How to fuel her sex drive

Yes, buying dinner for your lady is Dating 101, and not only to make her feel pampered – you also need to simply feed her, because a recent study from the University of California, San Diego found that if your lady is a hungry lady, then she probably isn’t as interested in focusing on anything else. But what should she eat to get in the mood? We’ve got you covered (right).

Before you order, though, bear in mind that on the whole, your foods need to be compatible. “If she’s going to eat curry, you eat curry. If she doesn’t, you shouldn’t,” says sex therapist Dr Susan Block. If you both order something that’s potentially breathruining or otherwise smelly and offensive, you’ll be less likely to be turned off when the heat rises. And avoid foods that might upset stomachs or cause digestion issues (broccoli or brussels sprouts), dairy that could get you congested and phlegmy, and processed or fried foods, which will make you feel lethargic and leaden.

A final note: stay away from garlic, even if she eats it. No lady likes the taste of garlic sperm. Trust us on this.

TWO DRINK MAX

Two glasses of red wine (or one bottle between you) is the perfect amount of loosener juice without getting wasted. Small amounts of alcohol have been shown to boost libido in women. After dinner, opt for green tea – an elegant shot of caffeine to heighten attention.

THE SEXIEST OF SIDES

When ordering starters and sides, go with anything involving these main ingredients: avocado, crab, figs, oysters and prawns. Oysters Rockefeller (baked in their shells with butter and chopped greens), stuffed avocado or figs with goat’s cheese and almonds would be ideal.

ALLURING ENTRÉES

Go for grass-fed steak or wild salmon. Cows raised on mostly grass will have more heart-healthy omega 3s, which for you can reduce the inflammation that damages blood vessels and leads to cardiovascular issues; for her, they will provide fewer calories, so she won’t feel bloated in the bedroom. Wild-caught salmon is also filled with omega 3s, as well as being a lighter bite that won’t weigh her down.

NOT SO DECADENT DESSERT

To end the meal, stay away from sugary baked bombs like cakes or pies. The smarter choice: fruit, especially watermelon, peaches or strawberries, because they have high vitamin C levels and lower sugar content. If saying no to sweets would spoil the mood, offer to share one to lower any chances of a lethargy-inducing sugar crash.