Obesity and sexual activity
Research on the relationship between obesity and sexual activity may be limited, but some studies indicate that obesity can significantly impair the efficiency of sexual life, especially in women.
Effective obesity management using lifestyle changes, diet, medications, behavioral therapies, and sometimes weight loss surgery may lead to increased improvements in self-esteem, sexuality and quality of life.
The effect of weight gain on sexual activity and sexual ability
There has been a lot of research on obesity and sexual activity as separate issues, but not enough about the relationship between the two.
A negative impression of obesity and sexuality may reflect a misconception that obesity and sexual activity do not coincide - that only thin people are attractive - and that there is no opportunity for obese people to lead a good sex life. However, with more than 50% of the Australian population classified as overweight or obese, it is clear that sexuality is actually an important issue that deserves attention.
Obese individuals usually experience sexual dissatisfaction or sexual difficulties related to their weight.
In males, for example, it has been shown that obesity can reduce sexual satisfaction and cause erectile dysfunction. The relationship between obesity and female sexual dysfunction is still less clear, although obesity may lead to decreased sexual desire in women.
Obesity and sexuality are closely related in our social life. Obese people may suffer from social stigma, discrimination and prejudice due to their weight. Poor self-esteem and body image affect sexuality in general. People who are overweight may feel sexually incompetent, unattractive, and undesirable, causing them to shun potential or actual sexual relationships.
In general, those people who consider their weight a real problem and who seek treatment are those who have the highest rates of sexual problems.
On the other hand, obesity and sex may be related in the opposite way.
Some of those who struggle with problems in their sexuality may resort to binge eating to help forget their bad experiences.
Psychological problems sometimes cause people to use their weight as a way to avoid relationships or intimacy.
Your doctor or a psychologist can help you explore the basis of your problems.
Obese individuals usually experience sexual dissatisfaction or sexual difficulties related to their weight.
In males, for example, it has been shown that obesity can reduce sexual satisfaction and cause erectile dysfunction. The relationship between obesity and female sexual dysfunction is still less clear, although obesity may lead to decreased sexual desire in women.
Obesity and sexuality are closely related in our social life. Obese people may suffer from social stigma, discrimination and prejudice due to their weight. Poor self-esteem and body image affect sexuality in general. People who are overweight may feel sexually incompetent, unattractive, and undesirable, causing them to shun potential or actual sexual relationships.
In general, those people who consider their weight a real problem and who seek treatment are those who have the highest rates of sexual problems.
On the other hand, obesity and sex may be related in the opposite way. Some of those who struggle with problems in their sexuality may resort to binge eating to help forget their bad experiences.
Psychological problems sometimes cause people to use their weight as a way to avoid relationships or intimacy.
Your doctor or a psychologist can help you explore the basis of your problems.
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