Sexual function is a valid reason for engaging in health-promoting behaviors like exercise.

“where it matters as a motivator is that validating the the importance of sexual function to quality of life you know is is critical for people feeling that they have permission like that's that's a good reason for me right because sometimes it's like an afterthought like oh okay like okay it's okay I could prevent heart disease but do I have to preserve my sexual function that's a little indulgent right why should I go to the gym just to have better sexual function my and my kidss need me to help them with their homework you know and but if it's like okay I can't have heart disease I have to go to the gym you know so so I think part of it is validating that for people”