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Red wine increases the female libido, research has found.

According to a study carried out by the Santa Maria Nuova Hospital in Florence, drinking one to two glasses of red wine a day increases female sexual desire.

Drinking red wine not only helps to release inhibitions, but also has a direct effect on sexual activity

Women who drink one to two glasses of wine a day were found to be more sexually active than those who abstain.

Dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants, has a similarly positive effect on the female libido.

Written by Lucy Shaw

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Lucy Shaw
Lucy Shaw
Decanter Magazine, Restaurant Critic, Wine Writer & Editor

Lucy Shaw is a wine and spirits editor and writer, based in London. She joined Decanter 2007 as Editorial Assistant and left three years later to join The Drinks Business, where she is now the editor. Her special interests are the wine regions of Spain, South America and Champagne, as well as reviewing the latest restaurants on London’s dining scene.