Better Sex Naturally: A Consumer's Guide to Herbs and Other Natural Supplements That Can Jump Start Your Sex Life
Go From Good Sex to Great Sex!
Spanish fly, saw palmetto, Brazilian bark. The legends surrounding their aphrodisiac powers abound, but how can you know what really works and what doesn't–and how much to take? The answers are all here in Better Sex Naturally, the most complete guide to remedies for common–and uncommon–sexual problems.
Learn how to:Increase stamina with ginseng Augment your sex drive with wild oats Promote multiple orgasms with gingko biloba Relieve PMS with dong quaiCombat impotence with pygeumand much more
This book explains which botanicals to use with caution and which to avoid altogether, and includes an indispensable appendix of natural-goods suppliers from around the country and on the Web. Better Sex Naturally will help you experience the best sex of your life.
Customer Review: This little book is helpful for both the novice and the more inveterate reader…
So you want to know how to improve your sex life…well here is a good place to start looking. The format of this book is very clear and concise, the chapters/topics are supported by substantiated scientific research, and the tone is serious but not too formal.
The book opens with a brief introduction to herbal medicine and a background of naturopathic medicine. It swiftly moves to a explanation of the body's biochemistry and factors which enhance and detract from sexual enjoyment. The next chapters detail specific herbs which have been shown to enhance sexual function.
Some herbs such as the ginsengs augment the body's natural adaptogenic response to stress. Ginkgo enhances microcirculation thereby producing improved blood flow to the sexual organs. Wild oats directly affect the libido and yohimbe is useful for erectile dysfunction.
The next section titled "Especially for Men" tackles such nagging men's problems such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the sometimes concomitant erectile dysfunction. It explains why nutrients such as zinc are essential, while beer may have a detrimental effect for sufferers of BPH. The oft-touted saw palmetto's pharmacology is explained here as well of the benefit for its combination with other herbs such as pygeum and stinging nettles.
"Especially for Women" addresses specific issues that women face, particularly those caused by hormonal fluctuations. It explains how these hormones affect us and proper balance is of the utmost importance. Dong Quai, Wild Yam, and Black Cohosh are useful for sufferers of PMS as well as post-menopausal women. Additionally, proper diet and lifestyle factors are covered.
"Fact or Folklore?" deals with herbs which do not have the same amount of controlled research substantiating their benefits but, nonetheless, may be of benefit. Ashwaganda is an adaptogen as is ginseng which is common in Ayurvedic medicine, but not very well known in the West. L-Arginine is an amino acid which dilates the blood vessels by production of Nitric Oxide. This is the same mechanism upon which the science of Viagra is based.
"Buyer Beware" mentions supplements which should not be taken because of their potential health risks which greatly outweight their minimal-to-nil benefits. "Everyday choices for better sex" details lifestyle choices which are beneficial to health in general and sexual health in particular. This chapter also mentions several foods which have purported aphrodisiac properties.
The book ends with two helpful appendices which help the consumer to know where and how to purchase appropriate herbal remedies and also where to look for further information regarding naturopathy and herbal medicine. The glossary contains a list and description of helpful terms and facts which are helpful better to understand the book and health in general.
Overall, I feel that this book its very faithful and appropriate to its subject and would recommend it to anyone interested in an overview of natural ways to improve sexual health, functioning, and enjoyment. Check it out, if you can!
Customer Review: Well-Written, Convincing
I found this book fascinating, but then, I like reading herbals–which is probably a bit weird to begin with. The information is well-documented, without throwing out too many interesting and promising remedies simply because they have yet to be studied in the lab. I bought the book because I collect herbal books, so I can't personally recommend any of the remedies, but many of them sound like they're well worth trying.