7 Foods and Drinks That Can Kill Your Sex Drive and Totally Ruin the Mood

"This seems counterintuitive because it can also fool our brains into thinking we're confident and carefree, but alcohol is a depressant and slows down the function of your central nervous system," certified sex educator Anne Hodder told POPSUGAR.

In addition to the fact that alcohol kills the mood in the bedroom, our bodies also have to process all the sugar that's present in alcoholic beverages. As if it isn't enough of a bummer when our sexy-time plans go awry, alcohol often leaves us feeling sluggish and depressed the next day. What a miserable double whammy.

If you're planning to Netflix and chill, don't include microwave popcorn in your assortment of delicious snacks.

"The chemicals used in the linings of popcorn bags have been linked to a lower sex drive," Frida Harju-Westman, in-house nutritionist at health app Lifesum told POPSUGAR. "Popcorn bags contain perfluoroalkyl acids, which lower sperm counts in men and decrease the libido in women."

We all know that greasy, fried foods aren't exactly the healthiest additions to our diets — but everything is fine in moderation. However, we'd suggest saving those delicious fries for a day when you're not planning on having sex with your partner.

Hodder explained that because salty foods cause fluid retention and bloating, it's common to experience levels of discomfort after consuming them. Needless to say, this can seriously inhibit your desire for sex.

"[Fried foods] also can cause fatigue and dehydration," Hodder told POPSUGAR. This all sounds like quite a recipe for disaster in the bedroom.

"Although cheese is absolutely delicious, it can wreak havoc with your hormones for both men and women," Harju-Westman told POPSUGAR.

Because it affects both testosterone and estrogen, cheese lowers the libido — so save that cheese platter for a night in with friends.

Soda, and any food or drink that's high in refined sugar, is a quick way to kill your sex drive.

"Refined sugar has been associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression, which are two fast libido-killers," Hodder said. "Elevated glucose levels can bog down your brain's functionality, which negatively affects your mood, among other things."

Other foods and drinks that are high in refined sugar include candy bars, juice, and sweet breakfast cereals.

Although beans and legumes are generally a healthy addition to your diet, they're not exactly conducive to a satisfying night of sex. Hodder explained that they're loaded with oligosaccharides (carbohydrates that are difficult to digest) and they create gas in the large intestine.

"Gassy bellies can be physically uncomfortable to the point of pain, and it can be tough to feel super-sexy and in the mood when you're body's filled with air — especially for those of us who haven't yet felt comfortable enough to fart in front of our partners," Hodder said.

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