Sexual behavior of young women with obesity indicated for bariatric treatment: A cross-sectional study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective Obesity is linked to decreased quality of sexual life and the development of sexual behavior in adulthood. Because bariatric treatment is considered a promising method for young women with obesity, the purpose of this study was to assess the sexual behavior of women indicated for bariatric treatment and compare them with women indicated for conservative obesity treatment. Methods This cross-sectional study included 74 women with obesity who were indicated for bariatric treatment (mean age = 29.39 years, SD = 5.26 years; average body mass index =42.57 kg/m²) and 65 women with obesity (mean age = 31.23 years, SD = 5.22 years; average body mass index = 32.77 kg/m²) who preferred conservative treatment. Their data were compared with those of a control sample selected from the general population. Results Women treated with bariatric surgery reported a higher number of sexual partners over their lifetime ( N = 13.10) and a higher number of casual sexual experiences for one night ( N = 6.97) than women treated with conservative therapies. Conclusions Women seeking bariatric treatment show specific differences in their sexual partnerships compared with other women with obesity.
Institution: Charles University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $4,155
OpenAlex ID: W4417457779