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Study claims eating this specific fruit can reverse erectile dysfunction and enhance your sex drive

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Published 13:45 4 May 2025 GMT+1

Study claims eating this specific fruit can reverse erectile dysfunction and enhance your sex drive

A new study found the fruit can help achieve erections and protect sperm

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

One specific fruit may be able to act in a similar way to Viagra and improve men’s sexual health, according to a recent study.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can have a devastating effect on people's mental health, and scientists continue to investigate the causes and cures for the common disorder.

Although it is mostly common in older men, it can occur at any age and according to the Journal of Sexual Medicine, erectile dysfunction affects as much as 26 percent of men under the age of 40.

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ED can be caused by a range of things, both physical and psychological and there remain loads of treatments available.

Most interestingly, a recent study has come to rather encouraging conclusions about the possible benefits of consuming a fruit that can ultimately improve a man’s sex life.

The study, published in in the journal Current Research in Food Science suggested eating this fruit help reverse erectile dysfunction and improve fertility.

Scientists continue to investigate the causes and cures to erectile dysfunction (Getty Stock Image)
Scientists continue to investigate the causes and cures to erectile dysfunction (Getty Stock Image)

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The study’s author Haitham Al-Madhagi, from Dhamar University in Dhamār, Yemen, suggested that the fruit could work the same way as the common medication prescribed for ED, Viagra.

Chances are you have likely even eaten the fruit yourself, as it isn’t exactly obscure or difficult to find in your local supermarket.

What is this ‘miracle’ fruit? Well, it’s watermelon.

The fruit has the capabilities to relax blood vessels by boosting production of nitric oxide.

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It read: “Watermelon has played an important dietary and medicinal role throughout the history of mankind.

“However, the mechanism for its therapeutic actions on male reproduction remains unknown.

“The antioxidant properties of watermelon have been shown to improve sperm quality, male sexual dysfunction, and to improve testicle function.”

Watermelon has been tied to other health benefits as well as potential improvements to those suffering with ED (Getty Stock Image)
Watermelon has been tied to other health benefits as well as potential improvements to those suffering with ED (Getty Stock Image)

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The study also explained just how the antioxidant properties of watermelons can aid in male sexual health.

It added that it is rich it vitamin C, which protects sperm from damage, while the seeds also have positive impacts on the testes and help protect sperm too.

It's also rich in antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

According to Healthline, eating watermelon can also benefit your bones, eyes, skin and digestion, while helping you recover faster after exercise - so it has lots of benefits beyond your reproductive health.

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So if you are curious about the possible benefits of watermelon consumption, no harm in adding it to your weekly shop to see if you notice any differences.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Image

Topics: Health, Sex and Relationships, News

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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