While asparagus is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, it launches a full-out attack on the smell of your urine. This means it also can interfere with the general smell and taste of your vagina.
The real question is: Just why does this happen? It all comes down to how our bodies break down asparagus.
According to Smithsonian magazine, “When our bodies digest the vegetable, they break down this chemical into a group of related sulfur-containing compounds with long, complicated names (including dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethyl sulfone). As with many other substances that include sulfur -- such as garlic, skunk spray and odorized natural gas -- these sulfur-containing molecules convey a powerful, typically unpleasant scent.”
To put it simply, asparagus is a no-no when it comes to oral sex. As Dr. Deb Laino perfectly notes, “You ARE what you eat! The best example of this is when a woman eats asparagus. Not only does the urine smell but the vagina gets a smell that is not so sexy.”
So steer clear of asparagus before date nights. Save this veggie treat for less romantic evenings. Your sex life will thank you.
2. Onions and Garlic
How can you not love onions and garlic? These potent foods can spice up just about any meal. Unfortunately, this potency transcends to the vaginal region in the way of taste and smell.
In truth, garlic and onions are a sex life killer. After all, no one wants to get a whiff of anything so strong it’s a turn-off. The term “garlic breath” was invented for a reason.