Do you really know? Which foods can hurt your libido?
Mar 13, 2026
They explore foods and drinks that can dampen sexual desire. Alcohol’s short term boost but longer term harm gets examined. Licorice and its links to lower testosterone are discussed. Sugary sodas and metabolic risks tied to erectile problems are highlighted. The conversation focuses on common items to moderate for better libido.
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Alcohol Raises Desire But Lowers Performance
- Alcohol can initially boost desire but harms physiological sexual response in both sexes.
- A drink or two may increase arousal while impairing lubrication, orgasm, erection, and long-term testosterone and fertility.
Avoid Heavy Drinking To Protect Testosterone And Fertility
- Limit heavy alcohol intake because 15+ drinks per week may lower testosterone and impair fertility.
- Healthline summary cites long-term physiological harm beyond the short-term social effects.
Licorice Linked To Lower Testosterone In One Study
- Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid that was linked to reduced testosterone in a 1999 Italian study.
- The study suggested up to a one-third drop, but later U.S. replication failed to find significant effects, so risk is low in moderation.