Study: Obesity impacts sexual health in men and women
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 16-10-2019
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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.