A bad diet will wreck your sex life and marriage

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In a world that is increasingly relying on junk food for meals, couples ought to be careful about what they eat. As the Bride and Groom Expo, which is underway at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala, diet among couples is one of the key topics at the various workshops where experts are speaking.

Both nutritionists and family relationship experts advise that if you are planning to get married—or are already in a committed relationship— a balanced diet can play a vital role in enhancing your sexual life and supporting the production of healthy children.

“A healthy marriage that is fulfilling sexually aligns closely with your overall physical, emotional and mental well-being,” Judith Babirye, a relationship advisor, advises.

“When both partners feel happy, strong, and maintain a positive body image, it naturally enhances their intimacy,” Babirye, who is one of the people offering tips to couples at the Bride and Groom Expo, says. The expo, which is happening this weekend at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association Exhibition Hall, will climax on Sunday night.

Babirye warns that diets rich in sugar and refined carbohydrates can negatively affect sexual health. “Such diets may lead to insulin resistance, which causes hormonal imbalances and a drop in libido, leading to problems like erectile dysfunction and low sperm count,” she explains.

Besides sexual hormonal imbalance, weight gain can also turn people off. Most people do not like obese partners.

“Exercise and keep yourself in good shape for a stable marriage,” Father Deo Kiibi, a Catholic priest, says.

On a brighter note, Babirye is encouraged by the increasing awareness of sexual health during the 16th Vision Group’s Bride & Groom Expo.

“Since Friday, we’ve restocked our products three times—mainly supplements for hormonal balance in women and energy boosters for men. There’s also growing interest in our private coaching sessions.”