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.