Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update
The Daily
2025/12/26
Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update
Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update

The Daily
2025/12/26
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.
Jean, after years of struggling with weight and postpartum depression, found her life transformed by GLP-1 medication, which quieted relentless food cravings and restored her self-worth. As she lost weight, her professional life flourished and her sense of self shifted, revealing a more introverted, confident identity. But these changes strained her marriage to Javier—shared routines faded, intimacy waned, and emotional distance grew. While he linked their declining connection to the drug, she pointed to menopause and antidepressants. The couple confronted buried issues in their sex life, leading to boundary-setting and difficult conversations. Eventually, a renewed sense of closeness emerged after a 'mommy makeover,' symbolizing a turning point. Their story reflects how medical breakthroughs can unearth deeper relational dynamics, forcing couples to adapt not just to new bodies, but to new versions of themselves and each other.
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She loses 60 pounds in eight months and sees profound personal and social changes
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The husband believes the weight loss drugs reduced their sex drive.
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Weight-loss drugs unearthed hidden issues in the couple's sex life