Having a few drinks once in a while is fine, but your sex life could suffer if you make it a habit. Drinking in excess can kill your mojo, and come with a whole host of other problems that can bring your bedroom romps to a stop.
How Alcohol Affects Your Sex Life
- Alcohol is a depressant, which basically means it can put you in a really bad place mentally and emotionally. That sour mood is usually accompanied by decreased sex drive.
- Alcohol is known to cause erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to get or keep an erection long enough (or strong enough) for sex. Drinking can cause both short-term erectile dysfunction, which wears off when you’re sober, and long-term erectile dysfunction. If you’re a heavy drinker, you might deal with long-term erectile dysfunction that is a continuing problem and must be treated by a doctor.
- Drinking and smoking often go together. This combination of vices can also lead to erectile dysfunction.
- Drinking too much can also damage relationships. For some, getting to the bar becomes more important than spending time with a loved one. It hinders communication and often pushes people apart.
- Getting drunk on a regular basis also increases your chances of getting an STD. Research shows 60% of STDs are transmitted when people are drinking.
Except for the odd glass of wine or beer, you should also avoid drinking when taking medications for erectile dysfunciton (ED), like Viagra. Too much alcohol not only will make the medications less effective, it can contribute to a drop in blood pressure that can put an end to a romantic evening.
Drinking in Moderation
How many drinks are too many? Experts say men shouldn’t have more than two drinks a day. If you consume more than that your liver has a hard time clearing the toxins out of your body. When the toxins build up, it affects the organs you need to have sex.
Getting Help
If you’re dealing with a drinking problem, or know someone who is, it’s important to seek medical help.
If you’re an occasional drinker, be aware of the effects it can have on your sex life. For more information on general and sexual health, we invite you to visit the eDrugstore.com Health Tips page.
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