As it does on other areas of your life, drinking alcohol can have an effect on how you have sex, who you have it with and the level of sexual satisfaction you enjoy.
When it comes to alcohol and sex, the effects can be wonderful or disastrous depending on how much you take and when you take it.
The benefits
Having a glass of red wine before sex can be a great confidence-booster. So if you’re normally wound-up and timid about getting down and dirty, alcohol can be helpful. A little bit can release your inhibitions, making sex even hotter.
The disadvantages
As they say, everything should be in moderation. While a glass of wine, (or less, depending on your tolerance level) is okay to get you going, too much can be bad for you. For one thing, when you drink too much before sex, you’ll have difficulties getting aroused. And even when you do, achieving an orgasm becomes difficult.
Keep in mind that alcohol and sex can only mix well in a safe and secure setting. Avoid overdoing it when in public as you may end up making bad sexual decisions. for instance, you may have unprotected sex or sex with someone you wouldn’t normally have sex with, or worse.
So as long as you’re not an alcoholic and you drink in moderation, there shouldn’t be a reason for it to negatively affect your sex life. And if you notice a problem or you’re becoming too dependent on alcohol, you should cut down.
