Weight Gain Affecting Intimacy: Obesity and Impotence

Well, there is no shame in accepting that we Indians have one of the worst food regimes in the world. Our food can’t be completed without a lot of junk food from burger chains or pizza joints. And adding insult to this injury, our hectic schedule couldn’t allow us to burn those extra loaded calories. Unfortunately, these continuous routines have made many of us fat and compelled us to face many issues in our sex lives.

You must have many questions about the relationship between Sex and obesity, but a bit of shyness is holding you to ask your Sexologist about this issue. There are many different ways that weight and Sex are well connected.

This write-up will shed light on how weight is connected to your sex drive and what you are missing in your intimate moments because of your obese condition:

Weight and Sexual Performance

In the Case Of Men: Men with more weight face more difficulty in their sex life than slim men. According to Sexologists, Erectile Dysfunction is one of the side effects of obesity. It can also lead to buried penis syndrome, where the penis is buried under many skin folds.

In women’s cases, more obesity causes poor circulation in the genital area. And this leads to less sexual satisfaction and poor body image.

Does Sex cause weight gain?

Does Sex cause weight gain? Well, it sounds surprising how could any physical exercise cause you to gain weight. But if we have admitted that this question is always in mind, especially in women. And many of us consider Sex as the reason for weight gain.

Many studies by experts have suggested that increasing a hormone called Prolactin may cause weight gain. Protein is a hormone produced by the human body immediately after Sex. But it has always been considered a myth because there is no good theory to back this study.

Does Sex help you lose weight?

Now you have acquainted with the fact that Sex doesn’t cause weight gain, but it can cause weight loss. So it is not surprising that making love is an excellent physical activity. The number of calories you burn during your sex drive depends upon the length, intensity, and poses you engage with your partner. As per a rough estimate, you could burn about 90 to 100 calories during intercourse.

Healthy Sex is good for you, but don’t take this as a weight loss exercise. Because this is for your pleasure, you can’t lose enough weight during Sex.

Is less weight good for Better Sex?

There are many benefits of weight loss, which include high levels of energy, improved mobility, and increased self-esteem. And all these factors have a positive effect on your sex life. On the other hand, it has been found in many studies that weight gain could lead to depression. While the confidence someone gains from losing weight may boost your confidence, you feel good about your body image.

Conclusion:

Maintaining a healthy weight constantly improves your well-being and boosts your sex drive, and you can get maximum pleasure with your partner. And if you want any suggestions on your diet or face some sexual issues, like Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation. Meet One of The Best Sexologists in Delhi, Dr. Manu Rajput, and Dr. Kanu Rajput of Sidri international Skin Hair & Sexology Clinic.