Try out PMC Labs and tell us what you think. Learn More. Obesity is a growing problem worldwide. This review aims to summarize the literature on the effects of weight on sexual function in both men and women from the past 5 years. In recent population-based studies of men and women, no relationship between weight and sexual function was identified. However, in studies of special populations such as women with gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS , pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, weight affected some aspects of sexual function. In women, surgical, but not non-surgical, weight loss was associated with resolution of some aspects of sexual dysfunction.

A healthy sex life is crucial to many women and their partners. This can become more complicated with age and weight. This could be caused by natural decreases in testosterone as we age as well as menopause causing estrogen levels to fall. Health conditions such as high cholesterol often correlate with a high body weight.

For most people, how you feel about your body is a major part of how you feel about having sex. If you feel confident, you're ready to get it on. If you feel insecure, you just want to hide every part of yourself. But whether you think you're too fat, too thin, or just right, there are hangups everyone has that contribute to what goes on in the bedroom. Extra weight or not weighing enough can also create a host of problems like hormonal imbalance and even erectile dysfunction.