5 food to avoid before having s-ex

1. Coffee
Too much caffeine raises your cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone. According to Nicole Kasal, a health and wellness coach and founder of Cleanse Culture, high amounts "make it more difficult for your body to relax, and lower your l!bido."

2. Anything too salty (think French fries or movie popcorn)
They increase water retention and bloating explains Dr. Robert Kominiarek D.O., FACOFP, author and medical director of the Alpha Male Medical Institute. Another downside? "Blood flow is what makes an orgasm possible, and too much salt will make it more difficult to get to that point," says Kasal.
3. Alcohol
Ever watch a rom-com and notice that as soon as a frisky couple has a few drinks and hops into bed, one of them falls asleep almost immediately? It's not just a plot point: Wine and beer increases your levels of melatonin, which is also know as the sleep hormone. "Just one glass makes you sluggish," says Kasal. In fact, it can also cause erectile difficulties, inhibit orgasms, and increase your partner's chances for premature ejaculation.

4. Mint
It's great for k!ssing, but studies show it can put a damper on your desire and energy for a quick romp. And chewing peppermint gum is an added buzzkill because you tend to swallow air, which leads to more gas, says Dr. Kominiarek.

5. Carbonated beverages
If you're sensitive to carbonation, stay away from tonic water and sodas, suggests Dr. Kominiarek. Belching is the last thing you want is be doing during a romantic night.