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Posted on Jan 29th 2009 2:00PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Nutrition & Supplements
PETA's latest look-at-me moment is a provocative ad that claims vegetarians have better sex. The animal rights group might be getting plenty of attention for their naughty commercial, probably because they were turned down by NBC when they tried to sell it to them for Superbowl Sunday. But are they telling the truth?
Do vegetarians have an advantage in the bedroom?
According to a very unscientific poll at EatVeg.com, yes. "Flesh eating is a barrier to pleasure," claims one vegetarian author. (What does that even mean?)
On the other hand, a 2000 study found that low-protein diets can lead to sexual decline as a person ages. Our own Laura Lewis offers a more balanced view. She recommends a Mediterranean diet for better sex; it's high in protein, but gets it from sources like nuts, beans, and fish rather than meat.
Do vegetarians have an advantage in the bedroom?
According to a very unscientific poll at EatVeg.com, yes. "Flesh eating is a barrier to pleasure," claims one vegetarian author. (What does that even mean?)
On the other hand, a 2000 study found that low-protein diets can lead to sexual decline as a person ages. Our own Laura Lewis offers a more balanced view. She recommends a Mediterranean diet for better sex; it's high in protein, but gets it from sources like nuts, beans, and fish rather than meat.
The honest answer is, when it comes to PETA, who really knows? Taking good care of yourself -- eating right, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep, for instance -- will give you energy and confidence, two things that will certainly help you out in intimate situations. But taking that extra step to vegetarianism? I'm not so sure.
If you've gone veg, tell us what you think. Does eating a meat-free diet make things more interesting in the bedroom? And what do you think about PETA's ad?
