How GLP-1 Medications Are Transforming Relationships

Relationships often reflect how we feel about ourselves, and for those on GLP-1 medications, this connection becomes even more pronounced. Beyond aiding weight loss, these medications are reshaping confidence, intimacy, and social interactions in profound ways.

To explore this, ZipHealth surveyed 1,000 individuals using GLP-1 medications to understand how these treatments influenced their intimate lives and relationships. The findings reveal a powerful narrative of physical transformation, emotional growth, and renewed connections.

Key takeaways

• 1 in 2 GLP-1 users report increased confidence since starting the medication.
• 1 in 5 GLP-1 users have noticed people from their past (exes or old crushes) reaching out since their transformation.
• 1 in 4 single GLP-1 users experienced more matches or unsolicited messages on dating apps since their transformation.
• Nearly 2 in 5 GLP-1 users have experienced improvements in libido or sexual satisfaction.
• 1 in 10 previously single GLP-1 users have entered a new romantic relationship since their physical transformation with GLP-1 medications.

Increased confidence and intimacy with GLP-1 medications

Confidence and connection are deeply tied to how individuals feel about themselves and their relationships. This section explores how GLP-1 medications — such as semaglutide (Ozempic) — are transforming users' intimate lives, from self-esteem to romantic dynamics.

Dieting can have both physical and emotional effects, but we found that losing weight using certain medications can boost one's confidence. Half of GLP-1 users reported feeling more confident after starting the medication, with women 12% more likely than men to experience this. Confidence levels varied by generation, with Gen X leading at 58%, followed by millennials at 57% and Gen Z at 50%.

Increased confidence often translated to greater openness in intimate settings. Half of users became more adventurous or open in the bedroom, and 1 in 5 had explored new sexual positions since their transformation. Libido improved significantly across generations, with millennials at 39%, Gen Z at 37%, and Gen X at 35%. Men reported a higher increase in this area at 40%, compared to 35% of women.

For single users, physical transformations reshaped their dating lives. One-quarter received more matches or unsolicited messages on dating apps, with women (28%) outpacing men (22%). Among Gen Zers, 1 in 4 also reported increased attention on dating platforms. Additionally, 1 in 10 single users entered a new romantic relationship following their transformation.

The changes extended beyond dating to deeper emotional connections: 4 in 5 users in relationships reported experiencing greater emotional intimacy with their partners. However, 1 in 10 noted instances of jealousy or insecurity from their partners as a result of these transformations.

The emotional and social effects of weight loss

Weight loss can be deeply tied to emotional well-being and even relationship dynamics. This section delves into how users perceive the intersection of sexual health, confidence, and social pressures in their transformative journeys.

Three-quarters of users agreed that sexual health was just as important as physical health in their weight-loss journey. Women (80%) were slightly more likely than men (77%) to hold this view, as were millennials (80%) compared to Gen Z (77%), with both expressing the strongest sentiment across generations.

However, this shift in priorities also came with added pressure. Nearly 3 in 5 users felt compelled to maintain their weight loss out of fear of judgment or losing attention. This sentiment was notably higher among women (64%) than men (52%), and Gen Xers (60%) reported the strongest pressure among generations.

The impact of physical transformation also extended to social connections. About 1 in 5 users noted that people from their past, such as exes or crushes, had reached out to reconnect since their transformation. This trend was most prevalent among Gen Z (25%), followed by millennials (21%). Women (22%) were slightly more likely than men (20%) to have experienced this.

This renewed sense of romantic possibility aligns with the 1 in 2 users who said GLP-1 medication gave them "a second chance" at love. This resonated most strongly with Gen Z (51%), followed by millennials (47%) and Gen X (45%). Men (49%) and women (46%) reported experiences of this in similar numbers.

How GLP-1s impact self-perception and connection

GLP-1 medications can be life-transforming in how they enhance confidence, intimacy, and relationships. Users reported increased emotional closeness, improved sexual satisfaction, and even second chances at love. However, these medications also brought new challenges, such as pressures to maintain transformations and shifting relationship dynamics.

Methodology

We surveyed 1,000 individuals taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss to uncover how Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications reshape users' intimate lives and relationships. The average age of respondents was 38; 47% were female, 52% were male, and 1% were nonbinary. Generationally, 5% were baby boomers, 20% were Gen X, 54% were millennials, and 21% were Gen Z

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