Getting pregnant is not
always as easy as we
think it should be. One
common problem is a
low sperm count, but
the good news is that
there are foods that are
not only super tasty,
but super good for
sperm.

The best part? Some of these foods are also aphrodisiacs...
so if you've gotten a little bored with getting it on to get
preggo, whip up a menu based on these sexy foods.

Asparagus - That little green vegetable that gets so much
flack for what it does to the smell of your urine actually has
some fantastic powers over sperm. The ridiculously high
amount of Vitamin C prevents sperm from oxidizing, and it
protects the cells of the testicles. Additionally, Vitamin C
decreases free radicals so your man’s body can focus on
producing sperm instead of fighting off disease.
Avocado - Summer is the perfect time to pick up some
yummy avocados for guacamole… and a hot night at home.
Packed with vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folic acid, avocados
boost sperm motility and give it the strength to penetrate an
egg.

Bananas - Upon reading that this fruit can help your guy out,
we had some giggly flashbacks to Drew Barrymore putting a
condom on a banana in Never Been Kissed. Phallic shape
aside, there are some awesome things going on in bananas
to help increase sperm count. Bananas have a rare enzyme
in them called Bromelain, which has been shown to regulate
sex hormones. There’s also a good amount of vitamin B1,
vitamin A, and vitamin C which will help increase his stamina
and boost his body’s ability to make sperm.

Beef - This was a little surprising to us given that doctors are
constantly saying to lay off red meat if you want a healthy
heart. Lean beef, though, is a fantastic source of zinc. A
little research on the Dr. Oz site told us that zinc has
protective properties that keep free radicals from getting at
your man’s little swimmers. In fact, zinc goes even further
to prevent testosterone from converting to estrogen, which
is the culprit of a low sex drive.

Dark Chocolate - There’s no sexier food to bring into the
bedroom than dark chocolate, but now, it’s not just the
seductive taste you’ll want it for. Dark chocolate contains L-
Arginine HCL, an amino acid related to the arginine in
walnuts. It also doubles your guy’s sperm count and semen
volume. Men who eat a little dark chocolate everyday have
also noted that they have stronger and more intense
orgasms. BONUS: it does that for you, too. *wink*

Garlic - Along the same lines as ginseng, garlic possesses
the power to increase blood flow. The chemical allicin not
only helps keep plaque from building up in the arteries, it
also improves the flow of blood to the genitals and boosts
the strength and endurance of the sperm. Garlic also
contains selenium and vitamin B6 to prevent sperm damage
and regulate hormones.

Ginseng - Dr. Oz recommends ginseng for guys who are
dealing with less than impressive bedroom scenarios, but a
little more online research tells us that men in Asia have
been supplementing ginseng into their diets for centuries
because it improves virility. In fact, ginseng increases libido,
sexual performance, and aids in blood flow to the testicles.
In a study at Southern Illinois University, 45 men with erectile
dysfunction were put on a ginseng regimen, and at 16 weeks,
60% of those men reported having stronger erections.
Oysters - The fact that oysters are an aphrodisiac was first
presented to me in the form of Sex in the City. The process
of feeding to each other and sucking down the slimy little
things really gets people going. Did you know they also have
sperm count increasing benefits? A good portion of a sperm
cell is composed of zinc, which oysters are relatively high in.
Eating oysters can not only increase sperm production but it
can aid in the repair of damaged sperm.

Pomegranate - This is the most super of all super foods. It
seems like it can truly cure whatever ails you from the
common cold to low sperm count. Because of the intense
cocktail of antioxidants in pomegranates, the juice can lower
a chemical in the blood called malondialidehyde. That
chemical destroys sperm, so drinking pomegranate juice is
like putting a super hero cape on all those sperm so they can
destroy the evil free radicals and get to the egg just in time.

Walnuts - In high school, we were given a comparison
between the size of a walnut and a testicle. Strangely
enough, size is not the only link between them. Walnuts
contain arganine, which helps the testicles to increase sperm
production and also aids in semen volume increase. It also
contains Omega-3 fatty acids which improve the blood flow
to the penis. These nuts also have twice the antioxidant
power over other nuts so they do a great job of protecting
the little guys, too. BONUS: eating 7 walnuts a day lowers
cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.

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