Doctor explains how weight-loss jabs impact sex life as study reveals huge differences between men and women

The lead author of a new study into GLP-1 medications has explained how they can have an impact on sex life after findings revealed big differences between men and women using the drugs.

More than 6.7 million people in America are reported to be taking GLP-1 medications to tackle obesity or being overweight, according to a report from FAIR Health, and as usage continues to grow, the impacts of the medications continue to come to light.

One new study, conducted by the Kinsey Institute and DatingAdvice, looked into the impacts that GLP-1 medications can have on users' dating lives and found that 59 percent of users noted a change in their dating experience.

The areas in which participants noticed changes included both their confidence on dates and the chemistry they felt with their date, with 14 percent of participants noticing they were getting more matches on dating apps after starting to use GLP-1 medications.

With the matches increasing, 12 percent of participants reported going on more dates, with 17 percent splashing out on new clothes to show off their weight loss.

Participants reported getting more matches after taking weight-loss jabs (Getty Stock Image)

How do GLP-1 medications affect men and women on dates?

Though 60 percent of men admitted to a fear of being judged for using GLP-1 medications, they do seem to benefit more from taking the drugs.

The study found that men were three times more likely than women to say GLP-1s boosted their confidence, and two times more likely to say they are going on more dates.

How can GLP-1 medications impact users in the bedroom?

More success on dates can naturally lead to more time in the bedroom, and the Kinsey Institute study found that a whopping 52 percent of participants noticed changes in their sex lives after starting on weight-loss jabs.

Many of these changes were positive, with 18 percent reporting increased desire, 16 percent saying they’re more comfortable naked, and 16 percent reporting better sexual function.

However, 16 percent of participants did report a decrease in sexual desire, with another 12 percent saying their sexual function got worse.

Once again, it was men who reported bigger gains as they were two times more likely to report higher libido, better body image and improved sexual function.

Men were found to benefit more than women in the bedroom (Getty Stock Image)

What have doctors said about the impact of GLP-1 medications?

Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and one of the study’s lead authors, said: “These results suggest that GLP-1 medications are giving men a bigger boost in their dating lives than women."

Explaining the potential reason behind this difference, Lehmiller noted that it could come down to dating standards in society, with findings indicating that average-looking men receive less attention and traction on dating apps than women with a similar appearance.

When it comes to the gains in the bedroom, Lehmiller suggested these results may be due to higher levels of sexual activity among men.

“It may not be that these drugs have more sexual effects on men, but rather that men in our sample are more likely to have noticed these effects since they have been more sexually active," Lehmiller said.

"It’s also possible that men and women have different reasons for taking GLP-1 medications, and perhaps men are more likely to try these drugs with the goal of improving their intimate lives."

He added that the study findings revealed a very 'nuanced story', adding: “How these drugs impact your sex life will depend on a variety of factors, including drug dosage and drug type, speed of weight loss, starting and ending weight, and how much you changed your health and fitness habits at the same time.

“Sexually speaking, it appears that men are experiencing more positive and more negative impacts of GLP-1 medications."