Can weight gain affect a man's libido?

[Goodwifie]

Asking for a friend 😆😩.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

The effects of weight gain on sex life are twofold. First, obesity predisposes to cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis - cholesterol deposits on the walls of blood vessels that impede blood flow to the organs, including the penis. Second, obese men have lower levels of testosterone, a male hormone vital to sexual function. This affects the ability to achieve erections because they need testosterone to increase the availability of nitric oxide, a blood vessel dilator in penile tissue.

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[hahahmm]

I’m fit and have zero issues with libido so maybe

[Goodwifie]

My husband is your age.

[hahahmm]

Are you saying, hypothetically speaking, that he wants to have sex but has performance issues or is it that he does not appear interested at all

[Goodwifie]

he is tired most of the time.

[hahahmm]

Maybe it’s that he needs a better diet. But even just drinking fruit smoothies (the kind with natural fruit not the fake stuff) or breakfast shakes should help. Did you try giving an ultimatum? It’s not unreasonable to have a requirement, especially when his health could shorten his life.

[Goodwifie]

No way I could never do that because I love him too much.

[hahahmm]

Sometimes one loves too much. Like the women who feed the bed ridden guy till he weighs 1,000 pounds and needs an army of fire fighters to get him out of the house. Just a thought

[Goodwifie]

We had some massive relationship issues arise at the start of last year, if we can get through that then we can get through this.

[wingattebaby16]

being overweight can make a guy less able to have sex.. he wants it, but he doesn't have the energy AND if he has a big belly, it can make it hard for him to get all the way inside you.

also, it causes problems with blood circulation, making it hard to get a boner if he is on his back...

[harryrai4]

You are totally right

[selfishstars]

For sure. It can also affect a person's confidence level (you may feel less comfortable/confident having sex if you are insecure about your body or worried that your partner doesn't find you attractive) and energy levels (sex takes effort).

[Goodwifie]

sometimes he runs out of steam 😳

[Fitness-Fanatic]

It may not necessarily affect his libido , but it'll surely affect his stamina and a range of sexual positions

[Warmapplecrumble]

Yes.

Fat has estrogen, that can cause a hormonal imbalance.

[Warmapplecrumble]

Fat in belly area for men can reduce testosterone levels. Generally testosterone declines as men age. So all these factors will result in reduced libido.

[Triathlete]

AB-SO-LUTELY It does! You gain weight and your cortisol levels increase which can significantly affect your libido, plus excessive weight actually lowers testosterone levels.

[Whyhellothar]

Fat gain can affect testosterone production and lower a man’s sex drive as a result.

Muscle gain can have the opposite effect.

Depends on the type of weight gain you are referring to.

[Goodwifie]

Beer gut mainly due to beer poor diet and lack of exercise. He has been off work for 2 months due to having surgery on both of his wrists. In hind sight I could've gotten him to come along with me to the gym once his hands felt better and there was no more pain. He could've used some of the cardio equipment like the treadmill or bikes.

[Red_Arrow]

Yes it can. Yes, get him an exercise bike, but not too cheap. Check around and find one that you can vary settings.
And by the way, after many years of marriage, 2/3 times a week ain't too bad.

[Goodwifie]

I know that 2/3 times a week isn't bad at all. I was talking to a friend of mine and she hasn't made love to her husband in over three years 😳. they sleep in separate rooms because she snores.

[Red_Arrow]

Even with sleeping in separate rooms, to not get in the same bed for sex for three years is crazy! Something very wrong there!

[jen_phils]

I think so. I've seen it in my husband.

[jen_phils]

Just replying to your update: I've found that personally for me, getting a personal trainer was the biggest thing to motivate me into getting back into shape. I think home equipment gets used for about a week and then isn't touched again until you put it in the yard sale.

[Elliegirl]

Yes it can.

[BobSansMal]

When I gain weight, my energy level decreases. My desire may not directly decrease, but my expression of it will.

[Goodwifie]

That's it he is just too tired.

[BobSansMal]

You might try moving sex to morning or midday instead of bedtime. Also, out of the bedroom - find some furniture which accommodates his body (and yours) and makes... things easier to do. You don't need to go as far as a leather harness attached to reinforced eyebolts in the ceiling... but... 😛

[Goodwifie]

We tried mid day sex but he would get too distracted by things like the dog barking or hearing someone walk by. We have three kids that are on school holidays so it's completely off the cards for now. I hit him up this morning and he said tonight hun. As for spicing it up I've done that 🔥.

[Dreamweaver671]

Hell Yes. And fat will conceal as much as 3 inches in dick length

[curiousrobert]

Yes it can

[GingerGuy]

Sure can.

[lovelyhoneybones]

Yes, it most definitely does.

[BackAgain]

Yes, I hear fatter men have less testorone

[NerdInDenial]

Yes, it can.

[Chaz269]

Of course.

[Cursewords]

Absolutely. Having a normal libido requires you to be healthy and have a healthy blood flow.

[Adream]

I mean he would definitely have less stamina so if say yes

[genericname85]

Yes it can decrease his drive significantly.

[Shaft50]

For sure... something to do with lower testosterone levels. Also, libido can be directly linked to endorphins, which are released when exercise occurs

[Shaft50]

Just seen your update... he has to want to exercise, but maybe his low sex drive is also to blame for low self-esteem and consequently low desire to exercise and hence low testosterone

[Shaft50]

Guys around forty naturally have their testosterone drop off a bit which is why maintaining muscle mass isn’t as easy when younger

[Goodwifie]

I'm enjoying having a better connection with my husband and I don't want it to drop off again.

[Shaft50]

Brilliant news!

[avi007bondster]

Yes the libido goes down

[MichaelEllwoodJ]

Yes, cholesterol and fat restrict blood flow, and the liver needs to send blood to the penis in order to get an election.

[any111]

election? is it political

[Agent]

@any111 Make erections great again

[Nora_Sutherlin]

Obesity always effect the libido be it women or men.