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Erschienen in: Current Diabetes Reports 11/2023

26.08.2023

Sexual Function and Satisfaction in the Context of Obesity

verfasst von: Sean M. McNabney, Nana Gletsu-Miller, David L. Rowland

Erschienen in: Current Diabetes Reports | Ausgabe 11/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Sexual dysfunction is commonly associated with overweight/obesity, but the underlying physiological and psychosocial mechanisms are not fully understood. This review contextualizes the obesity-sexual (dys)function relationship, describes recent insights from the medical and social science literature, and suggests opportunities for continued research.

Recent Findings

Although sexual dysfunction has been historically evaluated as a consequence/outcome of obesity, it is increasingly considered as a harbinger of future metabolic comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Body image dissatisfaction is a consistent predictor for lower sexual satisfaction across BMI categories, likely mediated by cognitive distraction during partnered sex.

Summary

To fully capture the relationship between obesity and sexual dysfunction, multidisciplinary research approaches are warranted. While clinically significant weight loss tends to improve sexual functioning for women and men, higher body image satisfaction may independently promote sexual function and satisfaction without concomitant weight loss.
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Metadaten
Titel
Sexual Function and Satisfaction in the Context of Obesity
verfasst von
Sean M. McNabney
Nana Gletsu-Miller
David L. Rowland
Publikationsdatum
26.08.2023
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Diabetes Reports / Ausgabe 11/2023
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Elektronische ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-023-01523-1

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