The effect of obesity on "sex"

Obesity can cause many serious health problems. In addition, it also negatively affects the sex life of men, most notably erectile dysfunction or impotence. For women, obesity can affect sex drive and fertility.

1.1 For both sexes Overweight couples are often only able to have sex in simple ways because the excess flesh in the abdomen and buttocks can interfere with penetration of the penis into the area. most closed. Therefore, to improve sex life, overweight couples should find out the most convenient position to have sex if they cannot use weight loss therapy.
Obese people are more prone to sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. They may have less sex than others and have a higher sexual risk. According to a study in the US, obese women are 4 times more likely to have unwanted pregnancies because they are less likely to get ready for intercourse. They are also less likely to use sugary drinks or other contraceptives.
Obesity is often associated with laziness and inactivity. This may have something to do with their sex life. In men, the harmful effects of obesity also significantly reduce the time they can maintain an erection, so their ability to achieve orgasm is also less than that of other men.
1.2 For Men Obese men often suffer from erectile dysfunction and impotence at a high rate. Obesity related problems like high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes prevent blood flow to parts of the body and not to the penis, thus causing problems with erection.
Obesity also increases a substance called sex-binding hormone (SHBG). Elevated levels of SHBG reduce libido, pain, and difficulty climaxing. In addition, being overweight leads to fatigue, which stimulates male breasts to develop.
In men, obesity is directly linked to infertility because it affects sperm. Research has shown that men who consume a fattening diet have lower sperm quality than normal men. Specifically, men who regularly consumed a lot of saturated fat had 35% lower sperm counts and 38% lower sperm concentrations than men who were in a normal state and had a healthy diet. healthy.

1.3 For women Obese women are more likely to have abnormalities in their eggs and make it harder for them to conceive. Research at a hospital in India found that the eggs of obese women have more abnormal chromosomes than other women. They are less likely to get pregnant and have more miscarriages than those of a normal weight. In addition, obese women face polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, and other problems. thyroid problem

For plump women (not to the point of being obese), their sexual needs and motherhood are still normal. For women who are overweight, already obese, and have too big a belly, most of them have a hormonal imbalance caused by excess fat in the body. That phenomenon leads to many sex hormone disorders. In some cases, there is a decrease in libido, in some cases there is no decrease in desire, but on the contrary, there may be an increase in libido, because estrogen decreases, so the adrenal gland secretes more testosterone as a compensation.
Obese women make their body image worse, reduce partner stimulation, difficult to change positions when in love, relationship easily becomes boring. The number of sex times of obese people is less than normal people because with thick fat, they become passive and afraid to turn around because of their heavy body, the abdomen with thick fat layer can prevent penetration. , reduce friction. Therefore, most obese women have reduced sexual pleasure.
Moreover, the motherhood of obese women is also more difficult than that of women of reasonable weight. Obese women often have fat metabolism disorders, inhibiting the hormone that causes ovulation, causing irregular periods and the ovaries producing small, unripe eggs, so the ability to conceive is poor, the rate of failure to conceive is very high. women are more likely to have a miscarriage than the average woman.
Obese women often have menstrual disorders; obesity grade 2 or more often amenorrhea, some have polycystic ovaries, hirsutism; In some cases, there are also thyroid abnormalities that make conception more difficult.

Obese men also often have a metabolic syndrome that leads to a decrease in the amount of male hormone (testosterone) while increasing the amount of female hormone (estrogen). This imbalance leads to decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and decreased spermatogenesis. This is also the cause of small vein blockage, making it difficult to pump blood, making the process of erection difficult, impotent.

Low testosterone reduces fertility and increases the risk of prostate cancer. As a result, obese men often suffer from anxiety, leading to less sexual performance than they did before, when they were not obese. In addition, obese men can also suffer from penile depression - a condition in which the penis is buried under the skin folds when too fat. The belly fat and skin lines of obese men can cause the penis to become smaller, even completely covered, which is a big obstacle to sex.
While there are some studies that show a relationship between sexual dysfunction and obesity, it does not mean that all obese people experience sexual problems. On the other hand, there are some studies that have shown that obesity is not necessarily a risk factor for sexual dysfunction.
If you are overweight and obese with decreased libido or dissatisfaction with your sex life, then you need to consult your doctor about weight and sex to see if there is a relationship that needs to be corrected. adjust or not.
Women who have problems with their sex life can sign up for the Package of Examination and Counseling on Female Sexual Dysfunction which is being implemented at Vinmec International General Hospital. The package of counseling to help address the causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction includes:
Problems with desire; Agitation problems; Orgasm problems; Painful intercourse (temporary or permanent) or vaginal spasms. This is a completely new examination package in Vietnam proposed by Vinmec, with the aim of solving the delicate but very important issue for people, which is the issue of sex. The examination package is performed by a team of senior, qualified and technical experts who are well-trained abroad; conduct probes and tests with modern and accurate equipment, providing the most effective treatment solutions for patients. Especially, Vinmec is committed to ensuring absolute privacy and confidentiality for customers during the examination process.