Sex drive is not just a desireβitβs a biological instinct that plays a key role in human survival. As the renowned Chinese writer Lu Xun once said, sexuality is second only to life itself. Itβs fundamental to human existence and continuity. Intimacy doesn't just strengthen relationshipsβitβs also a sign of wellness. While many factors may affect a coupleβs sexual harmony, diet and herbal remedies often play a powerful, underestimated role. So, what natural recipes can help enhance menβs sexual performance?
Try These Gutsy, Time-Tested Dishes for Boosting Male Vitality
1. Sparrow Congee β Stimulates Yang Energy and Nourishes Kidney Essence
Ingredients: 1 sparrow, 50g millet, green onion whites, white wine. Preparation: Remove feathers and organs from the sparrow, clean and dice the meat. Stir-fry until cooked, add a splash of white wine and quickly stew. Then, combine with water and millet to make congee. When nearly ready, add chopped green onion whites and bring to a boil once or twice more. Dosage: Twice a day.
Effect: This congee supports kidney function and boosts vitality, helping men with low libido, erectile difficulties, premature ejaculation, or infertility. It may also assist women with cold limbs or infertility. Note: Not recommended for individuals with internal heat or Yin deficiency.
2. Lamb Kidney Stir-Fry β Warms and Energizes the Kidneys
Ingredients: 1 lamb kidney, 50g rice flour. Preparation: Split the kidney and remove membranes. Clean thoroughly, cook with green onions, ginger, yellow wine, and soy sauce. Dice it finely. Fry the rice flour until lightly golden, add in the minced kidney, season with salt and pepper, and stir until well cooked.
Effect: Great for men with kidney yang deficiency presenting as weakness, lack of sexual drive, sore back and knees, or frequent urination.
3. Chive and Lamb Pancake β Heats Up the Spleen and Kidney
Ingredients: 500g chives, 10g Sichuan peppercorn, 150g pork, 6g amomum fruit, 500g flour, yellow soybean paste, lamb fat. Preparation: Chop the pork finely, mix with spices, yellow wine, peppercorn and amomum. Stir-fry lightly. Combine with chopped chives, lamb fat, and oil for the filling. Wrap in dough and pan-fry until golden.
Effect: Helps energize both spleen and kidney yang, restoring sexual desire and enhancing performance naturally.
4. Spicy Garlic Lamb β Classic Warming Dish
Ingredients: 250g lamb, 20g garlic, 20g Chinese chive bulbs. Preparation: Slice lamb thin, marinate with garlic, chive bulbs, soy sauce, yellow wine, starch, and sugar. Stir-fry on high heat until cooked. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
Effect: Strengthens kidney Qi, enhances libido, and supports overall vitality.
5. SautΓ©ed Sea Shrimp β Ocean Power for Sexual Health
Ingredients: 500g fresh shrimp, yellow wine, green onion, ginger. Preparation: Trim legs and antennae. Soak in yellow wine for 10 minutes. Stir-fry onion and ginger until fragrant, then add shrimp and salt. Cook until done.
Effect: Ideal for men with sexual fatigue caused by kidney yang deficiency.
6. Loach Stew β Warms from the Inside Out
Ingredients: 200g loach, green onion, ginger, yellow wine. Preparation: Clean the loach thoroughly by adding a few drops of vegetable oil to remove mud and help it purge waste. Cut and clean it, then pan-fry until golden. Add water, onion, ginger, wine, and simmer. Serve with broth.
Effect: Supports digestion and kidney function, particularly good for early ejaculation caused by spleen-kidney weakness.
7. Homemade Fermented Dog Meat Rice Wine β A Potent Tonic for Men
Ingredients: 1000g dog meat, 1000g sticky rice, fermentation starter. Preparation: Boil dog meat until tender, mash into paste. Cook rice, then mix while warm with the meat paste and fermentation agent. Let ferment into sweet rice wine. Recommended dose: Drink 20β30ml on an empty stomach each morning.
Effect: Strongly boosts overall energy and kidney yang. Ideal for severe deficiency cases like chronic impotence or sperm leakage. Note: People with high internal heat or fever should avoid this.
Important Safety Reminders for Herbal Ingredients
- Always remove the seed embryos from ginkgo (η½ζ) before use.
- Do not consume ginkgo in high amounts or for extended periods due to potential toxicity.
Real Science Behind the Benefits
- Loach extract has been studied for its protein-rich, androgen-supporting properties (PMID: 33909819).
- Garlic and chive components have demonstrated effects in boosting sperm count and sexual vitality (PMID: 24447065).
- Traditional references like the Huangdi Neijing support βwarming foodsβ to treat sexual fatigue and yang deficiencies (PMID: 30618409).
Quick Tools: 3-Second Check + 30-Second Fix for Performance Concerns
If your morning erections have become noticeably weaker β Immediately try adding chive-lamb pancakes to breakfast for 3 days. If you get tired easily during intimacy β Cook and drink loach stew with ginger at dinner this week. If low desire is your issue β SautΓ© shrimp with yellow wine and eat with brown rice for two meals in a row.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.