There’s nothing like smashing a spicy curry after a big night or smothering some wings in hot sauce at the BBQ, but a new study says spicy food could cause you some major issues in the sack.
The University of South China found that “eating spicy food more than 3 times a week was linked to a higher risk of ED (erectile dysfunction)”.
The same research also found that those who indulged in spicier food were more “irritable” and “prone to quarrels and disharmonious family relations”. I bet you never thought you could blame being salty on that hella spicy burger you ate three nights ago.
Other triggers for ED include poor lifestyle choices such as alcohol, drug abuse, smoking and obesity - but those ones are less surprising.
ED can also be a sign of a major health issue so if symptoms persist, it may be time to book that cheeky doctor's appointment you’ve been putting off for the last three months.
Before you boycott a hot lamb vindaloo altogether, there’s been some counter-evidence in the Journal of ‘Physiology & Behaviour’, which found guys who enjoyed a bit of spice in their diet had higher testosterone levels.
So what food can we indulge in without putting the little man downstairs out of work? Web M.D curated a specific list for those wanting to prevent the symptoms of ED. It includes watermelon which can also improve sex drive, oysters which can boost testosterone levels and garlic which can improve blood flow, even in the nether regions.
Getting in a solid amount of fruit and veg never hurt your manhood either, so dig in!
So if you’re feeling a little…underwhelming in the bedroom, you may want to investigate your diet a little closer... or at the very least, you can blame it on the takeaways.
