An estimated 30% of over weight people complain of having problems with their sex desire, urge and performance or all of the three. It is believed that such problems can be linked with physical and mental conditions associated with being obese. Obese people usually have large amounts of cholesterol in their blood which is capable of inhibiting sexual desire performance. Insulin resistance in diabetes type 2 patients which is quite common with over weight people is also known to impact negatively on sexual performance.
Sexual problems arise with over weight people because excess body fat narrows the arteries supplying blood to the penis and reduces or stops its functionality. When blood vessels are clogged with fatty deposits impotence might be possible result. When this occurs surely sexual desire would gradually wane.
Problems associated with fatty deposits in the blood vessels also affect the sexual drive and desire of obese women. When blood vessels leading to a woman's clitoris are narrowed the sexual response and desire in a woman are affected negatively
To complicate issues further excess body fat has been known to lead to higher levels of a body chemical called “sex hormone binding globulin” which inhibits and binds to the body's sex hormone called testosterone which is supposed to stimulate sexual desire.
It is clearly seen that being over eight can hamper people from normal sex lives. Simple steps can help them achieve weight loss and re-stimulate their sex life. It has been shown that weight loss of only about 10 pounds can free enough testosterone and immediately boost sexual drives.
Simple diet change aimed at losing weight can also very useful. Interesting too is the fact that low fat diet consisting of fruits and vegetables would help your body better control its blood sugar and cholesterol level which would boost your love life even hen you do not actually lose weight.
Remember that free flow of blood helps the body's circulation and bathes the genital areas with better circulation. Activities such as exercising, yoga, cycling or brisk walking help increase blood flow to the muscles in the thigh, pelvis and buttocks which is actually good for building sexual desire and response. Particularly helpful are exercises designed to improve blood circulation in the body and to the genitals especially for women.
So if you are over weight you may want to take timely steps so that it does not ruin your sex life. Weight loss programs would make you feel better and sexier. Also a healthy diet with lots of fruits can also be quite helpful. Exercises aimed at increasing blood flow to the genitals also is highly recommended as it allows for better arousal and erection, better lubrication and better orgasmic function.
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