Science says an apple a day could improve women's sex lives

Science says an apple a day could improve women's sex lives
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Chocolate and wine may taste much more decadent, but for ladies looking to give their sex lives a boost, an apple a day could get the job done, too.

Researchers in Italy studied 731 women, aged 18 to 43. Half of the participants were asked to include at least one apple in their daily diet, while the other half were asked to abstain — from the fruit, that is. Each group was also instructed to complete a Female Sexual Function Index, which lists 19 questions about the study participants' sexual activities and overall satisfaction.

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Sarah Eberspacher

Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.