Study: Obesity impacts sexual health in men and women

More men, 32.8 per cent, in comparison to women (23.4 per cent) experience reduced sexual drive, and majority of women (45.5 per cent) would discuss issues with a doctor in comparison to men (26.3 per cent), the study claimed.

"Obesity is undoubtedly a major challenge and health concern worldwide. It brings along a plethora of health problems like heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, joint-related problems, stroke and along with these, and it also impacts one's sexual drive," Chowbey ..

Being overweight might be a major hindrance in one's stamina which is important to sustain a sexual performance. Obesity changes the metabolism of sex hormones. As obesity impacts testosterone levels causing loss of libido or low sexual drive, he claimed.

Other findings were - 63.9 per cent men prefer slim women; while 57.2 per cent women prefer lean men, he said. Also, carbonated drinks (30 per cent); alcohol (26 per cent); and fruits and nuts (25.3 per cent) are the top three food choices for late night binging across the respondents.

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