Gain In Weight Affects Intimacy: Impotence & Obesity
It is a known fact that Indians tend to follow one of the world’s worst food regimes. Our food comprises of plenty of junk food ranging from pizza joints to burger chains. More insulting is the truth that our hectic schedule rarely permits us to burn extra calories present in our body. Following this unhealthy routine only has made majority of us to become fat and suffer from various sexual related issues.
Perhaps, you have questions popping in your mind pertaining to obesity and sex. But, being shy in nature might make you to refrain from asking questions about this issue with your Sexologist. Several ways do exist by which sex & weight are stated to be well connected.
Going through this article will help you to become aware as to how your sex drives and body weight are related to one another. Your obese condition is perhaps the reason why you may miss out on the exciting actions during your intimate moments of life:
Sexual Performance & Weight
For Men: When compared to slim men, those who are overweight tend to face more difficulties to enjoy their sexual life. Erectile Dysfunction according to the professional Sexologists is considered to be one of obesity’s side effects. It may also cause a condition, referred to as penis syndrome, where penis gets buried under the skin in several folds.
For Women: Obesity in women leads the genital area suffering from poor circulation, thus causing poor body image and less sexual satisfaction.
Can sex lead to gain in weight?
This might sound somewhat surprising as to how physical exercise may lead to gain in weight. This question is mostly in the minds of women. Some even consider sex to be the main reason to gain weight.
Studies conducted by experts have opined that a hormone named Prolactin, if increased in the body could cause gain in weight. But in truth, the human body produces a hormone protein just after sex. However it is regarded to be more of a myth since no solid theory exists to back this conception.
Can sex be of help to reduce weight?
You may have now realised the truth that gain in weight is not due to sex. But it does lead to weight loss. Making love is indeed an excellent physical activity. While carrying out your sex drive, you tend to burn several calories, the amount of which depends upon the poses, intensity and duration engaged with the partner. If rough estimates are to be believed, during sexual intercourse, it is possible to burn around 90-100 calories.
Healthy sex is beneficial for your body. However, it cannot be deemed as any weight loss exercise. The reason is because it is done for pleasure and the fact is sufficient amount of desired weight cannot be lost during sex.
Can less body weight enjoy better sex?
Weight loss does offer several benefits including improved self esteem, increased mobility and high energy levels. These factors do play a positive role to enhance your overall sex life. Studies have further revealed that gain in weight only leads to mental depression. On the other hand, losing weight is sure to enhance your self confidence and also make you to feel better with regards to your body image.
Originally posted 2021-09-29 04:17:44.
