Sexual encounters can be spontaneous but they can also be anticipated. Sex and diet have long had close associations, but here we examine what to eat just before a sexual encounter.

As metabolic activity takes several hours, eating before sex usually can have no direct affect, other than negative ones if you have eaten or drank to excess.

Sex on an Empty Stomach

Having sex on an empty stomach is not a bad idea, but certainly a very light meal before sex should be the rule. No meat in any case, as well as rich desserts. If you drink, a glass of good red wine is perfect. Two is too many.

If you overeat before sex, your body will be concentrating on one of the two activities, and usually sex wins. That leaves you with a serious case of indigestion which is heavy on the heart, and all your internal organs involved in metabolism.

The Ideal Meal Before Sex

If you are in a European or International setting, you can start with a small bowl of warm soup. Onion soup is the best, as the boiled onions are pre-digested (in a way) and will not rest heavy on your stomach.

Next follow that with a salad, or fruit dish. Pineapple is best. Eat slowly, chew the food well.

That is it. If you lady wishes steak and whatever, go ahead, but you are the one who has to perform, not her. One glass of red wine is good for you heart, digestion, and will calm your nerves. Do not overeat, and in fact, your stomach should be no more than 30% full. You should feel hungry when leave the table.

Earlier in the Day

If you are preparing yourself for that evening, or the next day, try to eat foods from the following list only. You will see it does not contain any meat or chicken.

Fried eggs with white bread toast Fresh citrus juice (not from a bottle!) Pistachio Nuts Asparagus Spears with Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce Salad of Ruccola leaves Tuna Fish Salad with Olive Oil dressing Onion Soup in the French Fashion (bread and melted cheese) Honey Green Tea Any fresh fruit, but always with Pineapple Milk and Granola Cereal Any sweet with poppy seeds

The above list will all metabolize quickly, and completely, and not block up your colon. Also, many will be assimilated quickly and will add to the quality and 'taste' of your spermatic fluid.

If you can, take a protein combo of L-Arginine, L-Ornithine and L-Lysine. This combo is available commercially, and you need about 3 tablets 24 hours before your sexual encounter (ask your doctor first if it's safe for you), and one table 1 hour before sex. This is one of the secrets of the male porno stars, and should you take these 4 tablets before sex, you and your partner will find out why.

Remember, sex on a full stomach is deadly! Eat sparingly before any sexual encounter, and if you can, follow the guidelines above.