You’re out with a date, the drinks are flowing. It's going so well you end up in a taxi home together. But what’s next?
Once you get home you're both ready hop into bed. Unfortunately, your body is not as enthusiastic as your brain.
Alcohol has loosened your inhibitions, but it has also taken the wind out of your sails. What impact does alcohol have on sex, orgasm, and libido?
“For women, moderate alcohol intake may increase libido and reduce anxiety or inhibitions toward sex,” adds Dr. Anika Ackerman, MD, a NJ based urologist.
Your drunk brain might be saying, “YES! I WANT TO GET IT!” but your vagina is not having it.
“Alcoholic beverages do have a negative impact on the development of sexual health,” Felice Gersh, M.D., OB/GYN says. “It can impact vital female sexual functions, such as the creation of vaginal moisture, by impacting the autonomic nervous system.”
Not only has alcohol been shown to decrease natural vaginal lubrication, it can also increase issues with penile erections and lower your chance of orgasm.
Another critically important factor in this situation is consent. When you’re drunk, you lose your ability to consent to sexual activity.
Keep tabs on your intake and don’t overdo it. And if you’re trying to have an amazing orgasm tonight, skip the booze altogether.
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