Aman Khan Aman Khan Asked 4 months ago

Does sex help with weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight, and I'm exploring different ways to increase my calorie burn. A friend mentioned that sex can contribute to weight loss. Is there any truth to this claim, and how much does it actually help?

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Anagha Deshpande Anagha Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Haan na, it burns some calories like light exercise, but only that much won't make you lose weight. You still have to control your sweet cravings and do some daily walking, ho na.

Vinay Nair Vinay Nair Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Please be careful about relying on this for weight loss. If you have sudden weight changes, it is always safer to get your thyroid and blood sugar levels checked by a doctor first.

Swati Sen Swati Sen Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

My physician mentioned that a session burns only about 3 to 4 calories per minute, which is similar to a brisk walk. So while it is a good physical activity, it cannot replace a structured exercise regime and a proper calorie-deficit diet.

Sohan Lal Sohan Lal Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Aisa nahi hota hai bhaiya. Sharir ka vajan kam karne ke liye mehnat karni padti hai aur thoda khaan-paan par dhyan dena hota hai. Aap acche se yoga kijiye aur swasth rahiye.

Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined May 2026 4 months ago

In our experience, a happy married life keeps the mind relaxed, which helps avoid stress-related eating. Don't worry about weight loss too much; just keep a balanced diet and go for regular morning walks with your partner.

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Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Bro, if this actually worked as a weight-loss plan, none of us would need to pay for those expensive gym memberships! Sadly, you still have to sweat it out on the treadmill.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

No, it doesn't help in any significant way. The calorie burn is negligible. If you want to lose weight, focus on your macro-nutrients and weight training instead of looking for shortcuts.

Rohan Hegde Rohan Hegde Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I can only speak from my own experience, but I didn't see any change in my weight until I actually started controlling my diet and gymming. It might be good cardio, but it didn't help me lose any real fat.

Manoj Pillai Manoj Pillai Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Before planning any weight loss routine, get your thyroid profile done for around 300 rupees. If there is an underlying issue, no amount of activity will help until you address that medically. Plan your budget for a basic health checkup first.

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Shubha Dixit Shubha Dixit Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Drinking warm water with lemon in the morning and eating fiber-rich foods is a better natural way to boost metabolism. Physical intimacy is healthy, but if you are experiencing sudden weight gain, please see a doctor to check for hormonal imbalances.

Neha Patil Neha Patil Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I am a bit shy to ask, but does it really help even a little bit? Or is it just a myth that people talk about? I was trying to understand if light exercise like yoga is better.

Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the numbers on the scale! Just enjoy your time with your partner and keep active. A happy mind and some light walking are all you really need to feel good.

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