Why men are keeping weight-loss injections under wraps

BBC follows comedian Steffen Peddie’s personal use of weight-loss injections (Wegovy) to shed over 8 stone and examines why men discuss such treatments less openly than women. With about 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland estimated to have used weight-loss drugs in 2024–25 (often bought privately), the piece shares men’s experiences, the stigma and privacy surrounding use, reported side effects, and medical calls for open discussion and routine monitoring to ensure safe, effective use.