Obesity Turns Out To Be Able To Lower Sexual Passion, This Is An Expert Explanation

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JAKARTA - Obesity is the buildup of excessive and abnormal fats in the body. This condition can pose a variety of serious health risks and disrupt a person's quality of life, including in his sexual life.

Quoted from NDTV, on Monday, September 8, 2025, obesity can interfere with sexual life for both men and women. In men, obesity significantly reduces their time to maintain an erection.

Men who are obese tend to have lower levels of testosterone. This decrease in hormone levels can sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction.

"Obesity is directly linked to hormonal imbalances and lower levels of testosterone, which in turn hinders sexual desire in men," said the surgeon's consultant Tarun Mittal.

In women, obesity can reduce sexual arousal and women's satisfaction due to decreased blood flow to the intimate organs. Obesity can also cause psychological problems such as body image and stress, which can inhibit lubrication and responsiveness in the genital area.

In addition, obesity also increases the risk of other diseases, such astenuic heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and various types of cancer. All these diseases can ultimately affect sexual life.

"Obesity can cause heart problems, difficulty breathing, joint problems, and sudden death," he added.

Therefore, it is very important to overcome obesity with a better life and not interfere with sexual activity. The best way to deal with obesity is to change your lifestyle to be healthier.

"The best way to deal with obesity is to make certain positive lifestyle changes, exercise, adopt the right fat-reducing diet," he said.

Not only that, it is also recommended to reduce the consumption of foods containing sugar and trans fat which can increase weight easily.

"It is recommended to completely stay away from sugar and trans fats. Also don't force your body too much with exercise, gradually increase the intensity," concluded Mittal Tarun.