What Alcohol Really Does To Your S ex Life..It is Not Good

Is your favorite drink blocking your ability to have an
orgasm?
A cocktail or glass of wine can help us to relax and
even feel a little s exier. But does it actually result in
better s ex?
Probably not.
What does alcohol really do to our s ex life?
Let’s first look at what happens to the s ex parts of
our body when alcohol comes into the picture:
1. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.
Alcohol acts by inhibiting parts of the central
nervous system important for s exual arousal and
orgasm — respiration, circulation and sensitivity of
nerve endings.
2. Alcohol dehydrates the body. s exual arousal
needs a certain volume of blood to bring oxygen and
greater sensation to the genitals. This process is
associated with erection (in men) and lubrication (in
women).
With less volume of liquid in the body and with a
depressed nervous system, the body struggles with s
exual performance. But not everything that alcohol
does has a negative effect on s ex.
Alcohol = Aphrodisiac?
Alcohol has the reputation of being an aphrodisiac.
But is it really? Grandma was right — the answer
lies in moderation.
One, maybe two drinks (depending on your weight,
gender and other factors) can act as a social
lubricant. Studies have shown that alcohol can
enable some people to overcome s exual inhibitions
or feelings of inadequacy.
But add a few more drinks and that depressant
action starts to inhibit our body’s ability to respond
s exually:
3. Fewer Erections
Large amounts of alcohol (or long-term)
consumption has been associated with problems
getting erections. Dehydration with drinking causes
less blood volume and a rise in angiotensin, the
hormone associated with erectile dysfunction. The
inhibition of the central nervous system chimes in
to increase this likelihood.
4. Delayed Ejaculation
In 2004, a study found 11% of alcohol users were
likely to have problems reaching orgasm. The men
had difficulty ejaculating while the women needed
much more stimulation to have an orgasm than
women who had little or nothing to drink.
5. Vaginal Dryness
While alcohol may lubricate a social interaction, it
does nothing to lubricate a woman’s vagina. In
fact, the dehydration common when drinking
alcohol can contribute to fatigue, headaches and
vaginal dryness (which can cause pain).
But is the news all bad?
6. Treatment for PE?
Some researchers recommend alcohol as a
treatment to control ejaculatory timing. While
alcohol may be a temporary solution, there are
more effective and permanent treatments for PE
(see PE help).
7. Increased subjective pleasure in women.
While tipsy women have more difficulty reaching
orgasm physically, some women report feeling
more pleasure subjectively. This can likely be
explained by the relaxed social feelings they gain
with their first few drinks.
So, is good s ex a reason to stop drinking in the
New Year?
Studies suggest that 1-2 drinks/day long-term can
be beneficial for health and therefore for s ex. But
if you want to have good s ex tonight and for
years to come, stop at giddy — where you can
benefit from the psychological benefit without
surrendering to the physiological shortcomings.
Exchange that extra glass of wine for water to
combat the effects of dehydration and focus on
your flirting skills instead. Both you and your
partner will enjoy each other that much more.
Alcohol disappoints as an aphrodisiac. But are
there any aphrodisiacs that do work? Check out
my Aphrodisiac Buying Guide for more information.