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Obesity and Sex

August 19, 2014

Obesity and Sex – How Over Weight Affect your Sex Life

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Obesity affect your sex life negatively. Treatment must be done in good time to correct this problem

Sex is a very key component in any relationship between a man and a woman because of various reasons. Sex today is not just for procreation but also for pleasures, satisfaction among many other roles of sex. In the event these are not being for whatever reason the partners in that relationship will have some problems to address. One of the reasons why satisfaction of sex may not be forth coming is obesity and overweight and you will agree with me that this is a point of concern worth discussing. Throughout this article we are doing to be interrogating the effects of obesity in relation to sex therefore stay on the link and get to know the hidden truth.

As we have said obesity can extremely abstract your sex life in many ways including those health complications associated with obesity which can lead to luck of sexual energies, dysfunction and hormonal imbalance. For instance when administering treatment for those illness like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension the medications used are likely to trigger lack of libido and erectile dysfunction among other sex-related problems. Considering available statistic of 1.5 billion people being obese globally, this is a situation which should send all healthcare providers thinking for immediate solutions. Here are some of the ways obesity can harm your sex life.

Erectile dysfunction

Obese men are at high risk of suffering from erectile dysfunction or impotency due to health complications associated with obesity like high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. These complications can inhibit efficient blood flow to all parts of the body including the penis which then results in weak erection. Various studies have also established that even losing a little amount of weight can help beat the condition and bring back your ability to keep your sexual fulfillment obligations.

Hormonal imbalance leading to low libido

  • Obesity is directly linked to hormonal imbalance and lower testosterone levels, which in turn can inhibit sexual desires in both men and women.
  • Another issue is that increased body fat leads to more sex hormone binding globulins (SHBG) in the system which is a natural chemical that binds to testosterone meaning that there is less of the sex hormone left to handle the demands of a normal sex life.
  • There is also evidence to suggest that obesity in young boys can lead to fatigue and development of male breasts.
  • In young girls it can lead to PCOD, irregular menstrual cycle and thyroid problems.

Infertility

  • Obesity can cause certain abnormalities in women’s eggs which may leads to infertility. According to studies done by Brigham Women’s Hospital infertility while studying some 300 eggs which failed to fertilize during IVF established that obese women eggs are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities.
  • Obesity also causes excess insulin production and PCOD (a condition where the periods are irregular and ovaries produce small, immature eggs instead of healthy mature ones).
  • Obese women are also likely to suffer from failed pregnancies and miscarriages than regular weighing ones.
  • Obesity is directly linked to infertility in men due to its effects on the sperms recent studies have established that men feeding on fatty diets have lower quality of sperm.
  • Men consuming more saturated fats had 35 percent lower total sperm count and 38 percent lower sperm concentration than men who ate healthier.
Obesity-related diseases that hinder sex

People who are heavy, particularly in the central abdomen area tend to suffer from a host of diseases which can affect their sex lives in various ways. This can be due to physiological or psychological reasons or due to medicines taken for the disease.

Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, hypertension, depression, dementia and other ailments all affect your sexual functioning. In fact, one of the most tell-tale symptoms of diabetes is erectile dysfunction.

Medicines too, ranging from anti-depressants to those used to treat heart conditions, high blood pressure and cholesterol can lead to sexual issues like impotence, decreased sex drive, ejaculation problems and even delayed or no orgasms. Here’s a complete list of medicines that can affect your sexual life.

Buried penis syndrome

Folds of abdominal fat and skin in obese men make the penis look rather small or even ‘buried’ at times. Called the ‘buried penis syndrome’, it can seriously hamper sex lives. This however, should not be confused with the ‘micro-penis’ which is a condition where the erect penis measures less than 3 inches. This is mostly a congenital disorder in children and can affect around 0.6% of the male population.

Fewer sex positions possible

Sadly, the sheer logistics of sex can change when one or both partners are fat and can make coitus in some positions particularly hard. The popular missionary position is out-of-bounds if the male partner is too heavy. And if both partners are obese, then the central abdominal area can prevent proper penetration. The rear entry style which is more popular among the obese can also cause problems because the woman usually has to spend a long amount of time on her knees. Spooning, a sex position where partners lie side by side is also hard for fat people. However, fat people shouldn’t fret and there are multitudes of positions that they can try with their partners.  Here’s a great article I came across about modified sex positions.

Less likely to have sex

Let’s face it – we live in a society that judges us by our looks and obese people are always going to find it harder looking for a partner. The problem is even graver in a country like ours where it is okay for a man to be obese if he has a high-paying job or is from a rich family whereas it is almost impossible to find a groom for a ‘fat girl’.

Lack of stamina

Obesity is often associated with laziness and a sedentary lifestyle. And this may often percolate into their sex lives as well. In men, it will also significantly decrease the time they can maintain an erection.

