Obese men are prone to "sex"?

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Obesity entails health consequences, especially in men, causing significant effects on sex life.

1. The harmful effects of obesity in men

1.1. Type 2 diabetes and penis problems Any obese man is at risk for diabetes. Diabetes destroys nerve cells, reduces the sensitivity of the penis, reduces sexual excitement and weakens the body's ability to fight diseases. Therefore, obese men have a high risk of penile problems such as fungal infections, infections, dermatitis...
1.2. Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation means that the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, vibrate instead of beating to move blood efficiently. This disease has long been considered to be related to obesity and excess weight. Obese men are four times more likely to have atrial fibrillation than men of normal weight. Obese and overweight men also have an increased risk of structural changes in the heart, making the heart more susceptible to AF, and an increased risk of high blood pressure, a culprit for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

2. Effects of obesity on sexual function in men

2.1. Hormonal Imbalances Hormonal imbalances can affect the fertility of obese men. Testosterone is the main hormone that affects male fertility, problems with the testicles that produce this hormone can lead to infertility in obese men.
Luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone signal the testes to make sperm and testosterone. Any problem with the pituitary gland that produces these hormones can affect fertility.
2.2. Erectile Dysfunction Erectile Dysfunction is the inability of the penis to have an erection that prevents sexual intercourse. Hormonal changes, psychological factors, or physical problems can make it difficult to control an erection. This is a clear sign of infertility in obese men.
2.3. Low sperm count Obese men also often have a metabolic syndrome that leads to a decrease in the amount of male hormone (testosterone) while increasing the amount of female hormone (estrogen). This imbalance causes obese men to have decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and reduced sperm production.

2.4. Small penis Obese men often have a lot of belly fat that makes the penis smaller, even hidden, so this is a big obstacle to sexual activity.
Obese men are also at increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases even though they have fewer sexual partners than the general population.
2.5. Abnormal semen Abnormalities present in semen may reflect poor sperm quality, leading to infertility. The amount of semen if less or more will reduce the number and density of sperm reaching the egg. When the semen is yellow or mixed with blood, obese men should have a reproductive health examination to take appropriate supportive measures to improve.
2.6. Changes in the testicles The testicles are where semen is produced. Any abnormality in the testicles such as swelling, pain, tenderness, lumps, curls or too small can be a sign of affecting sperm quality and male fertility.
In obese men, the bigger the belly, the thicker the fat layer around the penis and the more it covers the body of the penis. It can be called penile depression, or the penis is buried by skin tissue, under the skin or fat in the pubic area. The fatter the man, the more the penis is covered. This significantly affects the "satisfaction" of partners and the ability to orgasm of obese men.
2.7. Obesity can increase the risk of many diseases, affecting the fertility of obese men such as sperm quality and sexual dysfunction. Being overweight interferes with stamina, which is important for maintaining sexual performance. It also disturbs the hormonal balance, which in turn affects testosterone levels, causing loss of libido or decreased sex drive.

2.8.Infertility Obesity is also directly related to infertility because it affects sperm. Decreased testosterone levels in the blood decrease sperm concentration, decrease the rate of fast-moving sperm, and decrease fertility. In addition, obesity increases the risk of prostate cancer. Obesity is also directly linked to infertility because it affects sperm. Decreased testosterone levels in the blood reduce sperm density, decrease the rate of fast-moving sperm, and increase the rate of infertility.
Many studies show that men who consume a lot of saturated fat or obese men have 35% lower sperm counts and 38% lower sperm concentrations than men with a low-fat diet. healthy.
So for obese men, set a goal towards a healthy lifestyle, always paying attention to the amount of calories consumed. Try to be active at all times, walking and using the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
Obese men should limit screen time, play outdoors, participate in outdoor activities more. Monitor weight, body mass index (BMI).
Follow a properly balanced diet that includes fertility-boosting foods like bananas, broccoli, walnuts, garlic, ginseng, red meat, beans, eggs, fish, fruits citrus family such as oranges, kiwis, strawberries, tomatoes, cheese.
With many harmful effects of overweight and obesity, obese men should have a general health checkup every 6 months to detect and treat the disease early. It is necessary to limit the factors related to obesity as mentioned above.

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