ReviewCurrent diabetes reports2023
Sexual Function and Satisfaction in the Context of Obesity.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association between obstructive sleep apnea and female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Pooled it
- Changes in Erectile Function, Genital Self-Image, and Psychological Distress in Men After Bariatric Surgery: A Single-Centre Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Female sexual function, urinary incontinence, and sexual position use 5 years after bariatric surgery: a prospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Relationship between body weight and sexual functioning evaluation index.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2026Article
- Male sexual dysfunction associated with TNF-α inhibitors: an indication-stratified global pharmacovigilance analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Lifestyle and Selected Issues Related to Sexual Health: The Importance of Specialist Care in Balneology, Dietetics, and Physiotherapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Health-related quality of life and sexual function among women with overweight or obesity and urinary incontinence: a cross-sectional study.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Sexual Response Problems and Their Correlates Among Older Adults From the Sexual Well-Being (SWELL) Study in China: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR aging · 2025Article
- Association Between Fine Particle Waves and Sexual Function: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in China.Toxics · 2025Article
- Sexual function of overweight pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewSexual 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
findingsAlthough 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. 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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