But the fact remains that you can improve your sex life by simply losing a few pounds. And this will not only benefit your sex life but your overall health and well-being as well. What you’ve to realize is that the entire situation is in your own hand; you’re in control of your weight and you can choose to lose it whenever your heart desires by calling on Dr. Dalal Akoury who is an expert of many years in this discipline. Doctor Akoury Founded AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center where she is offering exclusive NER recovery treatment to everyone including physicians and other health care professionals through training, clinical apprenticeships, webinars and seminars your condition should not bring your sex life down call on doctor Akoury today for timely recovery and fulfillment of your sexual pleasures.

Obesity and Sex – How Over Weight Affect your Sex Life

 

 

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Obesity and Gender difference

April 10, 2014

Obesity and Gender difference-Do we have equality in this?

Gender

the issue of obesity cuts across all gender men and women suffer victims and must start healthy living

Many people think that there is a dramatic difference in how obesity affects men and women. The truth is, we have more in common than not, but some notable differences do exist.

The emotional and physical struggles are pervasive and attack a man’s self-esteem and social status in many of the same ways as women. It may be that the misconception about these differences applies to more overweight individuals.

It may well be that men are less sensitive to being overweight or on the leading edge of obesity as they are often considered to just be the “big guy,” and it is less socially acceptable for women to be even moderately overweight.

Men who are overweight are sometimes perceived as being stronger and the guy you ask over to help on moving day. There is however the point of no return where the “big guy” is just the “fat guy.” He is no longer seen as the helpful or strong guy but the one that can’t be physically active and would only hurt him on moving day.

Obesity and Gender difference-Eating Habits and Gender

It has been documented that there are gender differences in eating habits. Specifically, a study conducted by Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) found that men tend to eat more meat (particularly red meat) and poultry and women were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the sexes find comfort in food, but approach this aspect of food in very different ways.

Experts in a study conducted in 2005 Journal Physiology & Behavior (Vol. 86, No. 4) found that men were more likely to use food in celebration, and they will seek out higher protein foods such as steak. Whereas, women use comfort foods to cope with negative experiences and choose higher calorie sweet snack foods such as chocolate or ice cream.

The stereotype of the man going out for a big steak dinner to celebrate a promotion at work and the woman drowning her sorrows for the lost relationship in a half gallon of ice cream actually have scientific merit.

That is not to say that men do not also deal with negative emotions with food as women do, but that times of celebration are also times of risk for poor eating decisions. It is in these celebratory activities ware men seem to be more unique and choose to feed themselves in discriminatively to crown the event. In so doing they lose track of their diet and gain more pounds

The part where men get lost is that coping occurs not just with negative emotions, but with even the positive ones. We often think about our bad decisions and negative coping, but men are more apt to throw caution to the wind in the efforts of celebration.

Obesity and Gender difference-Weight Gain and Gender

These differences may well play into how men and women deal with weight gain. There has been a distinct appeal to low carbohydrate approaches to men as they get to keep some of their favorite celebratory foods and are not resigned to salads and raw vegetables. Whereas women may be more likely to struggle with such approaches; or the recommended “protein first” approach to the post-operative diet plans.

Men differ greatly in how they deal with their vanity. Don’t fool yourself – even the manliest of men can be vain. Whether it is coloring our gray or replacing our missing hairs, we want our youthful masculine appearance. Weight issues are no exception.

Men long for the six pack abs and gun show arms which will elude most of us. Some of us struggled with weight issues early in our childhood. The early experience left us scared of ridicule and social exclusion. Others mourn the loss of their physical abilities and looks with the addition of weight later in life.

Obesity and Gender difference-Male Weight Issues

I have been leading aftercare support groups as part of my work. When starting my work there, we developed a men’s-only group, as men were often the minority in the existing support groups. It appeared as though the men wanted such a venue as they felt that there were significant differences in their experiences from women who had undergone gastric weight-loss surgeries.

The reality was that their experiences were not as different, but the issues that they wanted to work through were often not appropriate for the coed setting. It seems the weight kept the men from feeling as sexual and that many had given up on themselves. Their comfort in being out of any relationship or taking their relationship for granted had caught up with them.

Yes, I am letting the secret out that men are often more motivated to stay healthy to attract the opposite sex, but irony rears its ugly head. With increased weight comes decreased sex drive, not to mention decreased attractiveness.

Reduced sex drive is a prominent theme of the men’s groups; with this comes isolation. Later with their weight-loss well underway they are equally surprised by the return of sex drive and the confusion now how to handle this. With fragile self-esteem damaged by weight and years of social isolation, this sex drive is often an unwelcome surprise.

Obesity and Gender difference-Conclusion

In conclusion, men struggle emotionally, socially and physically with obesity just as women do, but there may be subtle differences in how that weight evolves and how they deal with the need to reduce the weight. Celebration, isolation, sexuality and self-esteem all can be obstacles as well as incentives to men in their weight-loss efforts. A better insight into the individual’s reasons for eating and the consequences of their weight will lead to better weight-loss efforts and increased self-esteem. Looking at the struggle both gender go through, I want to offer a solution which will be long lasting. If you are struggling with weight gain or obesity no matter gender, a visit to AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s  is all you need. At this facility you will be cared for. Doctor Dalal Akoury will focus only on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE and you will live your life to the fullest.

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