Way-hey to Z of staying good in bed with our tips to a fulfilling sex-life

FINDING it hard to keep your partner satisfied? Take a leaf out of 89-year-old new dad Bernie Ecclestone’s book.

The former F1 boss welcomed baby Ace into the world last week with wife Fabiana Flosi, 44.

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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone became a dad at 89 and boasts that his sexual prowess is all down to Vitamin D[/caption]

While even men half his age might be reaching for the little blue pills, Bernie boasts that his sexual prowess is all down to taking Vitamin D. But what else can give you an all-natural boost in the bedroom?

From acupuncture to Zzz (sleep), Katy Docherty brings you the alphabet guide to a long-lasting and fulfilling sex life.

A    is for ACUPUNCTURE: Get ting  prodded by needles has been proven to help your sex life. In a study, 21 per cent of men reported that they had better erections after getting acupuncture.

B   is for BEAT THE BULGE: Obesity can lower libido in men by lowering their ­testosterone levels but it can also affect your confidence in the bedroom. Follow a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise.

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We bring you the alphabet guide to an all-natural boost for a long-lasting sex life[/caption]

C   is for CARNIVORES: Beef,   chicken, and pork contain carnitine, L-arginine, and zinc. Carnitine and L-arginine are amino acids that improve blood flow when eaten in moderation, while zinc boosts testosterone levels and ramps up sex drive.

D  is for DE-STRESS: The stress  hormone cortisol has a negative effect on your libido. Try to relax by going for a walk or listening to calming music.

E  is for EXERCISE: Being active   (outside the bedroom) gets your blood pumping and ­cardiovascular exercise increases your blood flow. Weight training will also help with stamina in the bedroom.

F   is for FENUGREEK: The herb   fenugreek has been shown to boost sex hormones in both men and women. It tastes like maple syrup and can be taken in ­supplement form.

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Being active gets your blood pumping and weight training can also help with stamina[/caption]

G    is for GARLIC: It might be   stinky but garlic contains allicin, which thins the blood and prevents heart disease — which will also boost blood flow to your naughty bits.

H   is for HAPPINESS: The scent   of a woman’s tears sends out a chemical signal to men that has been proven to lower testosterone levels and, in turn, their libido.

I   is for INDULGE: Treating   yourself with food, drink or even a shopping spree can boost dopamine — the ­pleasure hormone. Increased levels of dopamine correspond with a higher libido.

J   is for JAVA: Drinking two   cups of coffee can increase sexual desire in women and help with erectile dysfunction in men, according to studies.

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Smoking affects sexual performance, you could have twice as much sex if you quit [/caption]

K   is for KICK THE HABIT:   Smoking restricts blood vessels, which will affect sexual performance in men. Non-smokers have twice as much sex as smokers.

L    is for LEAFY GREENS: Vita  min   B found in green veggies will help you to ward off low energy levels and boost your sex drive.

M   is for MEDITATE: Women   who meditate have better sex lives and higher levels of arousal than women who don’t, according to a 2018 study.

N   is for NUTS: Vitamin A   found in nuts and grains is essential for sperm production and evens out a woman’s ­reproductive cycle.

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Two glasses of red wine raise testosterone levels for men and increase sexual desire in women[/caption]

O   is for OMEGA 3: Fatty   acids   found in oily fish such as mackerel or sardines will boost your energy levels and increase stamina to keep you and your partner going.

P   is for PEPPERS: Vitamin C   found in red and green peppers — as well as citrus fruit like oranges — can help if you can’t get it up. Your body can’t store Vitamin C so you need to be eating it every day.

Q   is for QUERCETIN: This   antioxidant found in apples, cherries and onions will prevent the pelvic condition interstitial cystitis, which lowers a woman’s sex drive.

R    is for RED WINE: Studies   have shown two glasses of vino raise testosterone levels for men and increase sexual desire in women. But beware — one glass too many could have the opposite effect.

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 The scent of vanilla is said to be an aphrodisiac [/caption]

S   PICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE: Sex   toys and trying new things can heighten excitement in the bedroom. Studies have found that women who use sex toys with a partner have heightened orgasms.

T   is for TURN UP THE HEAT:   Increased Vitamin D levels from sunshine can give your love life a boost. Having fun in the sun also boosts the happy ­hormone serotonin.

U     is for UNDERSTANDING:   Talking to your partner about your sex life will improve your relationship and help you know each other’s desires. Couples who talk about sex have better sex lives, according to researchers.

V   is for VANILLA ICE CREAM:   The scent of vanilla is said to be an aphrodisiac — the bean also contains Vitamin B-6, which boosts sex hormones in men and women.

W   is for WATER: Staying   hydrated stops headaches, which will put you off sex, and will keep your nether regions healthy and increase pleasure.

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Staying hydrated will keep you healthy and increase pleasure [/caption]

X   is for XTRA VIRGIN OLIVE   OIL: Olive oil is healthier for your heart and boosts your circulation — helping with energy and maintaining an erection.

Y   is for YOGA: Doing the   downward dog can improve your sexual desire — especially for women. One study from Brown University in the US sent women on a 12-week yoga course and revealed they could get aroused faster.

Z   is for ZZZ . . . GET SOME   SLEEP: A good rest the night before having sex has been proven to boost sexual desire in women. Getting an extra hour’s sleep increases the likelihood you will want to have sex by 14 per cent.

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