Vegans Blast Meat Industry By Claiming They Have Better Sex

We all know eating more plants is good for us and the planet, but some say the benefits of a vegan diet extend to our love lives too. Who doesn’t want better circulation and stamina, for a more enjoyable evening for all involved? Maeve Campbell reported for Euronews.Green.

Photo Insert: Unlike red meat, which makes you feel lethargic and sleepy, vegetables don’t leave you bloated or tired in the same way. In fact, research suggests there is a link between B vitamins, found in spinach, Brussels sprouts, and oranges, and serotonin production.

A survey in 2020 discovered that 84 percent of vegetarians reported satisfaction with their sex lives, compared to only 59 percent of meat-eaters. But crucially - 95 percent of vegan participants said they were satisfied. So why do vegans purport to have better sex?

This survey deals a big blow on the meat industry, which has been promoting the idea that animal protein improves performance in bed.

Red meat can make for a heavy meal, often leaving you feeling lethargic and sleepy afterward - which is not the sexiest mood to be in. Whereas vegetables don’t leave you bloated or tired in the same way. In fact, research suggests there is a link between B vitamins, found in spinach, Brussels sprouts, and oranges, and serotonin production.

This is one of the chemicals in your brain that makes you happy. Going vegan can increase serotonin levels which, essentially, make you hornier. Experts have also linked serotonin levels with oxytocin levels - the ‘love hormone’ that creates stronger feelings of intimacy and affection.

“The Mediterranean diet has long been known to support a healthy heart, but research has also shown these benefits may extend to sexual health – reducing the risk of erectile dysfunction and preserving sexual function,” explains London-based nutritionist Lily Soutter.

“So, by eating less meat, moderate fish and dairy, small amounts of red wine, and having an emphasis on plant-based foods, things could certainly be looking up in the bedroom.”

She adds that if you’re worried about baked beans on toast, go for green beans, rice or quinoa instead, which are less likely to make you gassy during those intimate moments.

“What’s more, red and processed meat appears to have the greatest effect on the environment out of any type of food. Shifting our diets to encompass more plant-based protein, may even help to cultivate a more environmentally sustainable diet,” says Soutter.

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