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Research out of Australia suggests that Testofen, an extract from the Fenugreek herb, has positive libido and testosterone boosting effects on healthy males. During a six week period, significant positive changes in libido, sexual cognition, sexual arousal, sexual experience and orgasm were experienced for test subjects over the placebo study group.

Having a baby is a big decision- some plan for it and some don’t. If the thought has crossed your mind but you are waiting until you are older, new research suggests that you might want to do it sooner than later.

Using herbs as sexual stimulants has been common practice for thousands of years. Although scientific data on whether or not these work is minimal, what is the harm in trying? Two common herbs have been thought to increase sexual desire and performance in both men and women-long jack root and horny goat weed.

Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru. This plant is extremely hard to get as it grows where no other crops can survive, and can endure extreme weather conditions.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound commonly found in water bottles, food cans, and baby bottles. Canned foods have been tested and out of the 95 products, 57 contained traces of BPA. Pasta, soup, and baby formula contained the highest levels of this compound. Products containing or made from BPA have been on the market for over 50 years but only in recent months has the safety of this compound been questioned.

Incorporating testosterone into your diet after a workout can pay off huge.

Testosterone is a hormone that exists naturally in both men and women (though it is more prominent in males), and is secreted from the testis and ovaries respectively. Recent studies have shown that after a workout your testosterone levels drop, which indicates an increased uptake by your bodies natural systems. This absorption coincides with the processing of protein and carbohydrates, and is thought to act as a catalyst for muscle growth.