to this rate. When the body adapts, it learns how to conserve calories and adjust internal systems to maintain that rate. Our bodies are very good at adapting to our environment and will adjust to meet energy needs. And while adaptation is great when it comes to human survival, it can work against you when you’re trying to increase cardio endurance and strengthen the heart.

I’m a big believer in interval training. This where you mix up your pace in cardio workouts. A typical interval workout might look something like this:

5 minutes - Warmup
5 minutes - Heart Rate: 65% max
5 minutes - Heart Rate: 80% max
1 minute - Heart rate: 65% max
1 minute - Heart rate: 90% max
5 minutes - Heart rate: 65% max
5 minutes - Heart rate: 80% max
1 minute - Heart rate: 90% max
5 minutes - Heart Rate: 65% max
5 minutes - Cooldown

You get the idea. The key is force the body to keep adjusting to different “environments”. This will prevent it from throwing up any defense mechanisms that might impede your progress.

The common argument against this is that the body burns more fat when you’re exercising at the 65% training zone rate. This is true. Training in this low intensity zone typically goes on for longer periods and the body will utilize fat stores as an energy source. In high intensity training, the body typically has to rely on glucose in the blood to supply needed energy.

The hole in the ‘exercise slower, burn more fat’ argument is that even though you burn more fat when exercising at a slower pace, you still burn a percentage of fat when exercising at a higher intensity. It all comes down to how much energy you expend in total. For example, if you compare exercising at a slow, steady rate that burns 60 percent fat and 40 percent glucose with exercising at a higher intensity or duration that burns only 30 percent fat and 70 percent glucose, you may, depending on the duration, still burn more fat at the higher intensity.

And aside from the fat burning aspect, interval training does far more for cardio endurance and strengthening your heart than sessions spent in the leisurely training zone.

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PETA’s Pimped Out Vegetarians

The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has come up with a brilliant marketing ploy. PETA, long thought to be one of the more screwy members of the animal activist groups, has established an online Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door contest. Open to both sexes, PETA will select 16 men and 16 women finalists. The finalists will be shown in all their pinup glory on the peta.org site where online voting will determine a king and queen of the salad bar set.

PETA, if you recall, was also the group that had their Super Bowl ad pulled by NBC after execs decided that American football fans were not ready to see two scantily clad women fondling some lucky vegetables.

Here’s the ad. Careful, it’s not really work friendly.

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Umm Ma’am? You Missed Your Flight

Stress?

Or demonic possession…

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