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.
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.
