After losing more than half his body weight on Mounjaro, one man said the drug didn’t just take inches off his waist – it added them to an unexpected body part, making him “three inches” longer.
Drugs like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy have exploded in popularity over the past year, thanks to their dramatic impact on weight loss. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these GLP-1 medications were quickly adopted off-label as appetite suppressants, helping users shed pounds rapidly.
But as use becomes more widespread, so do reports of bizarre and intimate side effects – some of which are now sparking intense curiosity and controversy online.
Sheds pounds
Mounjaro, a brand name for tirzepatide, mimics hormones in the gut that regulate blood sugar and appetite. By slowing digestion and signaling feelings of fullness to the brain, it helps people eat less and lose weight more quickly.
However, the drug does not come without risks. Known side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and gastrointestinal issues. But outside the clinical data, people have started sharing deeply personal experiences that fall far outside the scope of the original medical literature.
‘Ozempic vagina’
Among the most talked-about is a phenomenon some have dubbed the “Ozempic vagina.”
A growing number of women on GLP-1 drugs have described changes, including sagginess and dryness of the vaginal area – claims that have yet to be thoroughly studied or confirmed by scientists.
Still, the anecdotes have gone viral on platforms like TikTok and Reddit, adding a sexual dimension to the ongoing conversation about these powerful medications.
‘Mental challenge’
Now, those same conversations are including men, particularly those taking Mounjaro, who are reporting their own unexpected outcomes.
Among the men stepping forward with their stories is 41-year-old Mason Newman, who recently spoke to The Sun about his experience using Mounjaro.
“I tried the keto diet, water fasting. I tried juices. I tried eating nothing but two chicken breasts a day and nothing else. That lasted three weeks and was more of a mental challenge than anything. I couldn’t stick to them,” Newman told the outlet, adding that nothing he attempted seemed sustainable.
‘Cheat code’ to lose weight
But then started hearing reports that high-profile celebrities were taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight.
“I saw Oprah and people like that started taking it…then rumours about the Kardashians. I sat on it for about a month and just thought, ‘F*** it. Why not try it? It felt like a cheat code – an easy way to lose weight at the time,” the artist said.
“I sat on it for about a month and just thought, ‘F*** it. Why not try it? It felt like a cheat code – an easy way to lose weight at the time.”
Lost pounds, gained inches
Newman’s results were dramatic, shedding nearly 170 pounds and shrinking from a size “XXXL to small.”
But according to him, the transformation didn’t stop with his waistline.
“The first thing I noticed was I grew three inches on my penis,” he said. “Because when the fat goes you actually do see more of yourself.”
Now weighing under 160 pounds, he says the change – however it happened – was as unexpected as it was noticeable.
His story adds to a growing number of reports around “Ozempic penis,” a term now making its way through social media as men speculate about whether GLP-1 drugs are behind the perceived increase in their genital size.
‘Previously buried in fat’
The claim, though compelling, has been met with skepticism from the medical community.
Dr. Pamela Tambini, speaking to Healthline, addressed the trend directly, making it clear that the term has no clinical basis.
“Currently, there is no scientific evidence that GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic cause an actual increase in penis size,” she clarified. “There is no known biological mechanism that links GLP-1 receptor agonists to the growth of genital tissue.”
Tambini then explained that excess fat in that area can obscure part of the shaft and losing it can lead to what appears to be a longer penis.
“[W]hen men lose significant weight, particularly in the lower abdomen or pubic area, it can uncover more of the base of the penis that was previously buried in fat. So, while the actual length does not increase, more of it becomes visible, which can create the impression of growth.”
Stories like Newman’s add another layer to the complex reality of GLP-1 drugs – a medical revolution that continues to reshape not just waistlines, but bodies in unexpected and very personal ways.
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