Foods That Boost Your Libido

4. Saffron

This Mediterranean spice is commonly found in stews, rice dishes, and seafood concoctions, which might explain the urban myth that inhabitants of this region are more sexually active. Saffron contains several antioxidants, such as crocin, crocetin, and safranal, all of which are proven libido boosters. The spice’s exceptional effect on sexual appetite has been suspected for centuries: Cleopatra, for example, bathed in saffron infused water before any encounter with her lovers, while Romans sprinkled it on newlyweds bed sheets.