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Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update

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Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update

The Daily

2025/12/26
The Daily

The Daily

2025/12/26
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This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since. In the past few years, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound have been radically reshaping the people’s lives,...

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The rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic has sparked a wave of personal transformations, not just in physical health but in the intimate corners of people's lives. Beyond weight loss, these medications are reshaping identities, confidence, and even long-standing relationships.
07:09
She loses 60 pounds in eight months and sees profound personal and social changes
10:51
The husband believes the weight loss drugs reduced their sex drive.
14:35
Weight-loss drugs unearthed hidden issues in the couple's sex life

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How did a drug silence the constant voice of hunger in one woman’s life?
00:00
What happens to a marriage when one partner starts living a completely different life?
07:09
When did losing weight start costing them intimacy?
10:51
Did the real problem lie beneath the surface all along?
14:35
Can love be rekindled after both bodies and boundaries have changed?
18:41

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Rachel Abrams: Hey, it's Rachel. This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite shows from the year, listening back, and hearing what's happened in the time since then. Today, we return to the story of one married couple's experience with GLP-1 drugs, an...