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Millions of Americans are now taking GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Comorbidities associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease can also cause sexual dysfunction.

People with obesity can also have a higher psychosocial burden.

GLP-1 medications have had a positive effect on sex life in a different way.

Sex drive and sexual interactions are complicated, says Jessica Borelli , a clinical psychologist at UC Irvine .

When people lose weight, they may feel more confident about themselves or have higher energy levels.

But they may also be viewed or treated differently by their partners and others.

Only after larger studies are done will we be able to unravel how they might affect sexual function and desire. “The body is very smart and very complicated,” Faubion says. “It’s almost certain that this receptor does something else.”.