Sex is considered to be a very important part of an intimate relationship between a couple. It provides the much needed time-out from the pressures of our daily lives and gives us a chance to experience an ultimate level of vulnerability and closeness with the partner.

Sex contributes to the deepening of a relationship and even caressing, holding hands, and touching can become part of a fulfilling sex life.

This physical intimacy stems from satisfactory lovemaking on a regular basis. Once a person is married, although priorities change and sex may not be the top priority in life, it still plays a crucial role and the happiness in the rest of the areas of life depends on a good sex life.

A couple experiencing an unsatisfactory sex life cannot communicate as closely and this affects their relationship in several ways, even if they talk about it. Doctors often suggest that couples solve their sexual problems and inadequacies first before dealing with the other aspects.

Sex is not only important for the sake of physical satisfaction. The tenderness shown towards each other, arouses several feelings in both the man and the woman; feelings of satisfaction, of being cared for, of being wanted and the security of having someone to share everything with. It helps develop a bond and intimacy that is felt only with the partner.

How does the couple make sure their sex life remains as exciting and nourishing as it is currently? Our ancestors believed that several foods play a major role in arousing sexual desires. Some of the most stimulating foods are said to be coffee and meat.

They have been seen to strongly stimulate the senses, calling for greater pleasure sexually; although, there is no evidence to suggest that they help with penis enlargement.

Research has shown that both coffee and meat have properties that cause irritation to the digestive system. The logic goes that if they can irritate the digestive system, they can do so to the genital organs as well.

They are said to act as aphrodisiacs and produce an increased sexual excitement in both men and women. There are many people who make sure they take the right foods that help them to continue having great sex for years.

There are a lot of other foods too that have been seen to provide sexual stimulation and arousing, such as pomegranate, basil, asparagus, celery etc.

Even if one believes they make a difference to the sexual arousals, coffee and meat should be taken in moderation.

High consumption of caffeine and protein is also believed to lead to high levels of excitement which can in turn result in early orgasm. It can also have a negative effect on health and lead to several diseases.

Just as even the sweetest food can turn into poison if taken in excess, similarly even aphrodisiacs that show positive benefits should be taken in moderation to enjoy the benefits of a pleasurable sexual experience.